PoliticsAt least four vie for Napier seatLabour's Stuart Nash will be up against three or more others in race for seat in Parliament27 Feb 05:05 PM
KahuBattle begins for Ikaroa-RawhitiHousing shortages are likely to dominate the political conversation as the election looms27 Feb 04:32 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Politics of exclusionCOMMENT: Just who are the "My People" Hone Harawira talks of?25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTime for a political check-upIsaac Davison takes the pulse of the parties to reveal who is in good health and who is a dead man walking.24 Feb 04:00 PM
EditorialClaire TrevettTrevett: Little puts on dancing shoesCOMMENT: In the fight for survival, the Maori Party needs to say it will go with Labour if it has the choice in 2017, writes Claire Trevett.22 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper:Harawira's deal classic potpourriCOMMENT: It's your classic political potpourri which makes even Donald Trump look disciplined, although that's probably going a bit far.20 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuFlavell confident of increasing Waiariki majorityKelly_Makiha_FEB16.epsWhat_do_you_think_circle_3cp.eps Waiariki MP Te Ururoa Flavell isn't taking another win in the Waiariki seat 20 Feb 04:40 AM
KahuAudrey Young: Mana Maori deal goes further than mostCOMMENT: Unlike other electoral accommodations, the Mana Maori deal is devoid of subtlety.20 Feb 03:43 AM
New ZealandWatch: Harawira on his comeback dealEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: If Hone Harawira could do it all over again, he would not get into bed with Kim Dotcom.19 Feb 11:38 PM
KahuMana and Maori parties to sign agreementThe Maori Party and the Mana Party are about to sign an agreement that's expected to involve electorate deals designed to enhance 19 Feb 05:22 PM
KahuMaori Party to stay, fight over differencesBill English said the problems in the bill could be easier to sort out in practice than in theory.15 Feb 06:36 AM
Banking and financeParliament may back domestic violence leaveLabour and Act say they will back a Green Party proposal to give domestic violence victims up to 10 days' paid leave.13 Feb 05:13 AM
KahuState care abuse: Calls for inquiry growLabour, Greens, Maori Party add weight to call for inquiry into claims of abuse of children in state care.12 Feb 11:45 PM
KahuJackson's new Labour of loveRadio host is unperturbed about ruffling quite a few feathers in his shock-jock career as he jumps into the big red waka, reports Claire Trevett.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAged-care inquiry kicks off tomorrowA new, Opposition-led inquiry into the state of aged care in New Zealand kicks off tomorrow.09 Feb 02:31 AM
KahuLittle raps MPs over Willie JacksonWillie Jackson's move to Labour has upset some in the party - but leader Andrew Little has told them to keep their concerns in-house.07 Feb 05:24 AM
KahuMaori Party woos non-Maori votesThe Maori Party has taken out an ad calling on non-Maori to support it.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLabour entices Jackson with good rankingWillie Jackson's move to Labour shows party's commitment to Maori issues, says leader Andrew Little.01 Feb 08:10 PM
New ZealandParties ready to go to the pollsEnglish says NZ First an 'unlikely' choice of governing partner, saying Nats prefer to stick to their present allies.01 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuWillie Jackson dumps Maori PartyThe Maori broadcaster and former Alliance MP is set to announce he is standing for Labour instead.01 Feb 07:31 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsRoundup: Labour's balancing act with Mana-MaoriThe evolving and prospering alliance of the two Maori parties is causing problems for the Labour Party and Andrew Little.31 Jan 12:13 AM
KahuLabour and Greens won't cut election dealsLabour and the Greens say they have dropped plans to cut electoral "deals" in marginal seats,30 Jan 04:31 AM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: Anti-GM campaigners seek social media supportAnti-GM campaigners have launched a video on social media urging the Māori party to condemn Government's proposed changes to the Resource Management Act, which would remove their right to remain GM Free. Made with funding from NZ On Air.29 Jan 08:45 PM
KahuLittle emerges from Ratana unscathedLabour's visit to Ratana Pa today was a relatively quiet one - the fireworks instead came from Gareth Morgan.24 Jan 01:36 AM
KahuLittle dismisses Mana as 'irrelevant'Labour leader Andrew Little has all but ruled out forming a post-election coalition with the Maori Party or Mana Movement.23 Jan 10:42 PM
New ZealandLabour Party woos Ratana voteThe Labour Party will arrive at Ratana Pa today under pressure to show it deserves to maintain its hold on the Maori seats at this year's election.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMaori Party, Mana together in RatanaThe Maori Party and Mana Movement have made a symbolic joint appearance at the first big political event of the year in Ratana.23 Jan 04:17 AM
KahuBill English welcomed on to Ratana PaBill English's arrival this afternoon was uneventful compared to his first Ratana visit in 2002 - also the first by a National Party leader.22 Jan 11:50 PM
KahuThe Ratana political dance beginsLabour leader Andrew Little says the Maori Party is "effectively the Maori branch of the National Party."22 Jan 07:41 PM
New ZealandMP resignations before and after MMPResignations by MPs has been pronounced since MMP began in 1996, of both of list and constituency MPs.16 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Politics can be nastyCOMMENT: Politics can be a nasty, thankless business, especially when you're the leader.14 Dec 08:50 PM
New ZealandCYF overhaul risks a 'stolen generation'The Maori Party says the Child Youth and Family overhaul risks creating a "stolen generation" of Maori children.13 Dec 08:48 PM
New ZealandBill English's long road to redemptionReputation studiously rebuilt after a political mauling 14 years ago, the new PM now has chance to right the record, writes Claire Trevett.09 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuJudith Collins: 'No tax cuts'Judith Collins has laid out her policy agenda if she is elected Prime Minister.07 Dec 04:42 AM
