OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Time to take Maori parties seriouslyCOMMENT: It's "game on" in the Maori seats for next year's election with a Maori-Mana showdown with Labour looking likely.02 Dec 02:34 AM
New ZealandOpposition parties in virtual dead heatThe latest poll canvassed views not just views on political parties but on what impact a Donald Trump presidency would have on New Zealand.27 Nov 06:48 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsWill Trump effect be felt Downunder too?COMMENT: Does the success of outsider Republican nominee Donald Trump signal the time for a political revolution in Godzone too?19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRelief for homeowners after RMA dealThe Govt is making an announcement on the long-stalled changes to the Resource Management Act this afternoon.08 Nov 10:56 PM
KahuDate set for NZ land war remembranceDate chosen to commemorate land wars has special significance for those who say Maori never ceded sovereignty.31 Oct 07:19 AM
New ZealandHowie Tamati selected for Maori PartyHowie Tamati will stand for the Maori Party in Dame Tariana Turia's former seat of Te Tai Hauauru and is hoping his profile will help win the seat back.30 Oct 12:59 AM
KahuDame Tariana slams prison plansDame Tariana Turia has accused the Government of spending more money on locking people up than on combating poverty. The former Maori 19 Oct 06:03 PM
KahuSchool honours Sir Pita SharplesThe latest inductee into the Central Hawke's Bay College Honours is Sir Pita Sharples. Sir Pita attended Central Hawke's Bay College's 13 Oct 12:10 AM
New ZealandBennett: Many homeless proposals underwayLabour, Greens and the Maori Party released the results of their inquiry this morning after holding public hearings around the country.09 Oct 11:30 PM
KahuMaori Party courts the big wigsLabour will pit former TV presenter Tamati Coffey against Maori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell in 2017 but the Maori Party has its own big names in sight.05 Oct 05:18 AM
KahuTuria blasts 'racist' children's lawMaori Party co-founder Dame Tariana Turia has blasted the Government for "institutional racism" in its proposed reform of child protection 26 Sep 04:14 AM
PoliticsGovt wants iwi fishing ban set in stoneThe Government says it is open to a deal with iwi on the proposed Kermadec Islands marine sanctuary.15 Sep 05:37 AM
New ZealandOne-night-stand penalty may be wipedA brief liaison with a man she didn't know cost a young Auckland woman $28 a week off her benefit for two years.14 Sep 08:32 PM
OpinionSoper: Government slow to learnCOMMENT: You'd think Governments would have learnt by now that if they ignore Maori they do so at their peril.14 Sep 05:38 AM
KahuFlavell takes aim at addiction (+video)Maori Party co-leader and Waiariki MP Te Ururoa Flavell says he is sick and tired of attending tangi of Maori who have died as a result 08 Sep 08:25 PM
New Zealand'Nothing new' in homeless inquiry - GovtGetting rough sleepers off the street could have a net economic benefit in NZ, an Opposition-led inquiry into homelessness has heard.04 Sep 11:13 PM
KahuMarama Fox - Te Fox in the BeehiveThe slings and arrows bounce off her and she gleefully hurls criticism but Marama Fox worries that she's sometimes not nice enough to others.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandClark had Maori Party backingBoth Maori Party co-leaders expressed support for Helen Clark's bid for the United Nation's top job - before the party decided it could not support the application.02 Aug 08:45 PM
New ZealandMorgan looks to corporate sponsorshipTukoroirangi Morgan says he will be on a corporate fundraising campaign as new Maori Party president to finance a strong election campaign next year.17 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMorgan elected as Maori Party presidentLeading Waikato-Tainui figure Tukoroirangi Morgan has been elected president of the Maori Party at the party annual conference in Auckland.16 Jul 02:40 AM
PoliticsMinister's decision on gang member ranklesJudith Collins' decision to suspend Ngapari Nui's voluntary work in Whanganui Prison could have far-reaching consequences, crime and 10 Jul 08:42 PM
KahuFury at Black Power member's sackingMembers of Ngati Ruanui iwi are infuriated their kaumatua Ngapari Nui has been stood down from voluntary work at a prison because of his Black Power affiliations.05 Jul 03:20 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Be careful what you wish forCOMMENT: What the Maori Party sees as credit, National knows some will see as blame - and it suits National to let the Maori Party take the blame.10 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuMaori Party calls for law changeThe Maori Party is calling for a "long overdue" law change to establish Maori wards on every district council in New Zealand.09 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Labour slow to clear ground for Maori voiceFittingly, New Zealand's political year always begins with formalities on marae, first at Ratana, then at Waitangi.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMaori Party weigh in on Labour's reshuffleMaori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell has weighed into the debate over Labour's reshuffle.01 Dec 01:11 AM
New Zealand'Where's Anzac spirit gone?'The Maori Party are appalled Kiwis are being treated as second-class citizens by so-called 'mates'.30 Sep 04:30 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt's support get up close and personalThe importance of National's support partners - Act, United Future and the Maori Party - has grown immensely since election night a year ago.18 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuIwi disappointed over housing plansAuckland iwi Ngati Whatua says it is "surprised and disappointed" that the Crown did not engage with its members about plans to develop surplus land for housing.03 Jun 06:30 AM
New ZealandMaori Party joins aboriginal protestMaori Party co-leader Marama Fox will be at the heart of world-wide protests against the closure of remote aboriginal communities.30 Apr 11:31 PM
New ZealandMaori Party's scathing letter to AbbottThe Maori Party coleaders have used Australia Prime Minister Tony Abbott's visit to New Zealand to criticise his treatment of Aboriginal people.20 Apr 02:19 AM
New ZealandPeter Dunne wants rethink if Winston Peters wins NorthlandPeter Dunne says he would look at revisiting his post-election concessions from the National Party if New Zealand First leader Winston Peters wins the Northland byelection.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Nazism': Peters lashes new SIS powersNew Zealand First leader Winston Peters called an expansion of the SIS's surveillance powers "Nazism" in Parliament last night.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandState house sale an 'opportunity' - FoxThe sale of state houses poses an opportunity for iwi organisations, says new Maori Party co-leader Marama Fox.02 Nov 07:15 PM
