New ZealandSharples: I'll represent protestersMaori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples says he will represent anti-apartheid activists at Nelson Mandela's funeral.09 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandChris McKenzie to replace TuriaPolitical strategist Chris McKenzie has been named as the Maori Party's candidate for the Te Tai Hauauru electorate.08 Dec 01:07 AM
New Zealand'Put up or shut up' - Jones tells FlavellLabour's Shane Jones says Maori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell should "put up or shut up" over Operation Eight and Ruatoki raids documents.05 Dec 04:50 AM
New ZealandTuria's exit not worrying Maori PartyThe Maori Party says it has a number of capable women who can replace departing co-leader Tariana Turia and it's not worried about the absence of a high-profile candidate.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDishwasher promoted to co-leaderIn his slightly tearful acceptance speech as the Maori Party's new co-leader, Te Ururoa Flavell spoke of his previous role as the party's official dishwasher.14 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandTame Iti supports Maori PartyIf it true that all the Maori activists abandoned the Maori Party to follow Hone Harawira over to the Mana Party, somebody forgot to tell Tame Iti.13 Jul 06:05 AM
New ZealandMaori-Mana union unlikelyThe chances of any union between the Maori Party and Mana Party appear remote, despite changes in leadership and calls for talks from several party members at the Maori Party's annual conference.13 Jul 06:00 AM
KahuMaori Party President signs offMaori Party President Pem Bird has delivered his last speech as party President at the party's annual conference.12 Jul 10:15 PM
New ZealandFlavell defends gambling billMaori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell defended his Gambling Harm Reduction Bill in Parliament tonight.10 Jul 09:44 AM
OpinionMatt McCarten: Maori Party falter at Key's sideMatt McCarten says John Key must feel like he's in a B-grade horror movie where his prom dates keep coming to gruesome demises.06 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Maori Party not yet past its use-by dateDon't write the Maori Party off completely. Not yet, anyway.05 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Time short for Maori Party to rekindle fireAny suggestion of a full merger between the Maori Party and Mana remains as likely as Act merging with the Greens, writes Claire Trevett.03 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionKeith Rankin: Maori Party's popularity slump all down to perceptionIn all areas of life, to test whether an action is effective, we need to have an idea of what would have happened in the absence of that action.02 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Confusion reigns for Maori PartyRenewal, regeneration, rebirth. No matter what you call it, no political party can escape it.02 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandFlavell opens door to suitorsThe likely next co-leader of the Maori Party Te Ururoa Flavell has indicated the National Party may not be the Maori Party's first choice in a kingmaker position under his leadership.02 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandKey: Sharples made the 'right decision'Prime Minister John Key says Pita Sharples' decision to quit as Maori Party co-leader was the right decision, while Labour says the party's time 'has passed'.01 Jul 11:24 PM
New ZealandSharples to resign as co-leaderPita Sharples will today announce his resignation as Maori Party co-leader and will quit politics next year.01 Jul 07:30 PM
New ZealandSharples takes blame for by-election flopMaori Party co-leader Pita Sharples has taken some of the blame for the party's poor by-election result, indicating it could be a catalyst in decisions over his future.29 Jun 07:30 PM
OpinionTe Ururoa Flavell: Better to try and fail than to sit idly byI am now thinking on the next step in this issue, writes Te Ururoa Flavell. "In particular taking aim at the racing industry, and their exemption from the current package of reforms."25 Jun 09:30 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Labour has most to lose in byelection for Ikaroa-RawhitiIt appears inevitable Labour's candidate, Meka Whaitiri, will win the seat, writes Claire Trevett. The bigger question is how the Mana and Maori parties will go against each other.23 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Flavell's wine left with just the grape skinsA miracle took place in Parliament this week when National turned wine into water.19 Jun 05:30 PM
KahuMaori Party spells out balance of powerNa Raihania joked that he could help John Key with his literacy if he wins the Ikaroa-Rawhiti byelection.18 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Election's shadow falling on halls of powerOver the next 18 months, expect to see Key, and David Shearer, too, hovering outside Peters' office, bottle of Scotch in hand, writes Toby Manhire.23 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandGovt partners cash in on promisesBudget Day is often the time for the Government support partners to cash in on the promises National made to them in return for their support.15 May 05:30 PM
