BusinessBudget to focus on social housingIncome-related rental subsidies look set to be extended in tomorrow's Budget to tenants in community-owned housing.14 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCharter schools on trackThere won't be any changes to legislation around the controversial partnership schools despite opposition parties continuing their objections to elements of the bill.12 May 01:10 AM
New ZealandGreens call for review of Pora convictionThe Greens have joined the Maori Party in calling for a review of the jailing of Teina Pora, who has served 20 years for the rape and murder of Susan Burdett.05 May 06:50 PM
Kahu'Please explain' on prosecution ratesThe Maori Party and the Green Party are asking the Government why prosecution rates of young Maori appeared to be far higher than Pakeha for the same crimes.10 Apr 08:10 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Infighting puts Maori Party neck on the lineFans of the rather spectacular David Attenborough Africa series will have observed similarities between the great giraffe turf war in that programme and the battle underway in the Maori Party.10 Apr 05:30 PM
KahuSharples' blackmail claims rejectedMaori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell has rejected co-leader Pita Sharples' claims he is trying to blackmail the party by threatening to leave if he does not get the leadership.08 Apr 05:30 PM
KahuSharples may be in dog boxMaori Affairs Minister and Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples may be in the dog box with his party over internal wars over the leadership.08 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandFlavell comments 'a kind of blackmail' - SharplesMaori Party co-leader Pita Sharples says MP Te Ururoa Flavell's statements that he will leave politics if he does not become leader before 2014 amount to "a kind of blackmail".08 Apr 02:11 AM
New ZealandStaying leader critical for party's survivalMaori Party co-leader Pita Sharples has come out of his corner fighting in the leadership contest with MP Te Ururoa Flavell.27 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionPita Sharples: I stay because I have a job to doMy jovial slip of the tongue about remaining the co-leader "until I die" was not what I intended, writes Dr Pita Sharples.27 Mar 04:30 PM
KahuTime for Sharples to stand aside: FlavellTe Ururoa Flavell has suggested it is time for Dr Pita Sharples to stand aside for fresh blood to take over leadership of the Maori Party.24 Mar 03:49 AM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Asset sales go ahead on trustDame Sian Elias and fellow judges of the Supreme Court made a remarkable declaration of confidence in you and me and our adherence to a constitution this week.01 Mar 04:30 PM
KahuLeaders support four year termJohn Key and David Shearer have both voiced support for a four-year parliamentary term - but the change will require public buy-in to happen.06 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionRawiri Taonui: Sharples key to Maori Party's runMaori political movements arise upon a huge up-welling of support around charismatic leaders in pursuit of a just cause, writes Rawiri Taonui.29 Jan 04:30 PM
KahuSwift rebuff to tilt at Maori seatsLabour leader David Shearer has said he will gun for the Maori Party electorate seats next year, exploiting the uncertainty in the party - but co-leader Tariana Turia has retaliated.25 Jan 04:30 PM
KahuRatana choosy who gets the lovePrime Minister John Key was left in little doubt that there was at least one place he wasn't the preferred Prime Minister: at Ratana Pa.24 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTuria plays down upheaval at topMaori Party co-leader Tariana Turia has downplayed suggestions her party is in chaos over its leadership, saying planning a changeover at the top was a healthy necessity for any party.24 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Turmoil gives ammunition to party foesEditorial: Nothing is more damaging to a political party than inner turmoil. Voters detest it and invariably deliver their verdict at the first possible opportunity.24 Jan 04:55 AM
KahuSharples to stay after showdownThe Maori Party National Council says there will be no immediate change in the party's leadership following a showdown at the Whangaehu marae.23 Jan 05:25 PM
New ZealandMaori Party leadership challengeJohn Key says he is confident that a potential change of leadership for the Maori Party will not derail National's confidence and supply agreement with the party.23 Jan 05:08 AM
OpinionClaire Trevett: Harawira's offer doesn't deserve a look inHaving done his utmost to get the Maori Party into the intensive care unit, Harawira has put on his quack's white coat and offered to give it the kiss of life, writes Claire Trevett.23 Jan 04:32 AM
New ZealandSmall party means big workloadSame with the constitutional review, those sorts of things that are big ideas stuff are just starting to take hold.14 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTuria: Sharples' time is upMaori Party co-leader Tariana Turia has called on her fellow co-leader, Pita Sharples, to step down and hand over the reins to MP Te Ururoa Flavell.20 Dec 04:30 PM
KahuTuria going, legacy stayingMaori Party co-leader Tariana Turia will not stand for Parliament again in 2014, saying she could step down as party co-leader by the middle of next year.13 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandShearer up, Key downRecent polls have shown that Labour's popularity is on the rise, with one indicating Labour, with support of the Greens, would hold enough seats to run Government.02 Dec 05:52 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: SPCA joins with JacksonPeter Jackson is said to be enthusiastic about monitoring off-set conditions for animals used in film productions, writes John Drinnan.22 Nov 08:30 PM
