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
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 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
