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
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
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
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
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Maori Party needs to refind its focusMore than once at the Maori Party conference over the weekend, someone stood up and said the party needed to be clear about what it stood for, writes Audrey Young.28 Oct 08:30 PM
KahuParty seeks 'Maori Dotcom'Maori party members are crying out for a "Maori Dotcom" to bankroll them into the next election.27 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMaori Party want more PakehaMaori Party co-leader Tariana Turia says she would like the Maori Party to return to its broader support base, including Pakeha.26 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionAlexander Gillespie: Legal code of conduct for politicians neededAlexander Gillespie says we need to know that our politicians and public officials are trustworthy. Corruption 'hurts everyone who depends on the integrity of people in a position of authority."19 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionDebate: Should the MMP 5 per cent party vote threshold be reduced?In our second debate on the Electoral Commission's recommendations for MMP, Graeme Edgeler and Muriel Newman put the arguments for and against reducing the threshold. Join the debate and leave your comments at the end.19 Sep 05:30 PM
KahuMaoridom gathers for national water huiMaoridom's "A listers", as well and ordinary iwi members, gathered at Turangawaewae Marae on the banks of the Waikato River today for a national hui on water.13 Sep 04:24 AM
