New ZealandIndependent MP Hone Harawira spent $43,000 on travel in three monthsHarawira spent nearly as much as the entire Maori Party's bill of $44,410.28 Apr 10:12 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: It's time to dust off the Messiah mantleDon Brash's second Easter resurrection promises to ruffle a few feathers on the fringes.26 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandOil protester charged by policeThe skipper of a protest boat who was arrested yesterday plans to fight claims he acted dangerously.23 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandJetstar takes cash but trip still up in airA man who used Jetstar's online booking service had $500 taken from his bank account but failed to receive a booking confirmation or itinerary.20 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandProtesters warned to stay clear or face jailProtesters near the East Cape have been told not to get too close to oil survey ships, while Maori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell has compared the deployment of navy personnel to the Libyan situation.12 Apr 04:12 AM
New ZealandMaori Party rules out contesting Harawira seatThe Maori Party is ruling out standing against Hone Harawira in his Te Tai Tokerau electorate - for now.08 Apr 01:22 AM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Two Dollar Shop kitsch triumphsIt seems a bit one-eyed criticising Ngati Whatua for lack of taste when they come up with a plastic-coated "tupperwaka".07 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ likely to introduce plain tobacco packetsNew Zealand is likely to follow Australia's lead on requiring tobacco to be sold in plain packaging, Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia says.07 Apr 04:41 AM
New Zealand'Tupperwaka' sails into sea of criticismNgati Whatua and minister defend $2m project against claims it's a waste of money.06 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Age of Austerity? We're still spending on plasticSo much for Bill English's much-heralded Age of Austerity.06 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandMaori Party to review its non-aggression pact with HarawiraThe Maori Party will review the non-aggression pact it made with its former member and Te Tai Tokerau MP Hone Harawira, after continued criticism by him of the party.04 Apr 08:12 AM
KahuMarine bill win draws line in sandAmid cries of racism and snipes between the Maori Party and its former colleague Hone Harawira, the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill was passed yesterday.24 Mar 04:30 PM
KahuParliament passes controversial billLegislation that repeals the Foreshore and Seabed Act and gives Maori the right to seek customary title to parts of the coastline has been passed into law after a passionate debate in Parliament.24 Mar 06:41 AM
New ZealandPet projects face cuts, Key warnsThe Government's coalition partners have been warned their pet projects will not be exempt from the drive for savings in this year's Budget, with funding for the Act Party's taskforce and Maori Party's Whanau Ora scheme under review. 22 Mar 04:30 PM
KahuTears as hikoi gathers at ParliamentA 300-strong hikoi marched on Parliament today to lay to rest the foreshore and seabed legislation and its replacement, along with the Maori Party logo.22 Mar 01:31 AM
KahuMaori activist says foreshore hikoi an 'embarrassment'A hikoi due to arrive at parliament today brings shame to Maori and leaders should call it off, a Ngapuhi activist says.21 Mar 07:00 PM
KahuSpeech ban ends for foreshore billGovernment permits its MPs to comment after attempt to speed up progress on legislation fails17 Mar 04:30 PM
