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MP in strife again

Controversial MP Hone Harawira has encouraged protesters to take "whatever action necessary" to make their voices heard - earning another stinging rebuke from party bosses.

<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Power gives hope to fixing proportional system

Maori Land Court appoints deputy chief

<i>John Armstrong</i>: Key eyeing menu of hot-potato policies

<i>Editorial:</i> Access to Whanau Ora a non-issue

<i>Claire Trevett:</i> It's like a waterbed or maybe it's not

Turia agrees Maori-only health plan can be for all

<i>John Armstrong</i>: Power's finetuning makes job harder for 'anti' campaigners

MMP shake-up if vote is 'yes'

The most unpopular features of MMP could be ditched if voters opt to keep the electoral system in the referendum on it at next year's election.

Outdoor smoking ban too 'nanny state' - PM

A proposal to ban smoking at beaches and other public places doesn't have the support of John Key, who thinks it is too "nanny state".

Maori leader whoops it up in year of 'learning'

Accountability will be key to Whanau Ora taskforce report

Put foreshore under Maori control - Harawira

Maori Party MP Hone Hawawira says the solution to the Foreshore and Seabed Act would be to put the foreshore and seabed under Maori control.

Foreshore act could be kept, says Key

Ban smoking from beaches, health officials ask

Health officials tackling Maori smoking want new measures to ban the habit at beaches, playgrounds, bus stops and other areas.

Maori flag copyright not about money - designer

The woman who designed the Tino Rangatiratanga flag disputes accusations that the family of embattled Maori Party MP Hone Harawira are "cashing in" on the flag.

<i>Rawiri Taonui:</i> Partnership gives reason for hope

Rawiri Taonui looks at the alliance with the National Party and the year ahead for Maori.

Support strong for separate Maori flag