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Matthew Hooton: National and Act fail the good-faith test over Treaty Principles Bill

OPINION: Christopher Luxon has described the bill as “divisive and unhelpful”.

'Kind of annoying' - what students think of new school cellphone ban

The ban will be fully in place in Term 2 of this year.

Kīngitanga: ‘We’re going to go to Waitangi in force’

Rahui Papa is adamant that this is just the beginning of further meetings.

Māori tourism head says Māori needs are different

Dale Stephens rejects Act leader's claims that all New Zealanders are equal.

'This is the debate we need to have' - David Seymour on Treaty bill

"They need to be defined democratically, rather than in the courts ..."

Tama Potaka: I am dedicated to protecting te reo

The Māori Development Minister says he will use it more often in Parliament.

Politicians face the music at Rātana Pā

PM Christopher Luxon receives Treaty message loud and clear.

Why NZ is sending Defence Force personnel to Red Sea

"What are the consequences of inaction?"

Rob Campbell: Old relationships between the Crown and Iwi Māori are dying

I'm a Pākeha but believe in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Hamilton City Council by-election to kick off this week

The by-election was sparked by the resignation of now Hamilton East MP Ryan Hamilton.

Fifth Covid wave hits new high in NZ as Govt looks at ending free RATs

OPINION: Covid-19 levels have surged to their highest levels since NZ's fifth wave began.

Briefing reveals acute risks of under-strain maternity units

A ministerial briefing, obtained by the Herald, reveals the severe pressure.

Opinion: Hui-ā-motu was a wonderful demonstration of kotahitanga and unity

OPINION: Māori heard, they came, they spoke.

Why the Kiingitanga national hui is an opportunity for unity

OPINION: Shane Te Pou says the hui represents an opportunity to change direction.

Waitangi Tribunal accepts urgent discussion needed on scrapping of Māori Health Authority

The decision adds to growing tension surrounding government policy affecting Māori.

State tenants' soaring debt: one man owes $48k in rent

Total arrears have risen by 800 per cent since 2019 to $21 million.