OpinionThe Treaty is bilingual and indivisible - Shane JonesWe need a renewed belief in our future Treaty partnership principles03 Feb 04:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: The political hot potato the coalition desperately want to dropOPINION: We are watching a far uglier version of Kill Bill.03 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionWillie Jackson: Māori deserve good faith bargainingAct's attempt to divide New Zealanders is not in good faith.02 Feb 04:15 PM
PoliticsHow the coalition Govt intends to face Māoridom at WaitangiThousands are set to converge on Waitangi to hear what the Government has to say.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Lingering issue remains after Govt's sloppy weekOPINION: Without a full reckoning, it'll be death by a thousand innuendos.01 Feb 09:16 PM
OpinionThe Treaty: A collective fire ignites in the belly of our people - Debbie Ngarewa-PackerOPINION: Te Pāti Māori outline the Treaty obligations.01 Feb 04:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Time for Luxon to take chargeOPINION: The Prime Minister has yet to set the clear direction any government needs.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'No undue influence' - Seymour hits back at claims about tobacco industryWith Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters in Australia, the honour falls to Act's leader.01 Feb 12:57 AM
New ZealandNZ First Minister Casey Costello's notes on tobacco tax freezeNotes suggest NZ First Minister Casey Costello was responsible for the tobacco tax freeze.01 Feb 12:33 AM
New ZealandClear the air: Govt ministers asked to disclose tobacco industry linksGovernment remains under scrutiny over its smokefree repeals - and any industry influence.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsPolice Minister won’t stake job on police workforce boost, PM determined to achieve itIn the space of 24 hours, Mark Mitchell's view had reversed.31 Jan 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettCoalition pothole ahoy! Mark Mitchell cops it in first coalition hiccupMark Mitchell takes the first ride on the roller coaster of coalition with NZ First.31 Jan 03:29 AM
New ZealandPolitical Round-up: Luxon needs to raise standards in the BeehiveOPINION: New Zealand has fallen slightly in the latest Corruption Perception Index.31 Jan 02:59 AM
OpinionThe Conversation: Why is the Treaty of Waitangi so hard to define?The Government's approach to the Treaty will set the scene next week at Waitangi.30 Jan 09:04 PM
PoliticsHipkins grills Luxon on smokefree legislation in first Question Time of 2024Meanwhile, the Green Party's James Shaw said he will resign as co-leader.30 Jan 02:35 AM
LivePoliticsPM addresses UNRWA funding amid Hamas allegationsParliament returns today with a bang.29 Jan 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Meet you on the bridge? Luxon heads to WaitangiOpinion: The PM heads to Waitangi this weekend needing to take charge of the race debate.29 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsShane Jones lashes out at inquiry - 'it's not the Waitangi Tribunal's business'The first regional wānanga in the constitution inquiry is set to get under way this week.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ has become more divided over Treaty of Waitangi - SeymourSeymour compared his Treaty bill to women getting the vote and ending apartheid.27 Jan 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Why would Govt start controversial Treaty debate for no outcome?OPINION: Mixed Treaty Principles Bill messaging by the coalition Government is awful.27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Open debate on Treaty principles should be nothing to fearOPINION: Polling over term of last Government showed views hardened on race issues.26 Jan 09:35 PM
New ZealandLuxon announces Cabinet reshuffle, Seymour made Associate Justice Minister responsible for Treaty billThe Prime Minister says the reshuffle “further clarifies" ministers’ responsibilities.26 Jan 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon starts 2024 as the great unifier ... of MāoriOPINION: The PM probably wishes he'd never heard of the Treaty Principles Bill.25 Jan 11:27 PM
KahuShane Jones issues challenge to his hecklers - come to WaitangiThey could expect 'a verbal lashing' if they tried it again.25 Jan 06:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: National and Act fail the good-faith test over Treaty Principles BillOPINION: Christopher Luxon has described the bill as “divisive and unhelpful”.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsDocuments suggest minister wants to freeze cigarette excise tax - she denies itCasey Costello has a lot of ideas about the regulation of tobacco, many controversial.24 Jan 07:44 PM
PoliticsWhy NZ is sending Defence Force personnel to Red Sea"What are the consequences of inaction?"24 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon memo to speechwriter: Make it dullOPINION: There were some fireworks at Ratana, but not involving the PM.24 Jan 06:18 AM
KahuRangitīkei, Whanganui councils send strong message of support at RātanaMessage to Māori: 'Make your political views understood'.23 Jan 05:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy the Kiingitanga national hui is an opportunity for unityOPINION: Shane Te Pou says the hui represents an opportunity to change direction.20 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuThis hui is a demonstration for Māori to come togetherOpinion: The hui called by Kingi Tuheitia must unite Māori.18 Jan 05:52 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon says gendered abuse worse for women in politicsLuxon is understood to be keen to impart a sense of discipline on his new MPs.18 Jan 02:01 AM
KahuWhanganui iwi will be at Tūrangawaewae to listenThe iwi head to Ngāruawāhia to support Māori action.16 Jan 05:48 PM
PoliticsAct won’t attend Rātana; Luxon and Peters set to speakAct leader David Seymour says the Waitangi Day celebrations carry more significance.16 Jan 04:57 AM