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Hīkoi continues south ahead of Treaty Principles Bill vote

Police say 5000 people crossed the Auckland Harbour Bridge on journey to Wellington.

Shane Jones promises rare frogs will no longer stifle growth as fast track bill gets second reading

The fast track bill had its second reading debate in Parliament this afternoon.

Watch: Incredible drone footage shows size of hīkoi crossing Auckland Harbour Bridge

Police estimate 5000 people crossed the bridge in two hours today.

Coalition, Labour join forces to attract more PPPs

Firms may be paid to bid for government contracts.

Armed forces to fill vacant NZDF security and firefighting roles amid strike action

Defence Minister explains why she thinks it is necessary to invoke rarely-used power.

Luxon offers tips for Musk as Trump assigns role for tech mogul

The Trump statement said the department may be the 'Manhattan Project' of 'our time'.

Treaty bill protest: Second wave of motorway mayhem as hīkoi heads south

The hīkoi now splits into two groups, headed for Ihumātao and Bastion Point.

Hīkoi to Parliament

Thousands of marchers protesting Government policies affecting Māori are crossing the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Video / Carson Bluck, Michael Craig

'Put your money where your mouth is': Redress questions remain unanswered for survivors amid abuse apology

It was an emotional and at times, hostile, day as the Government made its formal apology.

Chlöe Swarbrick calls for a conscience vote on the Treaty Principles Bill

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick is calling for a conscience vote on the Treaty Principles Bill. Video / NZ Herald

Speaker lets journalist cover state abuse apology at Parliament

Brownlee decision comes ahead of the national apology event on Tuesday.

Hīkoi to Parliament offered legal support for its participants

Māori Law Society sets up a helpline for legal concerns that may arise.

Audrey Young: Opposition party power rankings – the top 10

OPINION: Some former Government MPs seem invigorated by being in Opposition.

Would legalising cannabis lead to a reduction in substance-related harm? A new study's ‘tantalising prospect’

Alcohol is on average more harmful than cannabis. Would legalising it reduce overall harm?

NZ prison population exceeds 10,000 for first time in four years

Prison numbers haven't topped 10,000 since 2020.

The number of repeat serious youth offenders is dropping. No-one knows why

The number of serious offenders was rising for more than three years, but is now falling

'The risk of death is higher': What Cabinet knew when it raised speed limits on our roads

Cabinet knows higher speeds are dangerous but it's had no advice on the economic benefits.

Claire Trevett: Seymour, the champion at making life difficult for Luxon

OPINION: PM might think Seymour is an ungrateful sod after his Treaty Bill antics.