New ZealandHunt unseats Stolwerk as voters back change in Northland council shake-upPeter-Lucas Jones, Tui Shortland and Rick Stolwerk have been ousted from their roles.13 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Really overwhelming': First-time Māori ward councillor reacts to poll resultDarlene Dinsdale says she has three years to ensure Māori voices are heard.12 Oct 04:00 AM
Politics'Colossal failure': New report rips into punitive drug laws, argues for health-based decriminalisation'Our drug laws are unsafe and the status quo is untenable' – NZ Drug Foundation 08 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'You’re writing off all the Māori' - Willie Jackson, Ryan Bridge clash over Te Pāti MāoriShow host said Jackson’s barbs were 'disgraceful' and 'really offensive'.02 Oct 08:47 PM
PoliticsPolitical lines drawn between mother and son as movement splits from Te Pāti MāoriEru Kapa-Kingi says Toitū Te Tiriti needs independence from 'ego-driven' party politics.02 Oct 04:30 AM
New ZealandGoldsmith warns tikanga rulings could deter overseas investment in NZPaul Goldsmith voices concerns over New Zealand developing a 'bespoke' legal system.27 Sep 06:12 AM
Kahu'Misleading': Deputy Mayor slams Hobson's Pledge over campaign adKelly Stratford's photo was used without consent in the campaign.24 Sep 06:00 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis: National-only Govt would have focused less on 'Māori-related issues'She also said National would have been able to move with more pace on legislative change.24 Sep 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Ngāti Ockham': Iwi-Pākehā collab brings 720 new city homesBy working together, an iwi collective and a Pākehā developer are yielding big results.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandReforming council culture the focus for mayoral candidate Suaree BorellShe says council culture must shift to make 'impactful decisions'.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why separate seats could weaken the Māori influence they aim to protectOPINION: Rotorua's Māori councillor numbers fell after wards were introduced.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Prove who I am': Keisha Castle-Hughes' challenge to get daughter NZ citizenshipThe actor told the Waitangi Tribunal it took four years to get her daughter's passport.16 Sep 09:53 PM
New ZealandMayoral hopeful Rodney Joyce wants Ōmokoroa school in regional dealHe says finding a new chief executive will be the new council’s first key task.16 Sep 05:09 PM
Kahu'First redress': Crown move signals shift in Ngāpuhi settlement talksKororipo Pā in Kerikeri is to be returned to Ngāpuhi in time for Waitangi Day 2026.11 Sep 01:37 AM
New ZealandSouth Island mayor rejects Kaipara council's guidance on Māori obligationsClutha Mayor dismisses Kaipara council's Māori obligations document as unwelcome. 02 Sep 05:00 AM
New Zealand'A real worry': Chief Human Rights Commissioner says NZ has lost 'a sense of history'The commissioner says we are not dealing with the 'big-picture challenges' in NZ.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandIwi win case objecting to new Hawke's Bay quarry - for nowThe quarry site is close to burial caves and the scene of an inter-hapu battle.28 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungJudge says Waitangi Tribunal is 'Rolls Royce' arbiter on Treaty Claimants want a greater role for courts in declaring breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi. 26 Aug 11:51 PM
New ZealandHistoric pā site sale: Council's consultation claims under fire from tangata whenuaThe council sold land that is part of Pihoihoi Pā for $2.24 million to a hotel developer.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Brave and wise': Mayor praises council for open dialogue on land returnEight parcels of land in Kaiti are prioritised for potential purchase by Ngāti Oneone.22 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Community concern': Iwi collective planning 70 homes on pony club siteMarutūāhu wants to build on the land now used by the Meadowbank Pony Club for grazing.21 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier building projects begin, 400 homes expectedA block of 24 apartments will be built on the site of the former Napier barracks.19 Aug 04:58 AM
New ZealandSeabed miner says case closed despite official criticismTrans-Tasman Resources says it has provided enough proof to get the green light.18 Aug 12:04 AM
Kahu'Stay in your lane': Seymour weighs in as 100 church leaders back Māori wards100 churches plan workshops to prepare communities for the Māori wards vote.17 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: The bright young legal minds rewriting the rulesOPINION: I'm leaving Aotearoa for New York after 270 legal columns.17 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Distils the complexity': Book about Treaty of Waitangi scoops top prizeCategory winners receive $8500, except for the first book winners, who take home $2500.13 Aug 08:45 AM
New ZealandHobson's Pledge founder wants ratepayer activist seat at New Plymouth councilThree dozen members lobbied against the council's buy-local plan.10 Aug 05:49 AM
PoliticsGreens want to lead Govt, Hipkins not interested in 'arguing' with themThe Green Party is holding its annual meeting in Wellington.10 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Act of racism': Education Ministry cans children's school book for too many Māori words'Our members see this move as an act of white supremacy,' says Te Akatea.08 Aug 02:52 AM
PoliticsGovt to pass marine and coastal area bill despite court ruling in its favourThe Government says a Supreme Court ruling ‘doesn’t go far enough’.05 Aug 02:35 AM
PoliticsEducation Minister Erica Stanford defends ‘hasty’ six-week consultation period for NCEA upheavalThe upheaval will see the decades-old NCEA scheme abolished completely. 04 Aug 11:50 PM
New ZealandKaipara councillor warns Northlanders face $4000-plus water ratesKaipara Council voted 6:2 to join Northland’s Local Water Done Well initiative.30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Forget housing or health – let's fix the passport coverNo one’s suggesting "Aotearoa" should replace "New Zealand". 29 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Your hearts need to be in it': Councillors share candid advice for candidatesJust five days remain to put your hand up for the council elections. 28 Jul 12:30 AM
