New Zealand'Disgraceful act': Debate ignites over walk-on flag installation, protest begins Nelson Deputy Mayor defends the art, citing its challenge to the status quo.28 May 07:26 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon should tell David Seymour to shut up – Jim BolgerThe ex-PM reflects on kidney failure, the Act leader, and turning 90.27 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'More than disrespectful': Controversial artwork invites people to walk on NZ flagIt's not the first time the art installation has sparked outrage.27 May 06:39 AM
KahuIncoming Deputy PM: 'Māori will have nothing to fear' says David SeymourAct's David Seymour will become Deputy PM on May 31, succeeding Winston Peters.24 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori MP proposes bill requiring MPs to uphold Te Tiriti principles'It’s not left or right. This is the foundation of us moving together ...'21 May 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Obey the rules, Government tells Te Pāti Māori, but what about pay equity rules?OPINION: Rules can be used against those without power.20 May 03:48 AM
Politics'Psychological warfare': Shock move pushes out Te Pāti Māori haka punishment verdictParliament's Privileges Committee recommended suspending three Te Pāti Māori MPs.20 May 02:57 AM
KahuTreaty settlement renames iconic sites in central North IslandThe name changes follow the Treaty settlement of iwi collective Te Korowai o Wainuiārua.19 May 12:35 AM
PoliticsTribunal calls for Govt to immediately halt Regulatory Standards BillThe coalition had effectively 'dismissed' the views of Māori, Waitangi Tribunal said. 16 May 05:18 AM
Politics'Slanting the playing field': Treaty concerns over new Act-backed legislationMore than 18,000 people have registered support for the Waitangi Tribunal claim. 14 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Dangerous and direct threat': Urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing into Seymour's new billSeymour says the bill will help remove unnecessary red-tape and improve lives. 13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCapital markets reportThe hunt for equity: 'Euphoria' at Tainui dealGrant Bradley looks at the hot sectors that were promoted at the infrastructure summit.13 May 04:59 PM
Kahu'Our mana motuhake': RSA club breaks away over Treaty of WaitangiA small club has taken issue with the organisation's new constitution.13 May 12:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why the Waitangi Tribunal review is not a hatchet jobOn the face of it, the review into the Waitangi Tribunal looks rather puny.12 May 03:18 AM
PoliticsGovt move to scrap ECE cultural requirements sparks backlashCritics argue the changes could harm tamariki Māori and prioritise profits.12 May 01:54 AM
Politics'Gone off script': Govt announces Waitangi Tribunal review, Opposition attacks 'bad faith' moveDavid Seymour says the tribunal needs to be put 'in its place'.09 May 02:53 AM
New Zealand'Keep that fire burning': Hapū's ongoing battle for land returnThe group have occupied a site on Hirini Street, lighting a fire to signify their protest.05 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: We are witnessing the effects of social disunityOPINION: Key issues include political views, work participation, and economic inequality. 03 May 05:00 PM
KahuWhanganui iwi leader appointed to Waitangi TribunalGerrard Albert has been appointed for a three-year term.02 May 02:09 AM
New Zealand‘Not political’: Wellington Museum defends flying hīkoi flag to mark anniversaryThe Toitū Te Tiriti flag was flown to commemorate Wellington’s Treaty signing.02 May 12:03 AM
OpinionOpinion: The role of karakia in modern New ZealandThe University of Otago includes karakia in meetings for cultural safety.28 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNgāti Kahungunu buys Carterton retail properties from local familyThe iwi's purchase follows a $115 million Treaty settlement in 2021.24 Apr 04:43 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Pita Tipene’s visionary leadership earns top Māori business awardTipene now hopes to lead Ngāti Hine through settlement, enabling the iwi to thrive. 20 Apr 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The many unanswered questions behind Seymour's Treaty billOPINION: The debate, it would seem, has only just begun.12 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'It is done': Luxon rules out treaty bill policy for future coalitionsLuxon reflects on how the Act Party's bill created a 'very tumultuous period'.11 Apr 03:56 AM
Politics'Bizarre binary cult': David Seymour wishes he was born 20 years earlier to tackle TreatyThe Act leader's Treaty Principles Bill was 'annihilated' yesterday.10 Apr 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The Treaty Principles Bill is buried – for nowOPINION: Parliament was pushed to breaking point by the Treaty Principles Bill.10 Apr 06:43 AM
Politics'It hasn’t failed': Seymour defiant as Treaty bill voted down, hints at referendum'What it has done is put an uneasy conversation on the table' - Act leader 10 Apr 05:24 AM
New Zealand'We are not divided, but united.' | Treaty Principles Bill Second Reading highlightsEvery party except Act is expected to vote down the controversial Treaty Principles Bill this afternoon on a occasion one senior minister has described as “cremation day.”Watch10 Apr 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's big opportunity amid tariff chaosOPINION: If the PM wants to prove he's a true leader, now's the time to do it. 10 Apr 12:42 AM
LivePoliticsSeymour to face demise of Treaty Principles Bill without PM or deputyThe second reading of Act's Treaty Principles Bill is this afternoon.09 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why David Parker will be missedOPINION: David Parker has brought a moderate voice to the table on Treaty issues.08 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPink pineapples, cancer and farming: Liberal new genetics laws on the way for NZAll you need to know about the Gene Technology Bill that is before Parliament.08 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics‘Alarming concerns’: Seymour defends Treaty bill amid overwhelming oppositionThe public submissions were overwhelmingly opposed.03 Apr 10:38 PM