PoliticsNew poll shows most New Zealanders believe respectful Treaty, race relations debate importantPoll taken following hīkoi, introduction of Treaty Principles Bill.31 Jan 03:19 AM
KahuWhy Auckland’s Waitangi Day events are more than just musicThe festival includes weaving workshops and a market with Māori arts and crafts.30 Jan 05:34 PM
PoliticsNew Zealand mountain becomes a legal person as treaty settlement passes into law Parliament voted unanimously to grant legal personhood to Taranaki maunga. 30 Jan 05:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Coalition partners take control; Luxon takes a hidingOPINION: National's attempt to set the agenda lasted about a nanosecond.29 Jan 11:29 PM
KahuRevealed: The proposed iwi-council relationship agreementWhanganui district councillors will vote on the agreement on February 13.29 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Supreme Court’s rush to judgment is a constitutional wake-up callOPINION: Has the Supreme Court once again stepped outside its lane?29 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsKiri Allan slams ‘despicable’ Government actions on Treaty bill'Te Tiriti is not about race, Te Tiriti is about how each of us find a home here.'29 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Just the truth': Author's Te Tiriti kōrero at Rotorua Library eventHer book, 'Understanding Te Tiriti', is a Nielsen bestseller.28 Jan 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Sir Bill English's Waitangi lessons for Christopher LuxonOPINION: What Christopher Luxon can learn from Bill English's 2017 visit to Ngāti Whātua.27 Jan 04:00 PM
Politics'Be very careful what you wish for’: Christopher Finlayson, Sir Taihakurei Durie submit on Treaty Principles BillDay one of public submissions on the controversial Treaty Principles Bill.27 Jan 12:03 AM
Politics‘Incompatible with freedom’: Seymour speaks on Treaty Principles BillMore than 300,000 online submissions on the bill were received, setting a new record.26 Jan 07:21 PM
New Zealand‘Reject this bill’: Denis O’Reilly’s call at Treaty Principles hearingSubmitters met at Waiohiki Marae for a karakia before heading to Wellington.26 Jan 04:55 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: PM and Seymour take different views on attending WaitangiOPINION: Christopher Luxon should front up in good times and bad.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRātana 2025: Govt faces Māori leaders ahead of Treaty Principles Bill hearingsSpeakers from both sides spoke about the need for collaboration.24 Jan 08:27 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM Christopher Luxon speaks at Rātana PaRātana locals are seeking reassurance from the PM about the Treaty Principles Bill.24 Jan 12:41 AM
New ZealandSeymour defies his hapū‘s advice not to attend Waitangi 2025Ngāti Rēhia advised Seymour not to attend this year's commemorations at Waitangi.23 Jan 03:41 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why Rātana remains a pivotal gathering for political leadersOPINION: Rātana events emphasise open-mindedness, welcoming leaders and visitors.21 Jan 06:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: The risks of ‘just asking questions’ in political discourseCoalition partners say the bill is 'dead in the water', yet Act persists.21 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Proposed dog rules don’t go far enough; Reti an easy targetOPINION: "[My dog and I] have been attacked ... and a local rider knocked off her horse.'21 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsParliament extends public submissions for two more bills after Treaty Principles Bill website issues, unprecedented demandTwo bills being heard by the Social Services and Community Committee are affected.21 Jan 04:20 AM
KahuWhy new Waitangi Tribunal appointments are sparking controversy in MāoridomNew members include Phillip Crump, Tipene Chrisp and Vanessa Eparaima on three-year terms.20 Jan 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Transport reshuffle – Bishop's big chance to change courseOPINION: 'Higher speed limits and more roads are not the solution, they are the problem.'20 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsKaren Chhour steps back from abuse compensation decisions due to own potential payoutKaren Chhour says her work as a minister is part of her healing process.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Look overseas for hot house solutionsOPINION: 'We're unintentionally creating heat traps in our pursuit of modern aesthetics.'19 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsPoliticians to choose Treaty Principles Bill submitters, hearings to begin in 10 daysHobson's Pledge asks members if they would consider cancelling National Party membership.17 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuMinister overhauls Waitangi Tribunal membershipEight new members have been appointed to the Waitangi Tribunal.17 Jan 05:52 AM
KahuWhy Treaty bill submissions have set a new recordHearings start on January 27 with the committee split into two subcommittees.16 Jan 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon promises laser-focus on economy, but will his aim be off?OPINION: Luxon's State of the Nation speech should outline urgent, bold reform.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSir Brian Roche spells out what’s wrong with the public serviceSomething is getting lost in translation with ministers, says Brian Roche.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Politics trumps massive public interest in Treaty billOPINION: 'In the real world, political pragmatism and expediency will always win.'15 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsJustice committee unable to hear all oral submissions on Treaty Principles Bill amid record responseSelect committee members will be meeting on Thursday to decide what happens next.14 Jan 04:14 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why the Regulatory Standards Bill is a step backward for MāoriOPINION:Bill threatens Te Tiriti o Waitangi, undermines Māori rights, tino rangatiratanga.13 Jan 06:51 PM
EditorialEditorial: Why Seymour’s Treaty bill sparked historic public responseOPINION: Seymour's Treaty Bill sparks outrage; over 470,000 submissions received.13 Jan 04:01 PM
OpinionCale Silich: Why tikanga debates matter at political tangihangaOPINION: Three PMs blocked from speaking at Turia's tangi, igniting tikanga controversy.13 Jan 06:01 AM