PoliticsPeeni Henare apologises but stands by his haka in ParliamentHenare was one of four MPs referred to the powerful privileges committee.12 Mar 05:32 AM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill submissions wrap up with activist Tāme ItiSelect committee told 'it’s just hoha, it’s a game of chess'.28 Feb 07:01 AM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: Dame Anne Salmond, Annette Sykes condemn billDame Anne Salmond and Annette Skyes present their submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill to the Justice select committee. Video / NZ ParliamentWatch25 Feb 10:50 PM
Politics‘Absolutely deplorable’: Lawyer Annette Sykes says Treaty Principles Bill attempting to ‘erase the treaty from the soul of our nation’.Act leader David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is before the Justice Select Committee.25 Feb 10:25 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau warns of local government impactDozens of submitters gave their view today, including the current Wellington mayor.25 Feb 02:36 AM
PoliticsWatch - Treaty Principles Bill: Dame Jenny Shipley; haka in the committee room; call for referendumBill proposes replacing Treaty principles with three new ones created by Parliament.19 Feb 10:24 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill oral submissionDame Jenny Shipley, haka in the committee room & calls for a referendum.Watch19 Feb 10:21 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill submission: Māori tired of constant defence against Govt policyPotaka: 'I think that I have a lot of aroha for those concerns...'18 Feb 12:09 AM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill creating ’major sense of distrust', 15-year-old saysA range of ages have submitted on the controversial bill.16 Feb 10:20 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: Fears law would place near ‘impossible’ costs on councilMayor voices opposition as justice committee set to hear 80 hours of oral submissions.14 Feb 02:37 AM
PoliticsGovt process on Treaty bill ‘fundamentally flawed’, former PM Sir Geoffrey Palmer says The bill proposes replacing existing Treaty principles with three new ones.12 Feb 11:44 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Does NZ need a new Thanksgiving Day holiday?OPINION: 'New Zealanders have much to be proud of and thankful for.'09 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouWe should examine whether privatisation is a good ideaOPINION: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon suggests privatisation is on the cards.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon pays steep price for Seymour's Treaty Principles BillLuxon gave Seymour an inch - he has now suffered for miles.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The best thing about Christopher Luxon's absence from WaitangiOPINION: Luxon's absence shone a light on the best speech about the Treaty in many years.07 Feb 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumAll Blacks‘Blindsided’: Behind the haka that divided the All BlacksTJ Perenara's final haka was preceded by a mihi on the Treaty of Waitangi.04 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why redefining Waitangi Day is crucial for national unityOPINION: Governor Hobson summed up the Treaty’s intent: 'he tahi tatou' – 'we are one'.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori to demand a new Te Tiriti Commissioner to audit Governmentt policyThe co-leaders indicated it could be a bottom line policy.04 Feb 01:34 AM
PoliticsNgā Puhi to welcome Te Pāti Māori, Māori Queen ahead of Government pōwhiriThe remaining five political parties will be welcomed tomorrow.03 Feb 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Wealth and the 'hard work' mythOPINION: 'To a very large extent, wealth in New Zealand comes from government decisions.'03 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why Waitangi Day should unite, not divideThe Treaty Principles Bill has been at the centre of recent protests.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Snapshots from the new New Zealand for Waitangi weekOPINION: The changing face of Aotearoa NZ as we head towards Waitangi Day on Thursday.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsWaitangi 2025: Fallen MP inspires Marama Davidson's challenge to Govt amid political returnDavidson's return comes eight months after being diagnosed with breast cancer.03 Feb 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: PM wrong to stay clear of WaitangiOPINION: Luxon's move sends the wrong signal during a tense time for NZ race relations.02 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why Luxon’s Waitangi no-show mattersMāori still face challenges like language loss and inequitable service access.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaitangi 2025: An absent PM, a returning Green leader and the tension-raising Treaty billOrganisers accept reaction to the Treaty Principles Bill could disrupt proceedings.01 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why 90% of Kiwis misunderstand Te Tiriti’s promiseOnly '13% of New Zealanders have read the Māori text of Te Tiriti o Waitangi'.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: PM needs to show leadership in this distracted, divided GovtOPINION: Perhaps the Government’s abysmal polling is finally helping Luxon wake up.01 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: How Te Tiriti challenges modern politics and privatisationMāori outnumbered Pākehā forty to one when Te Tiriti was signed.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDid Māori cede sovereignty in 1840? Why the Waitangi Tribunal says 'No'Shane Jones says NZ First will never allow a hapū-based settlement in the North.31 Jan 04:00 PM
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
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
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
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