KahuHarawira to force byelectionMaori MP Hone Harawira will kickstart his new party by forcing a byelection in his Te Tai Tokerau electorate. He will officially resign from Parliament by writing to the Speaker on Monday.30 Apr 02:59 AM
KahuSupport for Harawira starting to wane - kaumatuaHone Harawira has widespread support in his electorate - but that support is starting to wane, a Ngapuhi kaumatua says.07 Feb 07:43 PM
KahuHarawira hits back at suspensionMaverick Maori Party MP Hone Harawira says he is "hugely disappointed" by the decision to suspend him from caucus, saying it showed "complete disregard" for the complaint process two days out from a disciplinary committee meeting.07 Feb 05:36 AM
KahuFaith in Harawira lost - caucusRogue MP Hone Harawira has been suspended from the Maori Party for what its leadership describes as a five year legacy of ill discipline.07 Feb 03:34 AM
New ZealandDunne: Waitangi Day has been hijackedWaitangi Day has been "hijacked by the angry few" and all of NZ needs to reclaim it, Peter Dunne says.06 Feb 11:04 PM
KahuHarawira should 'cut himself loose'Speaking at Waitangi celebrations today, Maori Party co-leader Dr Pita Sharples said rogue MP Hone Harawira was undermining party leadership. Meanwhile, a peaceful hikoi with around 200 protesters took place this afternoon.06 Feb 04:55 AM
KahuHundreds attend warm Waitangi dawn serviceEarly risers filed into the whare on the Treaty Grounds to listen to prayers led by the Prime Minister John Key, the British High Commissioner and Dr Pita Sharples.05 Feb 06:42 PM
KahuSigning onTonight's docu-drama <i>Waitangi - What Really Happened</i> goes behind the scenes of the most talked-about document in our country's history. Story consultant Witi Ihimaera reveals how he got involved.05 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandHarawira proud of nephew's protestControversial Maori Party MP Hone Harawira has defended a protest by his nephew as Prime Minister John Key entered Te Tii Marae for Waitangi celebrations today.05 Feb 06:15 AM
New ZealandPM keen to work with Maori PartyPrime Minister John Key has told iwi gathered at Te Tii Waitangi marae for Waitangi weekend celebrations that he wants to work with the Maori Party again after the election.04 Feb 11:53 PM
New ZealandTense start to Waitangi celebrationsWaitangi weekend celebrations have started with mild controversy this morning as one of the men charged with assaulting Prime Minister John Key at Waitangi in 2009 protested his entry to Te Tii Marae.04 Feb 09:53 PM
KahuHone has 'no intention' of leavingHone Harawira says he has no intention of leaving the Maori Party, despite saying some 'dickheads' within it were trying to expel him.03 Feb 08:34 PM
KahuDe Bres: Marae entry charge 'ill-advised'Race Relations Commissioner Joris De Bres says demanding media companies pay to enter a Waitangi marae on NZ's national day is ill-advised but unlikely to be illegal.02 Feb 03:13 AM
KahuCharge for media to enter Waitangi marae 'racist'A Maori leader has branded members of his own iwi "crazed dogs" for demanding media pay to enter a Waitangi marae on NZ's national day.02 Feb 12:59 AM
TravelBay of Islands: A day with the dolphinsNature, wildife, culture, history, gorgeous food and a dose of adrenalin - Cate Foster takes advantage of the pleasures of the Bay of Islands.28 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristmas lights: Send us your photosUp to 95 homes in Auckland's Franklin Rd now have their Xmas lights on at night, says the founder of the annual spectacle.10 Dec 02:10 AM
KahuProtesters removed from disputed Far North landMaori land protesters have been removed from a Far North sailing club on a District Council reserve, with 10 arrested and departing in a police van. 09 Nov 08:54 PM
New ZealandTax would pull iwi out of 'depressed state'A Ngapuhi leader is calling for a nine per cent economic development tax to be levied on everyone living inside the iwi's boundary.13 Jun 03:17 AM
New ZealandNgapuhi pushes for 'tribal tax'Northland Maori want a special economic development tax as part of their Treaty settlement.11 Jun 10:50 PM
Kahu'No room for separatism in NZ,' says John KeyIn defensive mode over National's Maori policy agenda, John Key says separatism has no place in New Zealand.08 May 11:19 PM
