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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why would Govt start controversial Treaty debate for no outcome?
OPINION: Mixed Treaty Principles Bill messaging by the coalition Government is awful.

Fran O’Sullivan: Open debate on Treaty principles should be nothing to fear
OPINION: Polling over term of last Government showed views hardened on race issues.

'Divides the nation': Thousands flood streets for Invasion Day protests in Australia
"January 26th has become the one day of the year that completely divides the nation."

Matthew Hooton: National and Act fail the good-faith test over Treaty Principles Bill
OPINION: Christopher Luxon has described the bill as “divisive and unhelpful”.

Why the Kiingitanga national hui is an opportunity for unity
OPINION: Shane Te Pou says the hui represents an opportunity to change direction.

Overcoming the fear of travelling to destinations with anti-LGBTQ laws
When it comes to travel, being out and getting out can sometimes be at odds.

Opinion: Treaty of Waitangi bigger than petty politics
OPINION: No problem is insurmountable if willing hearts and minds are present.

Editorial: Luxon's leadership to be tested
OPINION: How the PM approaches Māori issues in 2024 will be crucial to relationships.

Kanye West apologises in Hebrew for past anti-Semitic outbursts
The rapper sparked outrage after online remarks about Jews led to sponsors dropping him.

New waiata calls out plans to rewrite Te Tiriti principles
Māori singers have produced a waiata in relation to new Government policies.

Ohio Black woman criminally charged after miscarriage
The size and stage of development of the foetus became an issue during court case.

Man accused of damaging panel at Te Papa appears in court
A man charged in relation to a protest at Te Papa this week has been released on bail.

Meghan's unexpected gesture amid royal race row
Pressure is mounting for the Sussexes to speak out regarding the current royal scandal.

NZME wins Diversity and Inclusion Leadership award for Te Rito journalism project
Te Rito is a 12-month journalism cadetship programme aimed at increasing diversity.

Royal households to hold talks over racism claims
Aides to meet this week to discuss further action, with 'all options' still on the table.

Elon Musk stuns crowd with boycott message: 'Go f*** yourself'
Musk said he is against antisemitism and anything that 'promotes hate and conflict'.

Omid Scobie's book accidentally names 'racist royal'
Book sales in the Netherlands were halted dramatically after a huge translation faux pas.

Redefining the Treaty principles would undermine real political equality in NZ
OPINION: The new Government promised to diminish many Māori-based policies or programmes.

The apocalyptic 2020s: Hate speech, fake news, disinformation
OPINION: Is a lack of rules fuelling misinformed, opportunistic, dangerous politics?

Explained: What’s happened with Act’s referendum on Treaty principles
Act's policy was one of the more contentious on the election campaign.

Editorial: The threatened Pacific Peoples Ministry needs to survive, and thrive
OPINION: Christopher Luxon needs to bring more diversity into his Cabinet.

Rodney Wayne fires up migration debate after hair salon troubles
The businessman says shambolic migration and makeshift salons have caused serious damage.

French Holocaust survivors recoiling from new war-linked anti-Semitism
100,000 people marched through Paris last week to denounce anti-Semitism.

Mall reinstates sensory Santa slots after axing draws complaints
Parents accuse mall of priortising pets over kids with sensory or disability issuses.

Race nothing to do with pursuit of unpaid levies - tribunal
The owner said neighbours also owed levies and were not pursued, but one only owed a cent.

Shane Jones signals Waitangi 'reset' as NZ First warms up to Act's Treaty ideas
NZ First has made supportive remarks about Act's approach to Māori.

'People say I’m not a proper Māori': Seymour on his whakapapa and the Treaty
The Act Party leader talks about his whakapapa and Te Tiriti.

Protesters clash with police in London
Tensions were high in London after right-wing protesters clashed with police.

'Most Māori are successful' - Casey Costello pushes message of aspiration
Casey Costello met Winston Peters after a demonstration at Parliament.