As the Waitangi Tribunal prepares to issues its recommendations on the most far-reaching claim yet, an improved ability to talk through our different viewpoints will be critical.

Northland Maori want a special economic development tax as part of their Treaty settlement.

David Cameron's chief spin doctor, Andy Coulson, is the highest-paid political adviser, earning more than Nick Clegg.

Former Labour Minister Shane Jones told radio he was a "red-blooded adult" but using his ministerial credit card for porn should not have happened.

Labour MP Chris Carter has owned up to spending taxpayer money on pay per-view films and flowers for his partner.