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'Supporting the establishment of a Māori ward or wards takes nothing away from Pākehā.'
David Seymour happy to debate Treaty Principles Bill – anyone, anywhere, anytime
Act leader says the bill is being driven by his constituency and not an anti-Māori agenda.
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Kiwi philanthropist Andrew Barnes kicks in $50k and will match other donations.
Māori health providers deliver 33,330 vaccinations, surpassing Government’s 10,000 goal
A $50m investment has surpassed expectations.
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Limited engagement with iwi on Three Waters replacement - officials
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Researchers say underfunding - not just mismanagement - is to blame for Health NZ's woes.
Day after accusing councils of wasting money, Govt puts $750K toward dance festival
Govt funds $750k for World Dance Crew Championship despite calls to cut 'nice-to-haves'.
Du Val Group: Andrew Bayly quizzed over statutory management
Complexity and scale meant immediate government intervention was required - Bayly.
The apologies from police are worthless insults to Māori - Emmy Rākete
The criminologist says another report just highlights police racism.
Koroneihana: 'We need to focus on getting in the waka and working together'
King Tūheitia uses his coronation celebrations to call New Zealanders as one.
41,000 rugby images in auction have no reserve and a starting price of $1
It is the largest cache of New Zealand rugby photographs to enter the open market.
Government steps in: Du Val Group placed in statutory management
Andrew Bayly and the FMA issued statements about why this happened and what's next.
Christopher Luxon's speech to the LGNZ conference in Wellington
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivers his speech to the LGNZ conference in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell
Minister warns Electricity Authority will be ‘roadkill’ if energy prices not addressed
Shane Jones says it must use its powers to rein in energy generation companies' profits.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell responds to report into police bias
Police Minister Mark Mitchell responds to just released ground-breaking report into police bias. Video / Mark Mitchell
Nicola Willis shares experiences of gendered online abuse
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Seymour's new ministry paying staff average salary of $150k – despite recent job cuts
More than 90 staff are being paid an average of $150,000.
Local councils to vote on challenge to Māori ward polling rule
FNDC Mayor Moko Tepania will support a challenge to a rule around Māori ward polling.
Opinion: Act's Treaty Principles Bill is like Trump's Mexican wall
OPINION: The proposed bill is set to divide and ultimately keep some people out.
Inside Economics: Where to now for rates? Market odds v RBNZ forecasts
OPINION: Liam Dann on post-OCR cut fallout and a preview of big US Fed shindig in Wyoming.
Editorial: The Tainui one-two - Tuku Morgan and Rahui Papa - is a Māori knockout combo
OPINION: Christopher Luxon entered the marae knowing what the reception would be.
Letters: A spreadsheet Govt with little humanity; bring back traffic cops
OPINION: 'That is the only way this Government is going to lower the crime rate.'
Minister steps in after revelations police not enforcing vaping law
Police haven't issued a single fine since the law came into force in 2021.
Darleen Tana gobsmacked to be held up as a 'liar'
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Camping site closed after 'property damage, abuse and intimidating behaviour'
'We’ve got to the point where we’ve offered all the help we can.'
Māori have a completely different view of family from non-Māori - Anaru Eketone
OPINION: Whakapapa ties Māori together as a family and community.
Local Government: Manurewa Local Board ends secret workshops
Until this year, workshops have been closed to the public and the media.
'How are you feeling?': Students get software support to monitor their mental health and wellbeing
The Pulse platform can be accessed by students on their devices.
Methanex pressured to fill key government gas contract in the midst of supply squeeze
The Government's last-minute gas contract is another sign of deep trouble in the market.