Auckland light rail promise will run over deadline
Jacinda Ardern promised to build light rail from the CBD to airport within four years.
Jacinda Ardern promised to build light rail from the CBD to airport within four years.
Labour's Māori caucus admits it could face competition from the Māori Party next year.
The occupation has loomed over the Prime Minister's visit to Tūrangawaewae Marae.
Star halfback was out and about speaking to those at the site in Mangere yesterday.
"Twenty one days, 21 months, we will be here as long as it takes."
Simon Bridges says some engaging peacefully; others 'want a cause'.
Three have died and four have been critically or seriously hurt in spate of gun violence.
Police presence will involve more Iwi Liaison Officers and Māori Responsiveness Managers.
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"The cops need to be told to calm down, and back off" - Auckland Councillor Efeso Collins.
Police say officers have been spat at by protesters.
The standoff at Ihumātao has ended dramatically just before midnight.
Māori - and non-Māori - are becoming increasingly aware of past injustices.
They raise concerns over consultation with Māori in allowing the development.
"These are delicate negotiations and the Prime Minister has been deeply involved."
The occupation is unlikely to end soon.
It is entering week two at the site for some, and months for others.
Sunday was a day of peace and prayer at Ihumātao.
Aside from the arrests it had been a peaceful day, topped by a Stan Walker performance.
One councillor called the Ihumātao issue a "weeping sore that has been allowed to fester".
At the Ihumātao protest site, they're feeling sad but very determined.
A group has been occupying the land, near Auckland Airport, to stop Fletcher development.
Gary Stone says the allegations against him are baseless and vindictive.
Man jailed for life after being given the green light for a execution-style killing.
Vector crews working to isolate damaged network after being given access to crash site.
Concerned tenants have made 300 calls for help since new insulation laws brought in.
Traffic is backed up over the Harbour Bridge.
A woman, 32, was killed after being struck by a car.
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