PoliticsTe Pāti Māori refuses to address ‘dictatorship’ leadership claims as co-leaders reveal coalition plansRawiri Waititi abruptly stopped taking questions once the claims were raised. 09 Oct 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Crowbar Chlöe' – Peters goes nuclear over attack on homeOPINION: Peters is a genuine victim here, but boy, has he used it to maximum advantage.08 Oct 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAudrey Young'The lionesses do the hunting': The MP in the thick of Māori Party troublesShe may seem like a gently-spoken “nanny” figure of the caucus. But she is no kitten.07 Oct 09:00 PM
PoliticsTamihere bats off questions about Te Pāti Māori leadershipTe Pāti Māori plans a Thursday ‘reset’ following Kaipara’s maiden speech.06 Oct 10:00 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori MP named as one of the world's 'most influential rising stars'Her haka during the Treaty Principles Bill debate drew global attention.04 Oct 06:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Internal disputes are part of politics, not proof of party collapseFriction is inherent to party politics and does not automatically signal dysfunction.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'You’re writing off all the Māori' - Willie Jackson, Ryan Bridge clash over Te Pāti MāoriShow host said Jackson’s barbs were 'disgraceful' and 'really offensive'.02 Oct 08:47 PM
PoliticsPolitical lines drawn between mother and son as movement splits from Te Pāti MāoriEru Kapa-Kingi says Toitū Te Tiriti needs independence from 'ego-driven' party politics.02 Oct 04:30 AM
New ZealandInsufficient evidence: Corruption case against Manurewa Marae stallsThe Privacy Commissioner is still probing claims of Census data misuse at the marae.02 Oct 04:29 AM
Politics'Need to sort themselves out': Te Pāti Māori looks 'a long way' from Govt – HipkinsLeader Chris Hipkins isn't ready to reveal who Labour could work with in Government.02 Oct 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Shane Jones' silence on energy reforms speaks volumesOPINION: The minister's uncharacteristic reticence is all about election 2026.02 Oct 12:02 AM
New ZealandToitū Te Tiriti cuts ties with Te Pāti Māori over leadership concernsLeaders voted on Tuesday night to formally cut ties with Te Pāti Māori.01 Oct 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: How Winston Peters could have gone further on PalestineOPINION: Sure, the US has the greatest leverage. But leadership comes in many forms.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why Erica Stanford is more popular outside caucus than in itOPINION: There’s a world of difference between being a good minister and a good leader.25 Sep 12:18 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomDeputy PM job share gets mixed review from business leadersBusiness leaders give the shared deputy role a score of 3.07 out of five.25 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomLabour’s front bench slammed as 'invisible' in boardroom surveyChris Hipkins scores just 2.28/5, falling well behind his own MPs.24 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Te Pāti Māori delusions and why Labour should rule out coalitionOPINION: Centre voters can't get comfortable with TPM's extreme left-wing radicalism.20 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Peters complains to PM about Seymour as Palestine tensions riseOPINION: Seymour is straining coalition ties by mouthing off about NZ's position on Gaza.18 Sep 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why separate seats could weaken the Māori influence they aim to protectOPINION: Rotorua's Māori councillor numbers fell after wards were introduced.17 Sep 05:00 PM
Kahu'Don't have to be an expert to be a champion for te reo': Scotty and Stacey Morrison were late comers to the languageStacey Morrison has translated a new children's book on Dame Whina Cooper.17 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics'Issue for all': Hipkins not interested in automatic citizenship just for overseas MāoriHe's also distanced himself from more comments from Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris.17 Sep 05:09 AM
PoliticsThe 'good thing' Waititi says has come out of Ferris' explosive race commentsHe also addressed the sudden removal of an MP as the party's whip.16 Sep 10:50 PM
PoliticsLabour MP accuses TPM of starting to create ‘exclusive bunch of Māori’ "This week is about celebrating where everyone’s at on their journey."16 Sep 06:31 AM
PoliticsHipkins sends warning as Tamihere backs substance of Ferris' race comments Hipkins said he disagreed with the sentiment.15 Sep 11:36 PM
PoliticsLabour's Chris Hipkins distances himself from latest Te Pāti Māori commentsPresident John Tamihere has waded in. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Sep 11:14 PM
PoliticsLatest RNZ political poll points to deadlocked ParliamentTe Pāti Māori’s success in the electorates could be the clincher.15 Sep 07:35 PM
New Zealand'It gives me a lot of confidence': Teen finds strength in taiaha trainingClass sizes have tripled in a year, drawing Māori and Pākehā aged 6 to 60.14 Sep 11:28 PM
Politics‘Not some ethnic takeover:’ Jackson says Ferris giving 'political extremists attack lines'The Labour MP says Ferris' views 'are just nonsense and in fact racist'.14 Sep 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Labour byelection debacle demands ruling out TPMOPINION: Hipkins needs 140,000 more National voters to rule with just the Greens.11 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics‘Things are changing’: Te Pāti Māori MP suddenly removed from role, addresses Ferris' post'It’s a decision made by our leadership,' says MP of her removal as TPM whip.11 Sep 07:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What Stuart Nash’s gaffe means for NZ FirstOPINION: Nash had to issue a grovelling apology for his crude definition of a woman.11 Sep 01:06 AM
PoliticsWatch: Te Pāti Māori refuses to comment amid broad condemnation of ‘racist’ Ferris post 'I think they’re going to create division. I just don’t think there’s any place for them.'10 Sep 05:43 AM
PoliticsHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke silent on Tākuta Ferris commentsThe Te Pāti Māori wouldn't condemn the comments. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Sep 04:27 AM
Politics'I don't give a crap': TPM’s Ferris doubles down on 'racist' post despite party apologisingHe said it's 'unacceptable' for people of other ethnicities to campaign in the seat.09 Sep 11:19 PM