COMMENT: Unlike other electoral accommodations, the Mana Maori deal is devoid of subtlety.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: If Hone Harawira could do it all over again, he would not get into bed with Kim Dotcom.

The Maori Party and the Mana Party are about to sign an agreement that's expected to involve electorate deals designed to enhance

Bill English said the problems in the bill could be easier to sort out in practice than in theory.

Labour and Act say they will back a Green Party proposal to give domestic violence victims up to 10 days' paid leave.

Labour, Greens, Maori Party add weight to call for inquiry into claims of abuse of children in state care.

Radio host is unperturbed about ruffling quite a few feathers in his shock-jock career as he jumps into the big red waka, reports Claire Trevett.

A new, Opposition-led inquiry into the state of aged care in New Zealand kicks off tomorrow.

Willie Jackson's move to Labour has upset some in the party - but leader Andrew Little has told them to keep their concerns in-house.

English says NZ First an 'unlikely' choice of governing partner, saying Nats prefer to stick to their present allies.

The Maori broadcaster and former Alliance MP is set to announce he is standing for Labour instead.

The evolving and prospering alliance of the two Maori parties is causing problems for the Labour Party and Andrew Little.

Labour and the Greens say they have dropped plans to cut electoral "deals" in marginal seats,

Anti-GM campaigners have launched a video on social media urging the Māori party to condemn Government's proposed changes to the Resource Management Act, which would remove their right to remain GM Free. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Labour's visit to Ratana Pa today was a relatively quiet one - the fireworks instead came from Gareth Morgan.

Labour leader Andrew Little has all but ruled out forming a post-election coalition with the Maori Party or Mana Movement.

The Labour Party will arrive at Ratana Pa today under pressure to show it deserves to maintain its hold on the Maori seats at this year's election.

The Maori Party and Mana Movement have made a symbolic joint appearance at the first big political event of the year in Ratana.

Resignations by MPs has been pronounced since MMP began in 1996, of both of list and constituency MPs.

COMMENT: Politics can be a nasty, thankless business, especially when you're the leader.

The Maori Party says the Child Youth and Family overhaul risks creating a "stolen generation" of Maori children.

Reputation studiously rebuilt after a political mauling 14 years ago, the new PM now has chance to right the record, writes Claire Trevett.

Judith Collins has laid out her policy agenda if she is elected Prime Minister.

Labour appear quietly thrilled about the prospect of a National Party without John Key.

COMMENT: It's "game on" in the Maori seats for next year's election with a Maori-Mana showdown with Labour looking likely.

The latest poll canvassed views not just views on political parties but on what impact a Donald Trump presidency would have on New Zealand.

COMMENT: Does the success of outsider Republican nominee Donald Trump signal the time for a political revolution in Godzone too?

The Govt is making an announcement on the long-stalled changes to the Resource Management Act this afternoon.

Date chosen to commemorate land wars has special significance for those who say Maori never ceded sovereignty.

Howie Tamati will stand for the Maori Party in Dame Tariana Turia's former seat of Te Tai Hauauru and is hoping his profile will help win the seat back.