New ZealandParties ready to go to the pollsEnglish says NZ First an 'unlikely' choice of governing partner, saying Nats prefer to stick to their present allies.01 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuWillie Jackson dumps Maori PartyThe Maori broadcaster and former Alliance MP is set to announce he is standing for Labour instead.01 Feb 07:31 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsRoundup: Labour's balancing act with Mana-MaoriThe evolving and prospering alliance of the two Maori parties is causing problems for the Labour Party and Andrew Little.31 Jan 12:13 AM
KahuLabour and Greens won't cut election dealsLabour and the Greens say they have dropped plans to cut electoral "deals" in marginal seats,30 Jan 04:31 AM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: Anti-GM campaigners seek social media supportAnti-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.29 Jan 08:45 PM
KahuLittle emerges from Ratana unscathedLabour's visit to Ratana Pa today was a relatively quiet one - the fireworks instead came from Gareth Morgan.24 Jan 01:36 AM
KahuLittle dismisses Mana as 'irrelevant'Labour leader Andrew Little has all but ruled out forming a post-election coalition with the Maori Party or Mana Movement.23 Jan 10:42 PM
New ZealandLabour Party woos Ratana voteThe 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.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMaori Party, Mana together in RatanaThe Maori Party and Mana Movement have made a symbolic joint appearance at the first big political event of the year in Ratana.23 Jan 04:17 AM
KahuBill English welcomed on to Ratana PaBill English's arrival this afternoon was uneventful compared to his first Ratana visit in 2002 - also the first by a National Party leader.22 Jan 11:50 PM
KahuThe Ratana political dance beginsLabour leader Andrew Little says the Maori Party is "effectively the Maori branch of the National Party."22 Jan 07:41 PM
New ZealandMP resignations before and after MMPResignations by MPs has been pronounced since MMP began in 1996, of both of list and constituency MPs.16 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Politics can be nastyCOMMENT: Politics can be a nasty, thankless business, especially when you're the leader.14 Dec 08:50 PM
New ZealandCYF overhaul risks a 'stolen generation'The Maori Party says the Child Youth and Family overhaul risks creating a "stolen generation" of Maori children.13 Dec 08:48 PM
New ZealandBill English's long road to redemptionReputation studiously rebuilt after a political mauling 14 years ago, the new PM now has chance to right the record, writes Claire Trevett.09 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuJudith Collins: 'No tax cuts'Judith Collins has laid out her policy agenda if she is elected Prime Minister.07 Dec 04:42 AM
New ZealandOpposition tributes hide excitementLabour appear quietly thrilled about the prospect of a National Party without John Key.05 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Time to take Maori parties seriouslyCOMMENT: It's "game on" in the Maori seats for next year's election with a Maori-Mana showdown with Labour looking likely.02 Dec 02:34 AM
New ZealandOpposition parties in virtual dead heatThe latest poll canvassed views not just views on political parties but on what impact a Donald Trump presidency would have on New Zealand.27 Nov 06:48 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsWill Trump effect be felt Downunder too?COMMENT: Does the success of outsider Republican nominee Donald Trump signal the time for a political revolution in Godzone too?19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRelief for homeowners after RMA dealThe Govt is making an announcement on the long-stalled changes to the Resource Management Act this afternoon.08 Nov 10:56 PM
KahuDate set for NZ land war remembranceDate chosen to commemorate land wars has special significance for those who say Maori never ceded sovereignty.31 Oct 07:19 AM
New ZealandHowie Tamati selected for Maori PartyHowie 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.30 Oct 12:59 AM
KahuDame Tariana slams prison plansDame Tariana Turia has accused the Government of spending more money on locking people up than on combating poverty. The former Maori 19 Oct 06:03 PM
KahuSchool honours Sir Pita SharplesThe latest inductee into the Central Hawke's Bay College Honours is Sir Pita Sharples. Sir Pita attended Central Hawke's Bay College's 13 Oct 12:10 AM
New ZealandBennett: Many homeless proposals underwayLabour, Greens and the Maori Party released the results of their inquiry this morning after holding public hearings around the country.09 Oct 11:30 PM
KahuMaori Party courts the big wigsLabour will pit former TV presenter Tamati Coffey against Maori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell in 2017 but the Maori Party has its own big names in sight.05 Oct 05:18 AM
KahuTuria blasts 'racist' children's lawMaori Party co-founder Dame Tariana Turia has blasted the Government for "institutional racism" in its proposed reform of child protection 26 Sep 04:14 AM
PoliticsGovt wants iwi fishing ban set in stoneThe Government says it is open to a deal with iwi on the proposed Kermadec Islands marine sanctuary.15 Sep 05:37 AM
New ZealandOne-night-stand penalty may be wipedA brief liaison with a man she didn't know cost a young Auckland woman $28 a week off her benefit for two years.14 Sep 08:32 PM
OpinionSoper: Government slow to learnCOMMENT: You'd think Governments would have learnt by now that if they ignore Maori they do so at their peril.14 Sep 05:38 AM
KahuFlavell takes aim at addiction (+video)Maori Party co-leader and Waiariki MP Te Ururoa Flavell says he is sick and tired of attending tangi of Maori who have died as a result 08 Sep 08:25 PM
New Zealand'Nothing new' in homeless inquiry - GovtGetting rough sleepers off the street could have a net economic benefit in NZ, an Opposition-led inquiry into homelessness has heard.04 Sep 11:13 PM
KahuMarama Fox - Te Fox in the BeehiveThe slings and arrows bounce off her and she gleefully hurls criticism but Marama Fox worries that she's sometimes not nice enough to others.12 Aug 05:00 PM
