New ZealandFlavell given portfolio renamed to reflect 'new focus' on Maori futureMaori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell's appointment to head the newly rebranded Maori Development portfolio reflects a new focus for what used to be Maori Affairs, Prime Minister John Key says.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandParliament loses 'a decent woman'Tariana Turia began parliamentary life as a list MP, then winning Te Tai Hauauru, before parting with Labour in 2004 and founding the Maori Party.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMum of 9's Parliament ticketMeet the Maori Party's next possible co-leader - a middle-aged mother of nine who's juggling a career and an even busier home life.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeals with National on the fast trackThe Maori Party expects to have a confidence and supply deal to put to its party members next week, co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell said last night after talks with the National Party leadership.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrumbs off the buoyant PM's tableThe election success of National has weakened the bargaining power of their support parties.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlavell open to olive branchMaori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell says he is not ruling out extending an olive branch to Mana leader Hone Harawira - but won't say if he could work with him again.21 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuOld allies at odds in crucial seat for MaoriThe two front-runners for the Waiariki seat say there are no hard feelings as they battle for the crucial electorate that could determine any Maori political gains.15 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuNeck and neck in race for NorthThe race for the crucial Te Tai Tokerau electorate took a dramatic turn last night when a Maori Television poll revealed the two leading candidates are neck and neck.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaori Party: A lesson from Professor Flavell (and his chart)Te Ururoa Flavell is campaigning at university, and it has clearly unleashed the inner teacher in him.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaori Party: WOF for all rentalsThe Maori Party would make a warrant of fitness for all rental properties compulsory within three years if it gets into government.09 Sep 06:19 AM
New ZealandCunliffe sticks to his gunsDavid Cunliffe is sticking by his decision to rule out the Maori Party in his government, but will not say if Labour would rather go back into Opposition than back down.09 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandFlavell: Cunliffe may have shot himself in footMaori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell says Labour's David Cunliffe may have done himself out of a chance of becoming Prime Minister by ruling out the Maori Party.08 Sep 06:46 PM
New ZealandMaori TV jobs safe: board chiefMaori Television says there will be no job losses at its news show Te Kaea and changes at the station have been put on hold.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaori TV scraps news show?Up to 25 people could see their jobs axed as Maori Television ditches its <i>Te Kaea</i> news show, Mana leader Hone Harawira claimed late last night.07 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMinor party leaders debate: Who won?Who came out on top in tonight's minor party leaders' debate? The Herald's top political correspondents make their picks.03 Sep 09:56 AM
New ZealandPeters refuses to pick PMWinston Peters would not state a preference for the next Prime Minister during tonight's minor leader's debate - and Colin Craig sought to use it against him.03 Sep 08:41 AM
New ZealandMinor party leaders debateMinor parties will almost certainly make up part of the next Government and the leaders are facing off over dinner tonight. Click here for the latest updates.03 Sep 07:58 AM
New ZealandThe leader who inspires them mostMaori Party founder Tariana Turia and former Governor-General and National Party Prime Minister Sir Keith Holyoake feature prominently as political heroes.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandIti, Fox, Flavell on Maori Party listTeacher and mother of nine Marama Fox and former party parliamentary staffer Chis Mckenzie are leading the Maori Party's party list behind Te Ururoa Flavell.25 Aug 07:32 AM
New Zealand'Hikois from hell' if seats droppedPrime Minister John Key said abolishing the Maori seats would rip the country apart and attract "hikois from hell".21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaori Party's 'three humble votes' make a differenceMaori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell says that Labour ruling out the Internet-Mana Party from ministerial posts shows the importance of the Maori Party sitting with the Government of the day.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCapital gains tax not housing 'panacea'Labour and the Green Party have conceded that a capital gains tax would not be a "panacea" for New Zealand's unaffordable housing crisis.06 Aug 10:36 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: MPs come and go but rare few earn high regardPoliticians come and politicians go. Some are loved, some are ridiculed, some are despised. Claire Trevett looks at two who will leave this week, respected.23 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAlan Duff: Get it on for Maori, odd coupleDoesn't he live in France? Yes, I do. So how is he still relevant to this country?23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHenare tweets farewell to politicsRetiring National MP Tau Henare fondly remembers accusing the Duke of Edinburgh of not doing anything and inviting the French Prime Minister to Apec - France is not a member.21 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuParty planning 'like Maori ninjas in stealth mode'A minimum hourly wage of $18.80, free doctors' visits for those under 18, and a warrant of fitness for all rental homes are among the election pledges of the Maori Party.13 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Nats miles in front, but it's still the season of rortsThis gaming of the system is not new, writes Brian Rudman. What is different this election is that instead of it being nudge-nudge, wink-wink, it's become formalised.17 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandNats fly high, new party nibbles GreensNew Herald poll shows Internet-Mana would get two MPs, as their success eats into the Greens vote while National is still well ahead of Labour.16 Jun 09:20 PM
