New ZealandFlavell opens door to suitorsThe likely next co-leader of the Maori Party Te Ururoa Flavell has indicated the National Party may not be the Maori Party's first choice in a kingmaker position under his leadership.02 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Confusion reigns for Maori PartyRenewal, regeneration, rebirth. No matter what you call it, no political party can escape it.02 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandKey: Sharples made the 'right decision'Prime Minister John Key says Pita Sharples' decision to quit as Maori Party co-leader was the right decision, while Labour says the party's time 'has passed'.01 Jul 11:24 PM
New ZealandSharples to resign as co-leaderPita Sharples will today announce his resignation as Maori Party co-leader and will quit politics next year.01 Jul 07:30 PM
New ZealandSharples takes blame for by-election flopMaori Party co-leader Pita Sharples has taken some of the blame for the party's poor by-election result, indicating it could be a catalyst in decisions over his future.29 Jun 07:30 PM
OpinionTe Ururoa Flavell: Better to try and fail than to sit idly byI am now thinking on the next step in this issue, writes Te Ururoa Flavell. "In particular taking aim at the racing industry, and their exemption from the current package of reforms."25 Jun 09:30 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Labour has most to lose in byelection for Ikaroa-RawhitiIt appears inevitable Labour's candidate, Meka Whaitiri, will win the seat, writes Claire Trevett. The bigger question is how the Mana and Maori parties will go against each other.23 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Flavell's wine left with just the grape skinsA miracle took place in Parliament this week when National turned wine into water.19 Jun 05:30 PM
KahuMaori Party spells out balance of powerNa Raihania joked that he could help John Key with his literacy if he wins the Ikaroa-Rawhiti byelection.18 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Election's shadow falling on halls of powerOver the next 18 months, expect to see Key, and David Shearer, too, hovering outside Peters' office, bottle of Scotch in hand, writes Toby Manhire.23 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandGovt partners cash in on promisesBudget Day is often the time for the Government support partners to cash in on the promises National made to them in return for their support.15 May 05:30 PM
BusinessBudget to focus on social housingIncome-related rental subsidies look set to be extended in tomorrow's Budget to tenants in community-owned housing.14 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCharter schools on trackThere won't be any changes to legislation around the controversial partnership schools despite opposition parties continuing their objections to elements of the bill.12 May 01:10 AM
New ZealandGreens call for review of Pora convictionThe Greens have joined the Maori Party in calling for a review of the jailing of Teina Pora, who has served 20 years for the rape and murder of Susan Burdett.05 May 06:50 PM
Kahu'Please explain' on prosecution ratesThe Maori Party and the Green Party are asking the Government why prosecution rates of young Maori appeared to be far higher than Pakeha for the same crimes.10 Apr 08:10 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Infighting puts Maori Party neck on the lineFans of the rather spectacular David Attenborough Africa series will have observed similarities between the great giraffe turf war in that programme and the battle underway in the Maori Party.10 Apr 05:30 PM
KahuSharples may be in dog boxMaori Affairs Minister and Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples may be in the dog box with his party over internal wars over the leadership.08 Apr 05:30 PM
KahuSharples' blackmail claims rejectedMaori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell has rejected co-leader Pita Sharples' claims he is trying to blackmail the party by threatening to leave if he does not get the leadership.08 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandFlavell comments 'a kind of blackmail' - SharplesMaori Party co-leader Pita Sharples says MP Te Ururoa Flavell's statements that he will leave politics if he does not become leader before 2014 amount to "a kind of blackmail".08 Apr 02:11 AM
New ZealandStaying leader critical for party's survivalMaori Party co-leader Pita Sharples has come out of his corner fighting in the leadership contest with MP Te Ururoa Flavell.27 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionPita Sharples: I stay because I have a job to doMy jovial slip of the tongue about remaining the co-leader "until I die" was not what I intended, writes Dr Pita Sharples.27 Mar 04:30 PM
KahuTime for Sharples to stand aside: FlavellTe Ururoa Flavell has suggested it is time for Dr Pita Sharples to stand aside for fresh blood to take over leadership of the Maori Party.24 Mar 03:49 AM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Asset sales go ahead on trustDame Sian Elias and fellow judges of the Supreme Court made a remarkable declaration of confidence in you and me and our adherence to a constitution this week.01 Mar 04:30 PM
KahuLeaders support four year termJohn Key and David Shearer have both voiced support for a four-year parliamentary term - but the change will require public buy-in to happen.06 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionRawiri Taonui: Sharples key to Maori Party's runMaori political movements arise upon a huge up-welling of support around charismatic leaders in pursuit of a just cause, writes Rawiri Taonui.29 Jan 04:30 PM
KahuSwift rebuff to tilt at Maori seatsLabour leader David Shearer has said he will gun for the Maori Party electorate seats next year, exploiting the uncertainty in the party - but co-leader Tariana Turia has retaliated.25 Jan 04:30 PM
KahuRatana choosy who gets the lovePrime Minister John Key was left in little doubt that there was at least one place he wasn't the preferred Prime Minister: at Ratana Pa.24 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTuria plays down upheaval at topMaori Party co-leader Tariana Turia has downplayed suggestions her party is in chaos over its leadership, saying planning a changeover at the top was a healthy necessity for any party.24 Jan 04:30 PM
