New Zealand'Tupperwaka' sails into sea of criticismNgati Whatua and minister defend $2m project against claims it's a waste of money.06 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Age of Austerity? We're still spending on plasticSo much for Bill English's much-heralded Age of Austerity.06 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandMaori Party to review its non-aggression pact with HarawiraThe Maori Party will review the non-aggression pact it made with its former member and Te Tai Tokerau MP Hone Harawira, after continued criticism by him of the party.04 Apr 08:12 AM
KahuMarine bill win draws line in sandAmid cries of racism and snipes between the Maori Party and its former colleague Hone Harawira, the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill was passed yesterday.24 Mar 04:30 PM
KahuParliament passes controversial billLegislation that repeals the Foreshore and Seabed Act and gives Maori the right to seek customary title to parts of the coastline has been passed into law after a passionate debate in Parliament.24 Mar 06:41 AM
New ZealandPet projects face cuts, Key warnsThe Government's coalition partners have been warned their pet projects will not be exempt from the drive for savings in this year's Budget, with funding for the Act Party's taskforce and Maori Party's Whanau Ora scheme under review. 22 Mar 04:30 PM
KahuTears as hikoi gathers at ParliamentA 300-strong hikoi marched on Parliament today to lay to rest the foreshore and seabed legislation and its replacement, along with the Maori Party logo.22 Mar 01:31 AM
KahuMaori activist says foreshore hikoi an 'embarrassment'A hikoi due to arrive at parliament today brings shame to Maori and leaders should call it off, a Ngapuhi activist says.21 Mar 07:00 PM
KahuSpeech ban ends for foreshore billGovernment permits its MPs to comment after attempt to speed up progress on legislation fails17 Mar 04:30 PM
KahuAct MP's comments on foreshore 'racist'"Racist" and "inappropriate" remarks by Act MP Hilary Calvert have been condemned by the Maori Party and Attorney-General.16 Mar 06:02 AM
KahuPeaceful hikoi marches down Queen StThe organiser of a hikoi which marched peacefully down Auckland's Queen Street today says the new foreshore and seabed legislation breaches the Treaty of Waitangi.16 Mar 03:08 AM
KahuParties get set to fight foreshore legislationLegislation that will replace the Foreshore and Seabed Act could become law by the end of the week, and in Parliament today parties opposed to it were preparing to fight it to the last clause.15 Mar 06:08 AM
New ZealandHarawira holds first meeting on new partyIndependent MP Hone Harawira has held the first of a series of meetings to discuss setting up a new political party.11 Mar 02:00 AM
Kahu'Shame! Dumb! Doh!' - Harawira forgets to voteHone Harawira says it was "dumb" and shameful that he forgot to vote on the bill that was the main reason for his break with the Maori Party.08 Mar 08:05 PM
KahuHarawira misses foreshore and seabed voteThe second reading of the bill to replace the Foreshore and Seabed Act has passed through Parliament and former Maori Party MP Hone Harawira wasn't there to vote against it - despite the bill being the reason for him leaving his party.08 Mar 06:14 AM
KahuHarawira: Freedom worth 'Siberia' seatIndependent MP Hone Harawira says he will have a broom closet for an office and sit in Siberia in Parliament, but it's worth it to be free.07 Mar 08:39 PM
