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Outdoor smoking ban too 'nanny state' - PM
A proposal to ban smoking at beaches and other public places doesn't have the support of John Key, who thinks it is too "nanny state".
Put foreshore under Maori control - Harawira
Maori Party MP Hone Hawawira says the solution to the Foreshore and Seabed Act would be to put the foreshore and seabed under Maori control.
Ban smoking from beaches, health officials ask
Health officials tackling Maori smoking want new measures to ban the habit at beaches, playgrounds, bus stops and other areas.
Maori flag copyright not about money - designer
The woman who designed the Tino Rangatiratanga flag disputes accusations that the family of embattled Maori Party MP Hone Harawira are "cashing in" on the flag.
<i>Rawiri Taonui:</i> Partnership gives reason for hope
Rawiri Taonui looks at the alliance with the National Party and the year ahead for Maori.
Labour gets icy welcome at Ratana
Labour has been challenged to reciprocate Ratana's decades-long loyalty by giving four Ratana candidates winnable Parliamentary list positions.
Ratana pats Key on back
Prime Minister John Key arrived far too early for the party, but got the present he wanted at the annual Ratana celebrations yesterday.
National, Act to get tough on violent crime
National and Act have agreed to pass a three-strikes law under which some killers will be locked away in prison without any chance of release.
Maori travel permits 'illegal'
The Minister of Maori Affairs is warning that people using a 'Maori Traveller's Permit' instead of a driver's licence will be prosecuted.
Harawira continues fighting talk
Maori Party MP Hone Harawira says the sentiment behind his "white mother....ers" remarks remains and the "rape of Maori land" continues.
Hapu: 'Hate flag' at Waitangi would be breach of Treaty
A Northland hapu leader says flying the "tino rangatiratanga" flag at the Treaty grounds during Waitangi celebrations would be a breach of treaty rights.
Smoking tax rise explored by Govt
The Ministry of Health has given the clearest signal yet that the Government is likely to increase the tax on cigarettes to help slash the number of people who smoke.
Politics 2009: Key, Goff and the recession
A new PM defied the odds as the Govt struggled to deal with the worst recession in decades, and Labour played catch up politics.
Harawira says sorry for email and threats
Another abusive email has Hone Harawira back in the political spotlight.