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Harawira taking time out from media spotlight
The embattled MP is not commenting on recent moves that have edged him towards possible expulsion from the Maori Party.

'We're having difficulty controlling him' - Sharples on Harawira
Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples said Hone Harawira was already behaving like an independent MP.

Maori Party leaders give Harawira the message - jump or be pushed
Maori Party leaders have made it clear Hone Harawira will be pushed if he refuses their request to resign.

Independent MP proposal 'silliest idea I've heard' - Harawira
Firebrand MP Hone Harawira has been given two weeks to decide if he wants to remain a Maori Party MP, in the wake of his racially abusive comments about white people.

Proposal for Harawira to become independent MP
The Maori Party president suggests embattled Te Tai Tokerau MP Hone Harawira leave the Party and become an independent MP.

Sharples makes unexpected appearance at Harawira hui
Maori Party co-leader Dr Pita Sharples is in the Far North at a hui for embattled MP Hone Harawira.

Maori Party to decide Harawira's fate tomorrow
The Maori Party have "a big call' to sort out the Hone Harawira situation, United Future leader Peter Dunne says. Party leaders Pita Sharples and Tariana Turia won't attend the Kaitaia hui.

Harawira's remarks distressing, behaviour unacceptable - Turia
Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia says Hone Harawira's trip to Paris and expletive filled email have been very distressing and damaging to the Maori Party.

Pressure still on leaders over Hone
Hone Harawira's apology has done little to relieve pressure on the Maori Party leadership to take a strong stance against him.

Harawira willing to repay money over Paris trip
Maori MP Hone Harawira says he'll pay back some of the taxpayers' money used to fund him attending parliamentary business which he skipped away from to see Paris.

I should have asked my wife to check email, Harawira admits
Hone Harawira knew his words were wrong minutes after sending an email that included bad language and racist comments, he told media today.

'Nanny' plan aims to help families
Scheme will involve kuia visiting pregnant Maori women to offer support and advice.

Harawira to apologise for racial remarks
Hone Harawira will front the nation today to apologise for comments he made about white people.

Harawira expected to apologise tomorrow
The Maori MP will reportedly apologise for racist remarks about white people and swearing when responding to a public email.

Harawira apology would be 'hypocritical' - Samuels
PM says Harawira should apologise, but ex-Labour MP Samuels says he should be made Maori Party leader.

Harawira lives to apologise another day
Hone Harawira has escaped expulsion from the Maori Party, but is likely to be told to publicly apologise for his trip to Paris and an angry email.

'When Wanganui sort out their mayor we'll sort out Hone'
Embattled Maori Party MP Hone Harawira was last night facing his party leadership to discuss disciplinary action.

Harawira's head on the chopping block
Hone Harawira is entitled to freedom of expression but email issue needs to be addressed, says Race Relations Commissioner.

Maori Party set to discipline Harawira – despite apology
The Maori Party is "on the verge" of disciplining MP Hone Harawira for lashing out at white people over criticism he bunked off a work trip to visit Paris.