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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.

Harawira's behaviour gets rebuke from Turia
Hone Harawira's "unacceptable" behaviour has prompted a flood of racist and abusive emails to the Maori Party, co-leader Tariana Turia says.

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 apologises for email but not sentiment
Maori Party MP Hone Harawira has apologised for the language that he used in an email but not the sentiment.

'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.