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Audrey Young: Te Pāti Māori MP scores spectacular own-goal over 'lies' slur
OPINION: Tākuta Ferris proved his point with his own blatant porky.
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It follows a poor public poll for the Labour leader.
Audrey Young: The tsunami of policies aimed at Māori
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Peters pulls Ngata into Treaty debate from the grave
Sir Apirana Ngata's family discussed how to respond to him being used in debate.
‘Need rather than race’: Govt formally makes expectations clear to public services
A coalition agreement says that “need” should be prioritised over "race".
Waitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood reps
If law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.
Audrey Young: David Seymour's Treaty bill is already a disaster
OPINION: No, we don't yet have a draft. But we have at least one unworkable principle.
Coalition Government's 'anti-Māori agenda' slammed
Indigenous leaders around the world call for the Treaty to be respected.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Shane Jones vs the judge - he's naughty but not guilty
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Claire Trevett: Silencing of Shane Jones an easy first test of coalition discipline steps
Shane Jones has been quietened - but a few in National quietly agree with his views.
Kiwis importing hearing aids to avoid prohibitive local costs
Carolyn Cooper warns that untreated hearing loss increases the risk of dementia.
Opinion: This Govt's war on nature is an attack on who we are as Kiwis
OPINION: This great leap backwards is completely unnecessary, won’t speed up development.
Arena Williams: Time to honour what Kīngi Tūheitia stood for
OPINION: The Māori King reminded us what good leadership is.
Editorial: The GP crisis and the patients left out in the cold
OPINION: 'The drip is turning to a trickle, which threatens to become a torrent.'
Richard Prebble: The folly of issuing parking fines
OPINION: Are we really going to start people on the path to prison for parking?
'Should not have been said': Peters sides with Collins over Jones' 'communist' judge remark
Winston Peters has made his thoughts clear.
Shane Jones cool after being hauled over the rocks by Collins
The minister says telling off won't stop him enjoying his birthday.
Watch: Auckland the big winner as Govt unveils $32.9b transport plan
The plan sets out how NZTA will spend its funding to improve and maintain the network.
‘Sought to school me’: Jones gets ‘clear message’ from Collins to change approach after judge comments
"The principle of comity really requires someone like me to put a stone on my tongue."
Waikato-Tainui heading to Turangawaewae Marae to pay their respects
Thousands expected to attend tangihanga over the weekend.
Opinion: Is NZ’s political system fit for purpose?
OPINION: The problem is that politics is becoming more contested and more fragmented.
'Communist judge': Barristers want action after ministers' comments on judiciary
It comes after Shane Jones referred to one High Court Judge as a 'communist'.
Rob Campbell: Cross-party or apolitical policies in economy is mistaken and even dangerous
Rob Campbell believes bi-partisan politics is the only way forward
Goldsmith does things at pace, official tells Waitangi Tribunal hearing into foreshore and seabed decision
Iwi complain about 'injustice' of three-week consultation on law change.
'Nanny state nonsense': Tobacco policy document NZ First tried to hide
Casey Costello originally denied such a document existed.
Claire Trevett: Govt's fast-track backdown delivers a nod to critics but not a buckling
COMMENT: Ministers lose the power to decide fast-track projects, but still have influence.
Tonga diary: Roasted pig, octopus and media redemption at the Pacific Islands Forum
The Foreign Minister rejoiced over how journalists might achieve some redemption.
Ministers lose sign-off powers in backdown on Fast-track Approvals Bill
Chris Bishop, Shane Jones and Simeon Brown will no longer have final approval powers.
Thames-Coromandel reaffirms Māori wards support
'Supporting the establishment of a Māori ward or wards takes nothing away from Pākehā.'
Audrey Young: Foreshore and seabed bill close to being finalised – what you need to know
The facts behind the latest moves to change the legislation.
Audrey Young: If Seymour can't stop dissing the boss, he shouldn't be Deputy PM
OPINION: Act's leader is pushing his luck over the Treaty principles bill.
Minister warns Electricity Authority will be ‘roadkill’ if energy prices not addressed
Shane Jones says it must use its powers to rein in energy generation companies' profits.