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National and NZ First’s frustration over Treaty bill only set to grow
OPINION: NZ First leader Winston Peters looked annoyed when he spoke of the bill's future.
Christopher Luxon speaks about National's relationship with Māori and the Treaty Principles Bill
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks about National's relationship with Māori and the Treaty Principles Bill at Rātana. Video / Mark Mitchell
Council steps in after residents complain about rats, flooding
'This has been happening for years and years.'
Historic Hawke's Bay: Frederick Bennett's journey to uniting Māori and Pākehā
OPINION: Bennett became the first Māori Bishop in 1928, uniting Māori and Pākehā in faith.
Club rugby: Rātana take on Marist this weekend at the Pā
Picking up a bonus-point win, Rātana have closed to within two points of Marist.
Revised book on TW Ratana to hit shelves next week
It’s 100 years since Ratana travelled but his work is etched in the UN's walls.
Rātana church tumuaki Andre Meihana has died
Andre Meihana was acknowledged for his 'unwavering love' for Te Iwi Morehu.
Government department adviser in firing line for ‘potential conflict of interest’ as Rātana speaker
The speaker is being investigated by the government department he works for.
Hipkins grills Luxon on smokefree legislation in first Question Time of 2024
Meanwhile, the Green Party's James Shaw said he will resign as co-leader.
Shane Jones issues challenge to his hecklers - come to Waitangi
They could expect 'a verbal lashing' if they tried it again.
Fear of Treaty ‘meddling’ central to Govt’s Rātana challenge as Waitangi Day beckons
This year's Rātana may have seen the first politician get booed on the marae.
'I don’t mind the provocation': PM speaks on Treaty Principles Bill
Luxon said there was a “range of views and feelings and people are free to express it”.
Rātana celebrations under way
Kiingi Tuuheitia and a contingent of Waikato Tainui have reached Rātana
'Awakened the taniwha': PM expecting strong challenges from Māori at Rātana
Two of the three coalition partners will be attending the annual Rātana celebrations.
Year's second important Māori event attracts thousands to Rātana
This year’s celebrations at Rātana Pa have kicked off in sunny weather.
Act won’t attend Rātana; Luxon and Peters set to speak
Act leader David Seymour says the Waitangi Day celebrations carry more significance.
Rātana hui reflects choice of mōrehu, not a split in ranks
The six parishes of Muriwhenua in Northland will host a ceremony from January 23–25.
Defunct milking shed becomes thriving nursery
The nursery produced 40,000 plants in its first season.
In profile: Meet Rangitīkei’s comedic communications guy Ben Caldwell
Someone asked: 'Who is Ben? I hear he’s really cool.'
Treaty of Waitangi settlement 'just crumbs off the table. But the healing has to start'
'This piece of justice will re-energise and boost all the peoples in this area.'
New Whanganui cop looks to save lives
Khan-Lee Docherty said his training opened his eyes to what police work entails.
Newly elected Rātana Church leader hits the road
"Manuao is happiest when working and providing for his people."
Scholarship recipient connects with home while abroad
Lee Arna Nepia hoped her trip would encourage others to pursue the scholarship.
Te Pāti Māori eyes Te Tai Hauāuru for election 2023
Adrian Rurawhe's decision to go list only at the election opens door for Te Pāti Māori.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Which politicians impressed at Rātana
There was plenty of laughter and good advice for the politicians.