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Latest from Treaty of Waitangi
How NZ's colonial government misused laws at Parihaka
The 1881 invasion of Parihaka was one of NZ's most brutal events in history.
Minister accused of 'atrocious' behaviour, ignoring Treaty
In a meeting about taking a Waitangi Tribunal claim, Davis leaned in and said 'Go for it.'
Proposal to include Ihumātao in top heritage area
The area is regarded as internationally significant for its heritage values.
Using the Te Ao Māori worldview
The Māori approach is 'a natural resource we are lucky enough to have access to'.
100 days on and still no action on Ihumātao land dispute
"The PM said for Māori to hold her to account, well she needs to act on those words."
Beyond White Guilt: 'I can't change the story of my ancestors but I can try to build a different future'
Jen Margaret says Pākehā New Zealanders are creating blocks for Māori.
Push for new councillor to resign after Treaty comment
Reactions to comments to 'end the Treaty gravy train'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Letters: STV is a complicated system
In STV each voter's treated differently, and many fail to elect or help elect a candidate.
'Extremely unhelpful': Historian criticises Brash's claims about Māori deaths
Brash says the British Government is meddling in New Zealand race relations.
Letters: Only five got my vote
Don't give up on voting in the council election because all the hot air from candidates.
UK Govt to atone for Captain Cook's NZ landing deaths
Tuia250 commemorations over James Cook's arrival have been dogged by controversy.
Soper: Ihumātao - the lingering migraine for the Beehive
It was being touted as a possible Foreshore and Seabed issue for the Government.
Special cards part of Conservation Week
Caroline Beaufort humbled to be part of celebrations.
Call for New Zealand Wars remembrance day
COMMENT: It is not a pretty or honourable history, but we should honour it and the dead.
Comedian apologises over peddling Moriori, Māori myth
"If I had known this before I would not have said it."
New quiz: 10 more questions to test yourself on NZ history
NZ history is about to be compulsory in all schools. Can you pass our test?
NZ history will be compulsory in all schools. Here's 10 questions to test yourself
Just how much do you know about our nation's history?
Editorial: A hard road for treaty negotiators
TV series reveals the challenges faced by treaty negotiators.
Audrey Young: The new and sensitive test for Jacinda Ardern
COMMENT: The Government showed how sneaky it could be on sensitive issue this week.
Waitangi report throws open question of water ownership
Group pledges to test in court whether Maori have native title in water.
Catholic Church calls for Ihumātao solution
The Catholic Church is joining growing calls for Jacinda Ardern to visit Ihumātao.
The Elms: Land grab or historic opportunity?
A Tauranga historic site provokes controversy and pointed comments.
Audrey Young: Ardern entitled to be furious on prison failure
COMMENT: The challenge to the voting ban was two battles rolled into one.
Prue Kapua: Who is to blame for Ihumātao?
COMMENT: The land in question was never part of any Treaty of Waitangi settlement.
'Virtually landless': Moriori one step closer to justice
The Crown acknowledges how it helped stigmatise Moriori as racially inferior and extinct.
Bridges: Some Ihumātao protesters have 'nothing better to do'
Simon Bridges says some engaging peacefully; others 'want a cause'.
Thousands of prisoners may soon be able to vote - if NZ First agrees
Minister Andrew Little says Cabinet will consider allowing prisoners the right to vote.
Avocado growers in Aupouri Peninsula hamstrung by appeal
Appeal forces delay in drawing water from aquifer to nourish avocado plants in Northland.
Iwi consultation on Kermadecs 'rushed and superficial' - Finlayson
Former National Cabinet Minister says previous Govt's consultation with iwi was flawed.
Justice for Māori is economic, not political, and fairness is not a privilege
Today's Letters to the Editor.
Audrey Young: Winston Peters becomes a voice of sanity
COMMENT: Ardern's inexperience on vexed Māori issues is discomforting.
Peters: Three Māori babies killed since uproar over Oranga Tamariki uplift
Group demanding a halt to "stealing Māori children" plans rally at Parliament.
Battle for Ihumātao: How farmland became a flashpoint
Sunday was a day of peace and prayer at Ihumātao.