Politics‘Alarming concerns’: Seymour defends Treaty bill amid overwhelming oppositionThe public submissions were overwhelmingly opposed.03 Apr 10:38 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori plans own version of Privileges Committee after skipping key meetingThe party argues it would not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.02 Apr 03:34 AM
Politics‘Designed to silence us’: Te Pāti Māori refuses to face Privileges Committee over hakaThe party argues it will not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.01 Apr 03:38 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLegal legends: How two intellectual giants continue to shape NZ Sir Geoffrey Palmer told the Herald he deplores the way in which legislation is now made.30 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness$135m distributed last year by iwi to membersDistributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.27 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘We will make better decisions’: Mayor on iwi council appointmentsA pōwhiri was held for the three tangata whenua representatives.27 Mar 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Heartstring stuff’: Former politician wants reserve returned to whānau'We think it’s appropriate it comes back to our whānau.'25 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandTama Potaka changes tuneTama Potaka changes his tune on being unaware Treaty Principles removed from new Resource Management Act replacement.Watch25 Mar 02:39 AM
Politics‘The first I’ve heard of it’ Tama Potaka unaware Treaty principles removed from new RMACabinet was briefed on the change, but Potaka, a Cabinet minister, was unaware.25 Mar 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHapū agree price for 50% share of Hawke’s Bay AirportIf the sale is finalised, Mana Ahuriri will be the airport's largest shareholder.24 Mar 05:00 PM
PoliticsReal Life: MP Paul Goldsmith talks Treaty tensions, education and familyWhile the Treaty debate is 'fraught', there has to be a balance, he says.23 Mar 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘I’m pragmatic’: Willie Jackson gears up for one of Labour’s biggest jobs"On my own marae, I have banned [gang] patches for years."23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWould Jesus vote for Act? Church leaders respondDavid Seymour may be joking but he's still missing the point, say Christian leaders.19 Mar 03:00 AM
PoliticsPeeni Henare apologises but stands by his haka in ParliamentHenare was one of four MPs referred to the powerful privileges committee.12 Mar 05:32 AM
KahuHow an activist’s protest inspired a powerful new theatre productionNgahiriwa Rauhina stars in the one-man show about prison life and personal stories.11 Mar 10:18 PM
KahuIwi celebrate $21.7m settlement but brace for challenges aheadIwi negotiator Aiden Gilbert said the day was joyful but there were challenges ahead.08 Mar 10:26 PM
KahuWashington Post on NZ’s ‘divisive culture war’'Chihuahuas cannot be allowed to have an outsize impact on the Government'06 Mar 10:00 PM
KahuWhy Richard Prebble’s tribunal resignation is stirring political debatePrebble cited concerns over the tribunal's direction.06 Mar 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: David Seymour’s approach misses the mark on key issuesComplaints about school lunches include delays and poor nutritional value.03 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill submissions wrap up with activist Tāme ItiSelect committee told 'it’s just hoha, it’s a game of chess'.28 Feb 07:01 AM
Politics‘Absolutely deplorable’: Lawyer Annette Sykes says Treaty Principles Bill attempting to ‘erase the treaty from the soul of our nation’.Act leader David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is before the Justice Select Committee.25 Feb 10:25 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau warns of local government impactDozens of submitters gave their view today, including the current Wellington mayor.25 Feb 02:36 AM
New ZealandHow a rates breakthrough will help other Māori landownersRobyn Martin-Kemp will discuss the case at Waitangi, highlighting rates protections.24 Feb 09:56 PM
PoliticsWatch - Treaty Principles Bill: Dame Jenny Shipley; haka in the committee room; call for referendumBill proposes replacing Treaty principles with three new ones created by Parliament.19 Feb 10:24 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill oral submissionDame Jenny Shipley, haka in the committee room & calls for a referendum.Watch19 Feb 10:21 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill submission: Māori tired of constant defence against Govt policyPotaka: 'I think that I have a lot of aroha for those concerns...'18 Feb 12:09 AM
New Zealand'Environmental and cultural crisis': Legal fight looms over Wairoa's freshwater'The degradation of these waterways is both an environmental and cultural crisis.'16 Feb 11:36 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill creating ’major sense of distrust', 15-year-old saysA range of ages have submitted on the controversial bill.16 Feb 10:20 PM
KahuElder’s 38-year battle for justice: Resolution sought within lifetimeThe Crown is appealing a compensation ruling for customary landowners in the South Island.16 Feb 02:00 AM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: Fears law would place near ‘impossible’ costs on councilMayor voices opposition as justice committee set to hear 80 hours of oral submissions.14 Feb 02:37 AM
PoliticsGovt process on Treaty bill ‘fundamentally flawed’, former PM Sir Geoffrey Palmer says The bill proposes replacing existing Treaty principles with three new ones.12 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandCrown to return significant pā site to Far North hapūNgāti Rēhia will celebrate the return of its historic Kororipo Pā in Kerikeri.12 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy Ngāi Tahu is seeking greater control of water in crucial court caseNgāi Tahu wants court to rule on its rangatiratanga.11 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuMarlborough iwi’s challenge to beach vehicle bylaw dismissedThe bylaw bans vehicles on beaches from the Awatere River to Waima/Ure River.11 Feb 03:42 AM
