Speaker ‘taking advice’ after TPM MPs burn bill outside Parliament
The Speaker of the House is “taking advice” after two Te Pati Māori MPs burnt a copy of…
Opposition promises to repeal marine and coastal rights law change
Opposition parties have promised to repeal the coalition’s changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act (MACA) if…
Govt ignored advice against overturning marine title rulings
The Government ignored advice from its own officials not to overturn recent decisions in the High Court where…
‘I think we’re all trying to find peace in ourselves’ — Tāme Iti on Māori activism, art
Tūhoe activist Tāme Iti says what scares him is not responding to injustice and turning your back, as…
Bill to protect Hauraki Gulf passes
Legislation boosting marine protections in the Hauraki Gulf has passed its third reading, but not without criticism over…
Gisborne candidate twice struck off medical register
A Gisborne District Council candidate who has been struck off the medical register twice says his story is…
Demoted Te Pāti Māori MP speaks out ahead of party ‘reset’
A public rift within Te Pāti Māori continues to deepen ahead of a promised “reset” of the party…
Te Pāti Māori MP speaks of ‘dysfunction’ after whip demotion
Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has highlighted what she calls dysfunction within the party as she doubled…
Oxford confers Māori scholar Mākereti Papakura with posthumous degree
Oxford University has honoured Mākereti Papakura, believed to be the first indigenous woman to study at the institution,…
Govt prepared to remove tikanga Māori from court rulings
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has warned lawyers that “unique” court rulings recognising tikanga Māori could cost the country…
Vehicle ban gets the nod
Vehicles will soon be banned from accessing a scenic stretch of South Wairarapa coastline for at least two…
Ngāti Tūwharetoa chief Sir Tumu te Heuheu dies
Sir Tumu te Heuheu, the ariki and paramount chief of Ngāti Tūwharetoa, has died. In a statement, Te…