Te Ao Māori
Final kilometre of Tarawera sewerage pipeline work to restart
Works were paused in February during Environment Court proceedings.
Analysis of demise of Treaty Principles Bill
After months of public protest and coalition infighting, the contentious Treaty Principles Bill has finally reached the end of its road - voted down at a heated second hearing. The Prime Minister said… Audio
Treaty Principles Bill voted down in parliament
The Treaty Principles Bill has been defeated at its second reading. National and New Zealand First voted against the bill, as they indicated they would. Labour, the Greens, and Te Pati Maori also… Audio
Watch: Te Pati Māori film crew ejected from public gallery
A livestream broadcast to Toitū Te Tiriti social media pages within Parliament was abruptly cut short after being supposedly barred from entering the gallery.
MPs debate over second reading of Treaty Principles Bill
It's been called a "grubby little bill" and a "valuable" lesson by its opponents in parliament today. In the coming hours, it is expected the future of the controversial Treaty Principles Bill will be… Audio
Iwi leader says 'Ōpōtiki-style' raids possible in meth crackdown
The chair of Te Runanga nui o Ngāpuhi said nothing is off the table including "Ōpōtiki-style" drug raids to crackdown down on methamphetamine use in his rohe. Audio
Rare native plant thriving after road works discovery
The Brachyglottis turneri, or Manawa Kawa can only be found in 11 locations in Taranaki and a handful of places in Whanganui.
Peters at 80: 50 years of political comebacks
Analysis: Like a Pied Piper in a double-breasted pinstripe suit, he led the disgruntled all the way to the ballot box at the last election, Grant Duncan writes.
Eugene Ryder
Former patched gang member, Eugene Ryder, reveals to Guyon what really pushes young people into gang life. Plus, his crisis of conscience at receiving a King's Service Medal and why "By Māori For… Video, Audio
The haka that led to a serious political standoff with the powerful Privileges Committee
The Treaty Principles Bill is all but dead, but the fallout from a protest haka in Parliament has Te Pāti Māori MPs at odds with the Privileges Committee
High Court rules Crown breached one of oldest Treaty Settlements
It relates to the 1992 Fisheries Settlement, commonly known as the Sealord Deal.
Mum traumatised by birthing staff's failure to adhere to tikanga
A mother birthed her baby into chaos after staff at a South Island hospital dismissed cultural wishes.
Whakataukī of the Week with Jacinta Ruru
Jacinta Ruru is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori and a Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Otago. Audio
'The people of Aotearoa have spoken'
A lawyer says there's been a clear message to the government about the Treaty Principles Bill.
'It reconnects us' - Australian rangatahi get back to their roots at Polyfest
Te Puna Mataatahi from the Gold Coast made its debut on the Polyfest stage.
Minister announces who will fill roles leading te reo Māori revitalisation
Tama Potaka announces role appointments and reappointments.
Ukraine a case study in how NZ needs to change defence spending - Hipkins
The Labour leader says an increase in defence spending is justified regardless of whether New Zealanders support it or not. Audio
Legal bid to halt sewerage pipe works fails in Environment Court
The decision comes less than two weeks since an urgent hearing.
PM doubles down on excluding Treaty bill submissions
But legal scholars warn the move sets a worrying precedent.
Te Pāti Māori MPs refuse to attend Parliament's Privileges Committee hearing
The Privileges Committee hearing was set after concerns were raised about their conduct during the first reading of the controversial bill.