Indigenous | MāoriIwi-led marine restoration in the Hauraki Gulf long before government actionIwi revive Hauraki Gulf marine life before new protections, but some fishing and limited consultation spark concerns.1 hour ago
1tahiNational | Local ElectionsKaiwaka-Mangawhai candidate under fire for posting racist online remarks Kaiwaka-Mangawhai candidate Luke Canton is under fire after online posts have surfaced, making racially and culturally derogatory remarks involving high-profile Māori.1 day ago
2ruaRegional | KaiparaMayhem erupts at Kaipara emergency meeting, now adjourned until Friday morningA member of the public approached councillors, prompting Jepson to yell for them to sit. When they refused, the mayor ended the meeting, rescheduling it for 9am Friday.21 hours ago
3toruPolitics | Regulatory Standards BillSelect committee backs contentious Regulatory Standards Bill despite overwhelming oppositionSelect committee backs the RSB despite 99% opposition. Critics cite threats to Te Tiriti, rights, and democracy; Seymour defends it as reducing red tape. Second reading imminent.1 day ago
4whāPolitics | Pita TipeneKapa-Kingi v Te Pāti Māori: Pita Tipene calls for focus on voters and kaupapaAfter Eru Kapa Kingi accused Te Pāti Māori of a toxic culture, the party fired back. Ngāpuhi leader Pita Tipene says the focus should be on serving voters.1 day ago
5rimaPolitics | Te Pāti MāoriAnalysis: Te Pāti Māori turmoil exposes a deeper hurt for MāoriTe Pāti Māori faces turmoil over leaked allegations, financial overspend, and leadership rifts, undermining its kaupapa and risking wider harm to Māori amid unresolved internal strife.3 days ago
6onoPolitics | Māori wardsShane Jones addresses nationwide support for Māori wards New Zealand First’s Shane Jones says while the figures are quite revealing, the decision must be left to individual councils and their voters to decide.2 days ago
