New Zealand’s proposed overhaul of Treaty of Waitangi clauses has come under international scrutiny, with criticism emerging at a United Nations forum in New York over the direction of the […] ...

Talk of a possible snap election is gaining momentum, with Te Pāti Māori President John Tamihere signalling the party is already preparing for an early return to the polls. Tamihere […] ...

The decision to stand down TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman from Parliament for five days is fuelling debate over the treatment of women journalists, particularly Māori women, in political and […] ...

The fallout from the Maiki Sherman suspension is continuing to spark wider debate, with Waatea Editor Matthew Tukaki weighing in on the state of media, public trust, and the political […] ...

Respected Māori leader Kingi Kiriona has been confirmed as Labour’s candidate for the Hauraki-Waikato electorate, bringing decades of experience in cultural leadership, education, and community ...

Residents in Whangārei Heads and Doubtless Bay are being urged to take part in upcoming public meetings focused on the growing challenges facing Aotearoa’s coastlines. The free events, titled Coastal ...

New Zealand’s Privacy Commissioner is warning a proposed law change could significantly erode the privacy rights of all New Zealanders, raising serious concerns about trust, oversight, and the future ...

Labour has selected Māori ward councillor and community advocate Toni Boynton as its candidate for Waiariki in the 2026 general election, marking a move from local to national politics grounded […] ...

Here are my punts on the 7 Māori electorates. The Māori Electorates are a lot more conservative than most punters reckon, but they have also had an influx of younger […] ...

Te Pāti Māori President John Tamihere says the way te Tiriti o Waitangi is being reframed by the Government signals a dangerous shift away from meaningful recognition of Māori rights. […] ...

A major new investment is being rolled out to combat one of Aotearoa’s most preventable yet deadly health issues, with a $2 million joint programme set to deliver the largest […] ...

Peace advocates are calling on Aotearoa to reject a United States-led push to join a multinational maritime force in the Strait of Hormuz, warning it risks dragging New Zealand into […] ...