Lillian Hanly

It comes as ActionStation Director Kassie Hartendorp acknowledges a "crisis of leadership" in Te Pāti Māori but points to the "huge tidal wave of support for Te Tiriti."

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the government is anti-Treaty and therefore anti-Māori, but the Prime Minister argues iwi leaders have worked to find "common ground".

Government and diplomatic corps representatives are being welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds ahead of Waitangi day.

Peeni Henare didn't put his name forward to be the party's candidate in the Tāmaki Makaurau seat before the deadline for candidate nominations passed.

Both governments released a joint statement confirming the possibility of expanding cooperation on critical minerals.

A hearing to consider MP Mariameno Kapa-King's expulsion from the party is underway.

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is also asking the court to require the party to conduct a "proper full and open and honest process" regarding its leadership through a special general meeting.

However, a new poll also shows most people's positions were not rattled by the recent Jevon McSkimming scandals. Audio

Winston Peters is concerned the Agreement will put pressure on the labour market.

Marae that provided welfare will receive $1m, but Te Pāti Māori's co-leader says their communities often face severe weather and need money for resilience.

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says advice from his ministry is being prepared "as we speak".

The Labour leader says the odds are against his party for this year's election, but he's determined to buck the trend.

The former Speaker has been in parliament for more than a decade.

Hipkins told his party caucus New Zealanders were looking for a "sense of hope" and weren't getting getting that from the government. Audio

Forest and Bird has criticised the removal of a criteria to show mining projects deliver a national or public benefit.

The Prime Minister says tariffs are not the way foward as the US president threatens extra tariffs on EU allies that oppose his Greenland plans.

After his State of the Nation speech, the prime minister said the conversation in Auckland was about "how much densification" and "where it happens".

In an interview with RNZ, Te Pāti Māori co-leaders say they were "blindsided" at the way things "spiralled out of control" this year.

However, the opposition party isn't saying whether it will back the deal if and when it is introduced to Parliament.

Coalition partner NZ First is withholding support for the trade deal - which means it is now in the hands of the opposition whether it passes or not.

In a sit-down interview with RNZ, the New Zealand First leader discusses the year that's been and the upcoming election.

Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith appointed Stephen Rainbow and Melissa Derby in August 2024.

Labour is calling it an 'absurd waste of public money' while the government is claiming victory.

A plan was unveiled today to merge housing, transport, and local government functions into one ministry.

The service provider for people with intellectual disabilities alleged education policies disadvantaged disabled students in schools.