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Special autonomy as a form of decentralisation is a popular idea in certain provinces of PNG. But in Bougainville and East New Britain the term has very different meanings, writes James Stiefvater.

They were mounting the appeal for their 3-year-old daughter, "who has lost her future through this decision".

The Detail - Sir Don McKinnon on New Zealand's key role in bringing peace to Bougainville over the past 30 years.

The new legislation - to combine and modernise the four laws setting out Parliament's statutory framework - has the initial unanimous backing of all parties.

Explainer - Why all the fuss about the Treaty Principles Bill? What's it about and where will it all end up?

Anura Kumara Dissanayake polled 42.3 percent of the votes - a massive boost to the 3 percent he managed in the last presidential election in 2019.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he may bring four-year political terms to a national vote at the next election.

"I really don't believe that they give a hoot about Te Tiriti o Waitangi," one critic says.

Analysis - David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is a step closer to Parliament, and Chris Hipkins' hints his party could go into the next election with a radical tax policy.

A letter from President Ishmael Toroama, calling for advocacy of Pope Francis, was presented to the Bishop of the Bougainville Catholic Diocese, Darius Kaluza.

The iwi has launched a legal challenge against the Kaipara District Council, which last month voted to abolish its Māori ward.

All but three of 45 councils which established the seats without a public referendum elected to retain the wards.

The Ministry of Justice told the coalition the bill isn't "grounded in the Treaty" and isn't supported by evidence.

The two governments released a joint statement Tuesday to confirm the former NZ Governor General as the independent moderator to support resolving outstanding issues on Bougainville's future.

Ngāti Whātua iwi is calling on the High Court to overturn Kaipara District Council's decision. Audio

Papua New Guinea will bring in former New Zealand governor-general and senior diplomat Sir Jerry Mateparae to help resolve a deep impasse over Bougainville's political future.

When Pope Francis touches down in the East Timorese capital of Dili this week he will be landing in a totally different nation to the one visited by his predecessor.

The ACT leader says churches are abandoning their core beliefs, after 400 Christian leaders condemned his controversial Treaty Principles Bill.

The council's strongly worded resolution also called on the CEO to explore the legal implications of not holding a binding poll as required.

President Ishmael Toroama eyes Melanesian Spearhead Group as first stop in 'external relations' foray.

So far, only two out of 44 councils have decided to ditch the positions. Audio

The wards have proven their worth, one councillor says: "Let's be honest here whānau, the system we have had for the last 150 years has not worked for Māori".

The public meeting was packed with people from all walks of life, and ended in a rousing haka when the majority of councillors cast their vote in favour.