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David Cameron's Falklands visit prompts playful dig from Buenos Aires
The British Foreign Minister is visiting the Falkland Islands and vowed to help protect the islands as long as the residents want it.
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Four-year terms could mean double-election years
Local Government NZ says a longer council term could be a good test case for Parliament, but it comes with a warning.
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Do New Zealanders really want a Treaty referendum?
A new poll shows "opinion is polarised" about whether there should be a referendum on the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio
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Do New Zealanders really want a Treaty referendum?
For over thirty years Rangahau Aotearoa Research New Zealand has helped dozens of government and not-for-profit organisations understand what Aotearoans are thinking across a range of social issues… Audio
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Seymour's bill still front and centre despite National's attempt at a reset
Analysis - The Treaty Principles Bill is still in the spotlight despite National trying to shift attention, Peter Wilson writes.
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'We will not be supporting that bill': Luxon on Treaty Principles
The prime minister has clearly ruled out his party supporting the Treaty Principles Bill beyond Select Committee.
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ACT's Treaty Principles Bill info campaign aims to ward off 'false claims'
"Time and time again, the opposition have claimed we are trying to re-write, or even abolish, the Treaty. This is false," David Seymour says.
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'I wanted consistency' - PM on using the same Waitangi speech
Christopher Luxon is standing by the speech he gave on Tuesday, saying he wanted to send a clear message that the Treaty is sacrosanct. Audio
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Waitangi: Government denies it's 'delegitimising' Māori
Government leaders have rejected allegations they are degrading tino rangatiratanga, saying the proposed Treaty Principles Bill won't "delegitimise" Māori.
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All wards should be treated the same, says LGNZ president
Councils are attacking the government's proposal to bring back local referenda for Māori wards.
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LGNZ calls for govt to 'play fair' on Māori wards
Local Government New Zealand is calling on the government to "play fair" on Māori wards and constituencies.
LGNZ believes the coalition government's proposal to re-establish referendums on Māori… Audio
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When does protest become art? Defacing an English version of the Treaty of Waitangi
The activists who defaced an English version of Ti Tiriti o Waitangi at Te Papa last year planned their actions very carefully, says Cally O’Neill from the social justice action group Te Waka… Audio
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Repeal, disestablish, abolish - what's the plan for Māori?
There's growing fear and anger from Māori over moves by the coalition government to revisit the rules around the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio
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Repeal, disestablish, abolish - what's the plan for Māori?
There's growing fear and anger from Māori over moves by the coalition government to revisit the rules around the Treaty of Waitangi.
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National undecided on ACT's four-year term legislation
The party says it has no position on a longer term, despite committing to introduce legislation on it.
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Mata Reports: Episode 5 - Trick or Treaty
The fate of the Treaty of Waitangi is teetering on the brink of a popular vote, as the new coalition government pledges to introduce a Treaty Principles Bill, potentially triggering a referendum. Video, Audio
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Pacific Predictions: A look ahead at 2024
Analysis - The new year holds both challenges and opportunities for the Pacific islands region, writes Tess Newton Cain.
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'Our founding document': Willis on Seymour's Treaty remarks
"The question then becomes well, what does partnership mean?" the finance minister told RNZ's First Up. Audio
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Coalition government 'committed to misreading' the relationship between Māori and Crown - Treaty expert
Lawyer Dayle Takitimu says there needs to be a clarification about Māori rights under the Treaty, not a debate. Audio
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Treaty Principles bill 'unhelpful and divisive' - Tama Potaka
The Māori Development Minister says a historic hui was positive and constructive, and National would not support ACT's push for a referendum on the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio
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'The wairua brought them'
Analysis - RNZ contributor Mihingarangi Forbes reflects on the highlights and historic discussions from the weekend's 12,000-strong hui in Ngaaruawaahia.
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Opposition parties urge Christopher Luxon to shut down Treaty Principles bill
Opposition parties have seized on a leaked ministerial memo about the government's proposed Treaty Principles bill, saying the prime minister should put a stop to it.
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Vanuatu govt plans to hold referendum on political parties legislation in June
Vanuatu's prime minister says he expects a referendum on the proposed Political Parties Registration Act will be held in June.
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Electoral review head criticises refusal to let prisoners vote
The head of the Independent Electoral Review panel says a ban on voting for prisoners is inherently unfair. Audio
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Minister defends dismissing electoral review recommendations
The final report from the Independent Electoral Review is out, and the Government has already dismissed some of its key recommendations.
The report contained more than 140 recommendations with the… Audio
