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Shane Jones responds to interuption during Waitangi powhiri
A "circus" and a "cheap stunt." That's how NZ First's Shane Jones is labelling an interuption during the powhiri for politicians at Waitangi today. He even went so far as to say funding for the… Audio
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David Seymour drowned out by song at Waitangi
ACT Party leader David Seymour faced the wrath of Ngapuhi and Toitu Te Tiriti at Waitangi today, briefly losing his microphone and getting drowned out by song when he spoke. He was among government… Audio
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Thousands predicted to descend on Waitangi talks never arrived
While Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi's tangihanga and the Prime Minister's absence contributed, there was also a snubbing by some.
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Live: Politicians welcomed at Waitangi, but not all will be there
Follow all the speeches and events from the Treaty Grounds.
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Should schools have the day off after Waitangi Day?
Dozens of schools are giving their students and some teachers a four day weekend, choosing not come back to class on Friday after the Waitangi Day holiday. That is despite Associate Education Minister… Audio
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Shane Jones' threat to cut future funding for Waitangi Trust over pōwhiri disruption
The senior NZ First Minister said the pōwhiri had become a circus and was no longer fit for purpose after multiple interruptions.
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Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 February 2025
In today's episode, unemployment has risen to the highest level since 2020 as the recession starts to bite; it's been a fiery reception for ACT leader David Seymour at Waitangi; a major upgrade has… Audio
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Labour would not support Te Tiriti commissioner with veto right - Hipkins
The Labour Party will not support Te Pāti Māori's call for the establishment of a parliamentary commissioner for Te Tiriti with the ability to veto parliamentary decisions, Chris Hipkins told RNZ. Audio
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The school where students still love their free lunches
A high school that makes its own healthy lunches says they hardly have any leftovers at the end of the day. Audio
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Seven new charter schools set to open their doors
Seven new charter schools are opening throughout the country this week, and there there are questions about their effectiveness, and concerns over how they'll be monitored. Audio
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Political pōwhiri set to begin in Waitangi
Government ministers have arrived in Waitangi for Wednesday morning's political pōwhiri. Coalition partners Winston Peters and David Seymour will be there, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will… Audio
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Politicians to be welcomed at Waitangi but not all will be there
The Parliamentary pōwhiri is a chance each year for politicians to have their say, and for the hau kāinga - home people - and te ao Māori, to respond.
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Te Pāti Māori re-commits to Te Tiriti Commissioner
It will be a bottom line for any potential coalition negotiations at next year's election, the party says.
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'Doesn't prevent politicians from making laws': Seymour on Regulatory Standards Bill
The ACT leader says the bill will hold politicians to account, while critics argue it will simply bolster the protection of private property. Audio
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ACT stands by referring sexual abuse survivor to lawyer, not police
Ex-president Tim Jago sexually abused two teenage boys he knew through a sports club in mid to late 1990s. Audio
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Politicians warned they face 'very hot reception' at Iwi Chairs Forum
Chairman of Waitangi National Trust Pita Tipene expects an intense first meeting with the Treaty Principles and Regulatory Standards Bills likely on the agenda. Audio
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Minister for Regulation on his Bill to guide good laws
Audio 3 Feb 2025A Regulatory Standards Bill, seeking to serve as a blueprint for good lawmaking will be introduced to parliament later this year. A discussion document circulated over the summer attracted 23,000… Audio
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What's in store for Waitangi 2025?
After a turbulent 12 months for Māori-Crown relations, the week of Waitangi Day will be crucial for te iwi Māori to discuss the kaupapa that will matter this year.
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Why Kiwis are squeamish about privatisation
Analysis - State asset sales have been a political dividing line for decades now, and it seems voters are again being asked to decide which side they're on. Audio
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The media gets serious after silly season
Mediawatch - Summertime, and the living is easy, the old Gershwin song says. But he didn't have to cope with the Kiwi summer news drought. Video
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School lunch delays: 'Our students deserve better than this'
One Auckland school had to buy 200 pies for students after their lunches arrived nearly four hours late. "It's not okay when I've got hungry kids."
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'Fake news': Peters hits back at US senator
The foreign affairs minister has called out Senator Ted Cruz for sharing misinformation about the immigration requirements for Israelis visiting NZ.
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Politics look ahead with Jo Moir
From a substantial cabinet reshuffle, the start of oral submissions on the Treaty Principles bill, and lately, talk of privatisation - there's lots happening in politics. Audio
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'No way' of knowing Tim Jago was abuser - ACT Party
The ACT Party says it took immediate action after learning its former president had been charged with sexual abuse.
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Oral submissions begin on the Treaty Principles Bill
Audio 31 Jan 2025ACT leader David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is being considered by the Justice Select Committee. It received an unprecedented number of written submissions and the committee made a selection to… Audio
