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Parliament moves into extraordinary urgency
Parliament has moved into extraordinary urgency to pass legislation tonight which will immediately increase the excise on cigarettes by ten percent. Audio
Government's support partners upset at reaction to declaration
Maori Party MP, Hone Harawira, says Maori will use the declaration on indigenous rights to bolster claims for self determination and sovereignty. ACT leader, Rodney Hide says it will divide theā¦ Audio
Harawira backs moratorium for Kaipara Harbour project
The Maori Party MP, Hone Harawira, is backing a call to have a tidal energy project planned for the Kaipara Harbour put on hold. Audio
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Te Tai Tokerau MP and Deputy-Chairperson of Maori Affairs Committee. Audio
Insight for 7 February: Racism
In the wake of the Hone Harawira email controversy Richard Pamatatau explores the extent of racism in New Zealand. Audio
PM warns Maori about foreshore
The Prime Minister has warned Maori at Waitangi that if they take a hardline stance on the foreshore and seabed the existing law could be left in place. Audio
Harawira praises decision to adopt Maori flag
Tai Tokerau MP Hone Harawira has accused opponents of a national maori flag of being mean spirited. Audio
Hone Harawira's apology
Some are already saying Hone Harawira's apology is unacceptable, after the Maori Party MP made it clear at a news conference his it was for the language, not the sentiment in the email. Audio
Turia criticises MP who went off on holiday
The Maori Party co-leader, Tariana Turia, has lambasted Tai Tokerau MP Hone Harawira for taking a side-trip to Paris with his wife while on a taxpayer funded work trip to Brussells. Audio
Harawira unrepentant about European excursion
The Maori Party MP Hone Harawira is defiant about skipping out on a final day of meetings at the European Parliament in Brussels, to take his wife to Paris for the day. Audio
Smoking Inquiry
The deputy chair of the Maori Affairs select committee Hone Harawira has his sights set on the country's tobacco company bosses saying that he'd like to quote"lynch the bastards"unquote. Audio
Last-ditch effort for Maori seats fails in Parliament
The Government has come under attack from one of its own support parties, during a spirited debate on the Auckland supercity legislation. Audio
Hone Harawira vows to hitchhike to cut back on travel expenses
The Te Tai Tokerau MP details 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Parliament'. Audio
Harawira says high expenses mean he's hardworking
The first disclosure of expenses claimed by MPs shows that Labour leader Phil Goff ran up the most expenses outside of Cabinet. Audio
Labour MP says Maori flag consultation a farce
A Northland Labour MP says the search for a national Maori flag is an attempt by the Maori Party to hijack Waitangi Day. Audio
Supercity select committee hearings last chance for say
Aucklanders have their last chance to influence the government on the supercity council today as select committee hearings begin. Audio
Review panel says Foreshore and Seabed Act should be scrapped
The controversial Foreshore and Seabed Act should be scrapped and an interim law brought in to recognise Maori customary rights as property rights. Audio
Maori Party pushes ahead with plan to visit Fiji
The Maori Party appears determined to push ahead with a visit to Fiji, and send a delegation including MP, Hone Harawira. Audio
Maori Party MPs barred from Fiji Visit
The Maori Party says its ministers will follow John Key's order not to travel to Fiji. Audio
Iwi allege health board misled ethics committee
Far north iwi are demanding answers from Northland Health, after claiming they support a fluoridation study. Audio