Te Pati Maori
Expelled Te Pati Maori MP Takuta Ferris speaks to Corin Dann
Expelled Te Pati Maori MP Takuta Ferris says he's had no response from the party's national council over his calls for an urgent meeting. Takuta Ferris spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Taking the political temperature, a year from the vote
With just twelve months until the next election, the mood of the nation is "one of disillusionment", and that's reflected in the polls. Audio
Pati-political rift plays out in media, what is broadcasting
The broadcasting watchdog has told alternative online outlet The Platform it can consider complaints about it - just like TV and radio. Part of the problem is out-of-date media laws. Mediawatch asks… Audio
The twists and turns of Maori politics
Amid celebrations that their youngest MP made the cover of time, ructions threaten to blow Maori politics apart. Audio
Fugitive family & public interest, Te Pati Maori v MSM, AI news
After fugitive father Tom Phillips' violent death, media made judgements about the public interest, the interests of the children - and what interested the public. Also: Te Pati Maori seems to be… Audio
Media cop flak for airing data misuse allegations
Everyone seemed to agree the allegations of census information misused for political purposes were serious - serious enough for the PM to launch an independent inquiry on top of official… Video
Media cop flak for airing data misuse allegations
Everyone seemed to agree the allegations of census information misused for political purposes were serious - serious enough for the PM to launch an independent inquiry on top of official…
Video, AudioPolitical Editor Jane Patterson on Whaitiri crossing floor
In a surprise move Customs Minister Meka Whaitiri has announced she has left Labour and will stand instead for Te Pati Maori. She will not be ejected from Parliament under "waka jumping" legislation… Audio
Meka Whaitiri defects to Te Pati Maori
The government minister Meka Whaitiri has formally announced her defection from Labour. She will stand for Te Pati Maori in the Ikaroa-Rawhiti electorate, which she currently holds. Speaking at… Audio