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More than 40 King's Counsels have signed an open letter to the Prime Minister and Attorney-General, calling on them to abandon the Treaty Principles Bill. Karen Feint helped write the letter and she… Audio

This time next week it will be illegal to display gang insignia in a public place, with new gang laws coming into place. Life member of Black Power and community advocate Denis O'Reilly spoke to… Audio

The hīkoi mō te Tiriti sets off from Huntly on Thursday, they will travel through Waikato-Tainui and reach the capital early next week. Māori news reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Ingrid… Audio

It's D-Day for the government's Treaty Principles Bill with the legislation up for its first reading on Thursday afternoon. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

The hīkoi mo te Tiriti sets off from Huntly on Thursday, gathering people on the way to Parliament. Kiingitanga spokesperson Rahui Papa spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

On today's First Up pod: The fallout from the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury continues - Henry Riley joined First Up from London, an overnight earthquake and the world's worst pollution -… Audio

Asians joining the hīkoi against the Treaty Principles Bill say te Tiriti is their first immigration document and gives them the opportunity to live here. Asians Supporting Tino Rangatiratanga… Audio

Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni has a crack at the political hot potatoes of the week - this week, it's more a case of the hot kumera that is the Treaty Principles Bill Audio

Treaty of Waitangi expert Dr Aroha Harris tells Nathan Rarere that Treaty Principles have been around since our founding document was signed. Audio

A new Pou will greet walkers on Tongariro's alpine crossing, DOC's Cher Knights told Nathan Rarere about changes to the national park Audio

Waikato is our neighbourhood this week - Natalie Akoorie is RNZ's eyes and ears in Hamilton Audio

In today's episode, three people are believed to be dead after a train collided with a car at a level crossing in Hamilton on Wednesday morning, thousands of protesters brought traffic to a standstill… Audio

An innovative iwi-based approach to tackling type 2 diabetes is having huge success in Tairawhiti, with participants cutting down on medication or even reversing the disease completely. Ruth Hill… Audio

On today's First Up pod: The Australian government has appointed an anti-slavery commissioner, Israel has missed an deadline to allow more aid into Gaza, a massive collection of Flying Nun vinyl and a… Audio

Leonard Powell visits Te Kamaka Marae as the Hikoi prepares to cross the Harbour Bridge on its way to Wellington Audio

Finance Minister Nicola Willis looks at the week in politics Audio

Calls for meaningful redress to victims in the wake of the government's apology to those abused in the care of the government and faith-based organisations - Eleisha Foon talks with survivors. Audio