Politics
Ngira Simmonds challenges Te Pāti Māori leadership
The former Kiingitanga spokesperson questioned whether the current leadership could heal months of party turmoil.
Ex-police boss Coster claims Hipkins, Mitchell told about McSkimming allegations
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster is defending himself, following a damning report into the handling of the Jevon McSkimming case.
Te Pāti Māori tensions expected to loom as party AGM goes ahead
Te Pāti Māori gathers for its long-awaited AGM today, after months of turmoil that led to the expulsion of two of their six MPs.
'Zero sense': Health agency faces loss of 21 roles by April 2026
The staff cuts will see reductions to emergency management, pandemic preparedness and Māori health. Audio
Greens critical of government's traffic-light system for beneficiaries
The Ministry of Social Development revealed only 12 people took advantage of the non-financial sanctions in six months.
Reinstated: Mariameno Kapa-Kingi
Ousted Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has been awarded a temporary court order to reinstate her into Te Pati Maori. Mariameno and co-leader of Te Pati Maori Rawiri Waititi spoke with Mihi… Audio
UN on racial discrimination in New Zealand
The UN's Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Geneva has expressed concern over continuing reports of racially motivated attacks on Maori, Pasifika and other ethnic and religious… Audio
What will voters make of expelled Te Pāti Māori MP's return?
An interim high court ruling has returned Mariameno Kapa-Kingi as a member of the party.
Te Pāti Māori responds to Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's reinstatement
Co-leader Rawiri Waititi said the party remained committed to its tikanga and people. Audio
Petition urging re-instatement of school Te Tiriti obligations heads to parliament
Almost 24,000 have signed the petition since its launch in early November.
Minister raises concerns over fish heading south due to warming waters
Shane Jones says there has been a drift into the South Island of fisheries resources that have historically been located in the North Island.
Rural Communities Minister front up to select committee for scrutiny week
NZ First's Mark Patterson has clashed with opposition and coalition MPs alike over the Waikato Medical School, Jobs for Nature, and school buses.
Oranga Tamaraki looks to new design for second boot camp
Oranga Tamariki aims to run its second boot camp for serious youth offenders in March next year using a new design.
Former councillor wins defamation case against Pro-Beijing commentator
Morgan (Zhi Hong) Xiao, also known as 'Demon King' (魔王) online, has been ordered to pay more than $200,000.
Finance and climate ministers from NZ and Australia meet
The summit comes after Finance Minister Nicola Willis cast doubt on whether New Zealand would pay for the carbon credits it needed to meet its 2030 emissions promise.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 5 December 2025
Between the FIFA World Cup Draw, a spicy A-league derby, and the final battle for the Formula 1 drivers championship - it's a huge weekend of sport; The E tu union has notified Air New Zealand of a… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 5 December 2025
Holidaymakers travelling with Air New Zealand in the lead-up to Christmas could find themselves caught out by cabin-crew strikes, despite Monday's planned industrial action being called off; An… Audio
'A gesture of courage': Whanganui hapū celebrate settlement milestone
Lead negotiator Ken Mair said the ceremony marked a major milestone in a "long and tiring" Treaty settlement journey.
95 percent of fast-track amendment bill submitters opposed
The government intends to pass the legislation by the end of the year.