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Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor resigns
He was elected in July but has not been able to take up the role due to illness.
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Cale Silich: Why tikanga debates matter at political tangihanga
OPINION: Three PMs blocked from speaking at Turia's tangi, igniting tikanga controversy.
The Regulatory Standards Bill is a 'constitutional straitjacket', its critics say
The bill is slammed as 'dangerous', while warnings sounded of Act ideology entrenchment.
Cops seize $60m of ‘tainted’ property allegedly linked to criminals
A look at some of the properties targeted by police - and why they made the move.
Editorial: Why Act’s reinterpretation of the Treaty falls short
Treaty debate highlights tension between co-governance and self-determination in NZ politics.
Horizons formally opposes Treaty Principles Bill
Horizons Regional Council votes to oppose the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.
How Te Pāti Māori aims to unite opposition against current Government
Te Pāti Māori seeks united opposition to oust 'cruel' government.
Bloods gang added to patch ban list after initially being missed out
Also added to the list is Auckland's TwoEight Brotherhood, taking the total to 37 gangs.
Opinion: Why the haka protest marked a pivotal moment in NZ politics
Young leaders drove the massive hīkoi, emphasising empowerment and unity in Aotearoa.
'This bill kills': Activists disrupt Parliament over fast-track bill
350 Aotearoa decry bill as 'anti-democratic, anti-climate'.
Elton John thinks legalising marijuana 'one of the greatest mistakes of all time'
Time's Icon of the Year, the singer revealed he made 'terrible decisions' while on drugs.
Pet bonds, no-cause evictions legislation passes
The bill amends the Residential Tenancies Act.
Been drinking coffee at your hairdressers? That's illegal
A new bill would make it legal to serve drinks at hair salons.
Do Māori have rights other New Zealanders don’t have?
The issue has been brought into sharp focus by the Treaty Principles Bill.
Tensions on relationships between 'grumpy' gangsters and community police due to patch ban
The new law will be hard for Northland's sole-charge officers, Police Association says.
Opinion: It's hard when you become a minority in the land of your fathers
OPINION: Once proud and hard-working, most Māori have no meaningful mahi.
Minister 'cannot take personal responsibility' for inappropriate actions in youth boot camps
It follows concerns about use-of-force powers being given to staff.
Gisborne's speed limit changes under threat as Govt shifts gears
Gisborne implemented reduced speed limits in July, supported by public consultation.
Shane Te Pou: 'Cowardly' Luxon outplayed by Act on Treaty bill
OPINION: The PM made the decisions that have caused so much fear and hurt.
Stalking to become illegal in NZ, punishable by up to five years’ jail
The new law will define stalking as a pattern of behaviours in a 12-month period.
Comment: The challenges facing co-governance
The Rotorua co-governance discussion echoes broader debates within NZ and overseas.
Alan McDonald: Holidays Act reform – let’s get it done once, and done right
OPINION: The Holidays Act has long been in need of reform.
More cops on public transport in Auckland after fatal stabbing – minister
Government also looking at law change to further protect public.
Fraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five years
When struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.
Tweaked fast-track bill still ‘heavily weighted against environment’ – critic
Parliament’s environment committee released its report today.
Tikanga Māori battle at NZ law schools: Senior KC slams 'activist judiciary'
Gary Judd KC says having tikanga in NZ law is 'very damaging, socially and economically'.
Bishop bows out of fast-track decision involving Winton Land
How ministers managed potential conflicts of interest choosing projects for fast-tracking.
Emergency management roadmap due early next year
The roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.
Mood of the Boardroom: Seymour strikes right note with CEOs
But there are some concerns, including over the Act leader’s new Ministry of Regulation.
‘Quite sickening’: Opposition cries foul over ‘perplexing’ decision with controversial legislation
'We are seeing people's democratic rights being ridden over roughshod.'