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145 years of pain – how the Parihaka story shapes Taranaki today
More than 400 Māori men and boys were imprisoned without trial in 1879–80.
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Stanford and Hipkins on possible Te Tiriti removal by Government
Education Minister Erica Stanford and Labour leader Chris Hipkins discuss the proposed removal of the requirement for boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Te Pāti Māori labelled unserious and Kiwis’ increasing borrowing
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Treaty implementation could be scrapped, Kiwis’ borrowing rises, and Te Pāti Māori labelled unserious.
Govt to remove requirement for school boards to give effect to Treaty of Waitangi
Boards will still need to try to achieve equitable outcomes for Māori.
Landmark court case over Māori rights to freshwater begins: What's going on?
The case began in the High Court at Wellington today.
Foreshore and seabed: ‘Exhausted’ Sth Isl group sent back to court after customary rights win
The Government says MACA changes were not a decision made lightly.
‘It’s not just a fight; it’s a performance’: Tāme Iti’s story in his own words
Tāme Iti's life has been full of drama since he was born on the floor of a moving train.
'Honouring tangata whenua': Whale Rider star responds to Māori citizenship decision
Keisha Castle-Hughes was shocked to find her daughter wasn't eligible for NZ citizenship.
Ngātiwai protest at law change with banned landing at Poor Knights Islands
Ngātiwai members sailed 22km offshore to land illegally on the protected islands.
The Conversation: New research shows AI's colonial bias in visions of NZ's past
OPINION: Experts warn these biased visuals risk distorting Māori sovereignty and history.
Peters accuses courts of overreach over Treaty and tikanga in debate
His attendance at the debate followed those of David Seymour and Willie Jackson.
Chris Finlayson: Where does Jim Bolger sit among the leaders of the 20th century?
OPINION: We farewell Jim Bolger tomorrow. He will rank high in the pantheon of PMs.
Protesters begin burning copies of Marine and Coastal Area Bill on beaches
David Seymour has likened the protest action to book-burning.
'Simply not true': Former Attorney-General accuses Govt of overreach with Māori
The Government thinks Māori have had too many wins, said the former Attorney-General.
‘I was a quiet person’: Tāme Iti on art, activism and finding his voice
Tāme Iti says his voice gradually emerged after a quiet childhood in Ruatoki.
‘Woolshed orator’, ‘Irish charm’ and a love of whiskey: Parliament remembers former PM Jim Bolger
Laughter and tears were prompted as tributes were heard in the House.
Auckland University makes Treaty of Waitangi paper optional after backlash
About 8000 students took the compulsory Treaty paper this year.
A sad day for New Zealand: Flags at half-mast, nation mourns death of Jim Bolger
PM Chris Luxon said Bolger left behind a legacy that will be respected for generations.
'The Great Helmsman' Jim Bolger left school at 15 & rose to be PM. His legacy is immense
'Because it is the right thing to do': Bolger brokered first big Treaty deals with iwi.
Hunt unseats Stolwerk as voters back change in Northland council shake-up
Peter-Lucas Jones, Tui Shortland and Rick Stolwerk have been ousted from their roles.
'Really overwhelming': First-time Māori ward councillor reacts to poll result
Darlene Dinsdale says she has three years to ensure Māori voices are heard.
'Colossal failure': New report rips into punitive drug laws, argues for health-based decriminalisation
'Our drug laws are unsafe and the status quo is untenable' – NZ Drug Foundation
Watch: 'You’re writing off all the Māori' - Willie Jackson, Ryan Bridge clash over Te Pāti Māori
Show host said Jackson’s barbs were 'disgraceful' and 'really offensive'.
Political lines drawn between mother and son as movement splits from Te Pāti Māori
Eru Kapa-Kingi says Toitū Te Tiriti needs independence from 'ego-driven' party politics.
Goldsmith warns tikanga rulings could deter overseas investment in NZ
Paul Goldsmith voices concerns over New Zealand developing a 'bespoke' legal system.
'Misleading': Deputy Mayor slams Hobson's Pledge over campaign ad
Kelly Stratford's photo was used without consent in the campaign.
Nicola Willis: National-only Govt would have focused less on 'Māori-related issues'
She also said National would have been able to move with more pace on legislative change.
'Ngāti Ockham': Iwi-Pākehā collab brings 720 new city homes
By working together, an iwi collective and a Pākehā developer are yielding big results.
Richard Prebble: Why separate seats could weaken the Māori influence they aim to protect
OPINION: Rotorua's Māori councillor numbers fell after wards were introduced.
Reforming council culture the focus for mayoral candidate Suaree Borell
She says council culture must shift to make 'impactful decisions'.