Hone Harawira
Willie Jackson and Sandra Lee on the battle for the Maori seats
Aspiring Labour MP Willie Jackson backs his leader's criticism of the Maori Party/Mana Movement election deal. Former Mana Motuhake leader Sandra Lee agrees and says Maori need policies, not… Audio
Labour's Andrew Little dismisses Maori-Mana deal
Andrew Little says the Maori Party is effectively the Maori arm of the National Party. He argues Maori voters will be better served by Labour MPs. Mr Little says his Maori MPs don't want high list… Audio
Hone Harawira's tilt at Te Tai Tokerau 'mending bruised pride'
The Mana Movement and Maori Party have signed a new deal, which Hone Harawira hopes will get him back into parliament. We talk to the Labour MP who defeated Mr Harawira at the last election. Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 21 February 2017
Two key cordons in the Port Hills area will open to residents this morning, Labour's Andrew Little dismisses Maori-Mana deal, Dotcom heartened by High Court ruling, vows to fight on, NZTA report… Audio
Harawira: Key has been great leader - for the rich
Hone Harawira says John Key has been a great prime minister "for the rich", and the homeless people living in cars won't be shedding any tears. Audio
'Dirty politics' toughest barrier in Ikaroa Rāwhiti - Fox
Māori Party co-leader Marama Fox's only path back into Parliament may be through winning Ikaroa Rāwhiti.
Māori parties' alliance could push Fox out of Parliament
An alliance between the Māori and Mana Parties could mean the end of Māori Party co-leader Marama Fox's days in Parliament if she doesn't win her seat.
Bacon, eggs and a potential political alliance
A major step has been taken towards healing a bitter five-year rift between the Māori Party and the Mana Party. Audio
Māori party co-leaders rule out Mana alliance
The Māori Party co-leaders are making it clear there'll be no formal alliance with Hone Harawira's Mana party, although they are open to a more 'cohesive' relationship. Audio
Willie Jackson predicts deal to let Harawira win back seat
Hone Harawira's decision to stand again in the Te Tai Tokerau seat has sparked talk work is under way to rebuild the bridges burnt when he quit the Maori Party in 2011 to found the Mana Movement. Audio
Hone Harawira is back
Does Mana Party leader Hone Harawira have a chance at gaining Te Tai Tokerau this election? Audio
Veteran activist steps back in to the political ring
The Mana Movement leader Hone Harawira wants to bounce back from his election defeat in 2014 and win back the Te Tai Tokerau seat. Audio
Tribunal suggests Crown and Māori should discuss clauses
The Waitangi Tribunal says a clause in the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement should provide reasonable protection for Maori interests. Audio
Tributes paid to pioneering activist Ranginui Walker
Tributes are pouring in for the noted Maori academic and writer, Ranginui Walker, who has died in Auckland at the age of 83. Audio
Harawira says Ngapuhi deserves praise for its Waitangi stance
The New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is backing John Key's decision to stay away from Waitangi today, saying marae trustees imposed conditions no prime minister could reasonably accept. Audio
Harawira says Key welcome, but can only speak in tent
There's still no word from the Prime Minister's office whether he will be attending Waitangi Day events at the treaty's home in the Bay of Islands. Audio
New Far North league competition will grow sport- Harawira
Rugby League fans in the Far North will have a lot more competition to watch next year and the games will be a lot closer to home. Audio
Hone Harawira calls on Maori Mps to stand up
Hone Harawira has written to Maori MPs challenging them to work together to find a solution for New Zealanders detained in Australian detention centres. Audio
Two Maori commentators with their take on the Kereru story
The hui at which Kereru was served up for dinner has divided opinion amongst Maori. Audio
Hone harawira calls for recount and alleges electoral racism
Labour's calling Hone Harawira's call for a recount in Te Tai Tokerau a 'waste of taxpayers' money. Audio