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Simon Wilson: Empathy, accountability and abuse in shoplifting accusations

OPINION: Some rules for good behaviour in the bad world of politics.

Rob Campbell: Old relationships between the Crown and Iwi Māori are dying

I'm a Pākeha but believe in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Derek Cheng: Political battle lines are being drawn

Politics is taking centre stage again after a summer hiatus. What are the key issues?

Treaty of Waitangi partnership a ‘misinterpretation’, David Seymour believes

Seymour says Act does not regard the Treaty as a partnership between Māori and the Crown.

Māori King calls for hope over protest while dismissing Govt Treaty bill

It was estimated more than 10,000 people from across the country attended the hui.

Greens and Māori parties criticise Chris Luxon’s non-attendance at hui

The PM planned not to attend the hui, saying its 'not actually a political event per se'.

Man wins tussle with NZTA over ‘offensive’ licence plate with help from David Seymour, Simeon Brown

The 'balls' were in the Transport Minister's court, according to Seymour.

David Seymour: The Treaty of Waitangi should unite, not divide us

Opinion: Act leader on why it's important to discuss the principles of the Treaty.

Three events that will shape the Government’s relationship with Māori

Iwi and hapū will meet over the next three weeks to make their positions clear.

Ghahraman charged, caucus retreat and King’s prostate surgery | Focus Morning Bulletin January 18, 2024

Golriz Ghahraman faces two charges and will appear in court, National starts political year on a high and why King Charles will be booked into hospital next week in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

National starts political year on high, as Christopher Luxon prepares first speech

National begins the year with caution - a few missteps and it could lose everything.

Editorial: The Auckland transport project that never got past the 'Stop' sign

OPINION: Scrapping Auckland's light rail was the only decision possible.

Mental health experts urge stronger protections at Parliament

Former MP Golriz Ghahraman says stress led her to act in ways that were out of character.

'A huge loss for them': What Golriz's resignation means for the Greens

The MP was in her third term and held multiple portfolios before resigning.

Waitangi Day remains an annual festival of unanswered questions

OPINION: Saturday is the right time for a national conversation.

The rise and fall of Golriz Ghahraman: refugee, human rights lawyer, former MP

The woman who was New Zealand's first refugee MP has resigned from Parliament.

Act won’t attend Rātana; Luxon and Peters set to speak

Act leader David Seymour says the Waitangi Day celebrations carry more significance.

National soars in first poll of 2024, Chris Hipkins crashes to new low

A fresh poll has buoyed National as it heads into 2024.