Politics News

Maori Party Leadership to decide Harawira's future

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:12:00 +1200

The Maori Party will decide in the next two weeks whether to expel Hone Harawira from caucus, its leaders said today.

Harawira may resign from Maori Party after all

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:06:00 +1200

It is looking increasingly likely that rebel MP Hone Harawira will resign from the Maori Party.

Harawira says suggestions he leave Maori Party are silly

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:42:00 +1200

Firebrand MP Hone Harawira says he wants to stay with the Maori Party despite suggestions from its president that it would be best if he became an independent MP.

Australian minister not surprised NZ refused asylum seekers after talking to McCully

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:34:00 +1200

Australian Trade Minister Simon Crean says he is not surprised New Zealand rejected Australia's request to take stranded asylum seekers.

Key misses out on Obama meet at APEC

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:01:00 +1200

Prime Minister John Key has arrived at APEC in Singapore, disappointed he will not get a meeting with US President Barack Obama.

Harawira urged to become an independent at hui

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:57:00 +1200

A Maori Party hui set up to decide the fate of controversial MP Hone Harawira has proposed he become an independent.

Sharples turns up to Harawira's hui

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:53:00 +1200

In a surprise move Maori Party co-leader Dr Pita Sharples has turned up to support Hone Harawira at a hui called to decide the controversial MP's fate.

Peters slams Harawira's 'outrageous racist behaviour'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:49:00 +1200

The Maori Party should have instantly expelled Hone Harawira for his "outrageous racist behaviour" says New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.

Perks controversy no bar to Mallard's All Blacks jaunt

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:09:00 +1200

Labour MP Trevor Mallard will be watching the All Blacks in London next weekend - courtesy of the taxpayer.

Full interview with Phil Goff

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:08:00 +1200

Watch the full interview with Labour leader Phil Goff.

Full interview with John Key

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:06:00 +1200

Watch the full interview with Prime Minister John Key.

Harawira faces hui over abusive comments

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:03:00 +1200

Hone Harawira fronts up to a hui in Kaitaia today over his racially abusive comments about white people but Maori Party leaders are staying away.

John Key interviews Oliver Driver - web exclusive

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:50:00 +1200

Watch as New Zealand Prime Minister John Key interviews Sunrise host Oliver Driver.

PM labels bank inquiry "fizzer"

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:41:00 +1200

Prime Minister John Key has dismissed the opposition-driven parliamentary inquiry into banks' behaviour, which found they failed to fully pass official cash rate (OCR) cuts to consumers.

Anti-smacking law working well - Barnados

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:25:00 +1200

The Government is working to build "fragile" confidence in anti-smacking laws, Prime Minister John Key says.

Turia and Sharples not attending Harawira hui

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:25:00 +1200

Maori Party co-leaders will be a no-show at tomorrow's hui to decide the fate of Hone Harawira. It is the strongest sign yet that the party leadership is putting some distance between it and the errant MP.

Harawira sparks record number of Human Rights complaints

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:38:00 +1200

The Human Rights Commission says it has received a record number of complaints about Maori Party MP Hone Harawira.

Inquiry hits out at Aussie banks for profit-taking

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:03:00 +1200

A parliamentary banking inquiry by Labour, the Progressives and the Greens found banks did not pass on the full effect of reductions in the official cash rate (OCR) to their customers...

Matt McCarten and Linda Clark debate Hone Harawira's actions

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:06:00 +1200

Political commentators Matt McCarten and Linda Clark discuss maverick Maori party MP Hone Harawira.

Maori Party a day away from deciding Harawira's fate

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:54:00 +1200

It will be tomorrow before the Maori Party decides what action, if any, it will take against its outspoken MP Hone Harawira

Principals attack Education Minister over PM's old school

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:03:00 +1200

The country's principals have scolded Education Minister Anne Tolley over moves to close Prime Minister John Key's old primary school in Christchurch.

Hone Harawira: Is he really sorry?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:39:00 +1200

Campbell LIVE talks exclusively to Hone Harawira, who took a one day side trip to Paris, while visiting Brussels as part of a Parliamentary delegation.

Harawira's latest outburst: Phil Goff should be 'shot'

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:32:00 +1200

On the very day that Maori Party MP Hone Harawira was meant to be subdued and sorry, he launched a stinging attack on Labour leader Phil Goff - saying he should be lined up and shot for "stealing" the foreshore and seabed five years ago.

John Key launches national cycleway in Waikato

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:14:00 +1200

It has been talked up all year, and today work officially got underway on the first part of the Prime Minister’s pet project – a national cycleway.

Govt should give more to leaky home repairs – Harvey

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:36:00 +1200

Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey wants the building industry to provide discounted materials and labour to help fix leaky homes.

'Don't blame others for your shortcomings' - Goff to Harawira

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:18:00 +1200

As Hone Harawira's apology turned into attack, advocating Labour leader Phil Goff be shot for his party's foreshore and seabed law, he invited an irate reaction from Mr Goff.

Harawira unrepentant over Goff comments

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:17:00 +1200

Firebrand Maori Party MP Hone Harawira says he is unrepentant about saying Labour leader Phil Goff should be "shot" as he apologised for an offensive e-mail today.

Hone Harawira at Waipapa Marae - full news conference

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:06:00 +1200

Hone Harawira held a news conference at the Waipapa Marae this afternoon to answer questions regarding his unauthorised visit to Paris and allegations of racism.

Rodney Hide - a wetsuit, suit and tie and a dip in the viaduct

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:40:00 +1200

What do Rodney Hide, wetsuits, a suit and tie and the Viaduct have in common?

Key launches first day of construction on cycleway

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:25:00 +1200

Prime Minister John Key has officially launched construction of the first national cycle trail on the banks of the Waikato River today.