Pem Bird
New Zealand history education compulsory in schools
Today the Government released the final content of the "Aotearoa New Zealand's histories curriculum". From next year our own country's history will be a compulsory subject for students in all schools… Audio
Murupara vax rates hindered by kaumatua, local doctor
To the Bay of Plenty of town in Murupara now which has one of the lowest rates of vaccination for Covid-19 in the country. So far untouched by the Delta outbreak, there are serious concerns about what… Audio
Does a cashless society leave the regions behind?
The only bank operating in Murupara, hasn't been able to handle cash since the town's single ATM was ripped from its wall by thieves last week. Murupara business owners and residents met with Credit… Audio
Māori Party plans to return, seeks new co-leader
A new Māori Party co-leader will need to be chosen in the next six weeks, under party rules. Te Ururoa Flavell has quit politics after losing his Waiariki seat to Labour's Tamati Coffey. The party's… Audio
Former PMs call for more NZ history in schools
Two former prime ministers are urging schools to teach more New Zealand history, with one, former National Party leader Jim Bolger, warning that ignorance of the past is behind the rise of racism. Audio
Speeding Bird was 'anxious' over tailgaters
A former Māori Party president drove at nearly 170km/h to escape people who objected to the Māori Party flags on his car, the Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal has been told.
Iwi Education Authority puts its weight behind Hekia Parata
The Iwi Education Authority is throwing its weight behind the Education Minister Hekia Parata, saying she's gone where angels fear to tread. Audio
Japanese girl attacked by dogs had been due to fly home today
A seven-year-old Japanese girl remains in a critical but stable condition in Auckland's Middlemore Hospital after being mauled by dogs in Murupara. Audio
Maori Party president follows co-leader into retirement
The Maori Party president Pem Bird is leaving the party at a time of turmoil and uncertainty, but insists his departure should not come as a surprise. Audio
Maori Party begins confidence and supply talks with John Key
The Maori Party hopes it can enter into a confidence and supply agreement with the National Party, without having to support the partial sale of state assets. Maori Party president Pem Bird speaks… Audio
Maori Party rules out deal with Harawira's Mana Party
The Maori Party has rejected a peace offering from Hone Harawira and says it will definitely stand a candidate against the Mana Party leader in the Te Tai Tokerau electorate in the general elections. Audio
Maori Party president says progress made in Mana talks
The Maori Party president, Pem Bird, says talks held last night with representatives of the Mana Party went well but it will be at least a fortnight before its clear if the two parties can work… Audio
Maori Party 'will snap into action' against Hone Harawira
The co-leader of the Maori Party, Pita Sharples, says the party will stand a candidate against its former member Hone Harawira if he forces a by-election. The party has been gauging support in Mr… Audio
Maori Party says electorate will decide on Harawira
The Maori Party looks likely to challenge Te Tai Tokerau MP Hone Harawira in the pending by-election. Audio
Maori say prepare for racism by new Act leader
A member of the Iwi Leaders Forum says Maori should prepare for racist attacks by Don Brash, who is set to become the new leader of the ACT Party. Audio
Maori Party dismisses threat from Harawira party
The truce between Hone Harawira and the Maori Party now appears to be well and truly over, with the party saying it will stand against him in Te Tai Tokerau if he forms a new party, which contests the… Audio
Te Tai Tokerau kaumatua tired of Harawira's 'slang'
The Maori Party's maverick MP, Hone Harawira, has once again angered his party's leadership by going against a promise not to talk to the media. Audio
Maori Party defends delay in resolving Harawira dispute
The Maori Party is defending the delay in settling its dispute with the renegade MP, Hone Harawira. Audio
Hone Harawira's suspension from the Maori Party's caucus
The Maori Party is in turmoil after the suspension of Hone Harawira from its caucus. Audio
Hone Harawira to skip Maori Party meeting?
Hone Harawira has indicated he will snub a Maori Party invitation to meet face-to-face with Te Ururoa Flavell, for what the party says is his last chance to avoid a full-blown disciplinary process. Audio