Stories by Jo Moir

Cabinet has issued a new directive to create a "colourblind" public service that focuses solely on need, not race. Audio

新西兰公共服务部门的服务未来将以"实际需求"为导向，不再对特定族裔采取优先服务的做法。

All costs associated with travelling to a national apology for survivors of abuse in care will be covered free of charge.

The Ministry of Justice told the coalition the bill isn't "grounded in the Treaty" and isn't supported by evidence.

The health minister is worried about the tone and nature it might take in coming months as the controversial Treaty Principles Bill heads to Parliament.

Nearly 70 staff at Te Whatu Ora have signed non-disclosure agreements since the end of November.

The issue has climbed to number two in New Zealand - heights not seen since the Covid lockdowns - with inflation continuing to hold the top spot despite a slow decline. Audio

Former and current politicians will travel to Tuurangawaewae Marae on Wednesday to farewell Kiingi Tuheitia.

David MacLeod failed to disclose more than $178,000 in donations.

Labour won't commit to honouring future consents under the coalition government's fast-track legislation, prompting the accusation from Shane Jones.

"I don't know how to express it any clearer," the Prime Minister says after the NZ First leader muddied the waters.

The deputy prime minister has muddied the waters on the Treaty Principles Bill debate just days after the prime minister sought to extinguish any confusion on the issue.

国家党、优先党受邀出席毛利王加冕礼活动并公开表态不支持这项政治进程，Seymour坚称至少应让公众看到。

Analysis - ACT's coalition partners have very publicly killed the Treaty Principles Bill, writes political editor Jo Moir. Audio

Political leaders are descending on Tūrangawaewae Marae at the Māori King's invitation this week, with one notable absence. Audio

Some would be new schools, others would be existing ones converting, and David Seymour says it's a sign there's plenty of interest.

Analysis - The government's restructure of Te Arawhiti will likely affect between 40 and 60 jobs, and further strain the government's relationship with Māori, Jo Moir writes.

A poll has found the majority of voters, and even Greens supporters, say the disgraced MP should be removed from Parliament using the waka-jumping law. Audio

Te Whatu Ora will stop prioritising ethnicity as one of five factors in non-urgent surgical lists after the review found it was "legally and ethically justifiable" but did not follow "best practice".

移民部长表示，MBIE不是冒犯和歧视性行为的容身之地，将会彻查相关问题。

The employees were stood down in the past several weeks, over "a series of what appear to be inappropriate and unprofessional" online chats.

Christopher Luxon thinks "very deeply" about foreign affairs - here's how he says Kiwis' views are changing.

Christopher Luxon has told media on the last day of his US trip that world leaders at NATO showed their solidarity and unity for Ukraine.

Analysis - The prime minister may have been a c-lister at NATO, but simply being there was a big deal, political editor Jo Moir writes.

The prime minister's time in Washington DC is coming to a close after a packed day of meetings with both NATO leaders and Ukraine's president. Audio