Shane Jones

The coalition is dismissing widespread anti-government protests as inconsequential, but others say Māori anger at planned changes is not going to fade any time soon.

Thousands turned out on Tuesday… Audio

New Zealand First is vowing to fight back against Te Pāti Māori after thousands protested against the new coalition government.

Te Pāti Māori says further action is planned.

New Zealand First Deputy… Audio

New Zealand First is on track to have eight members in Parliament, and may be needed to support National and ACT in government.  

The party's deputy leader Shane Jones spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

To politics - and we're joined again for our regular catch up with the deputy leader of NZ First - Mr Shane Jones. Audio

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is continuing to target his political opponents over their rhetoric around Māori, saying it's race-baiting. 

He's delivered a warning about the impact a National, ACT, New… Audio

To politics now, and we're joined by the second in command at NZ First - Northland candidate Shane Jones. Audio

ACT endures scrutiny, Shane Jones impersonates Julie Andrews and we recall 1999, while Lacklustre Luxon and Ho Hum Hipkins fail to inspire. Video, Audio

Shane Jones outlines NZ First’s campaign to re enter parliament - their policies and priorities, including their controversial transgender toilet policy. Then we hear from commentators Tau Henare and… Video, Audio

Prominent Northland kuia and controversial campaigner for Maori rights Titewhai Harawira has died.

She was proud matriarch of a close-knit family she was heavily involved in Maori activism with… Audio

Political party leaders are gathering at the settlement of Rātana Pā - just south of Whanganui - to kick off what's regarded as the start of the political year.

An emotional farewell is expected for… Audio

This week was 30 years since the signing of the Maori Fisheries Settlement. In this special episode of Mapuna we reflect on three decades since that signing on the 23rd of September 1992.  Audio

A Wellington woman is vowing to fight after her husband's body was forcibly taken from their home by his whānau, to be buried at his Northland marae. 

Tommy Murray, who was 54, had a heart problem… Audio

A Northland iwi is floating a plan to block off popular tourist destinations this summer.

Bay of Islands iwi Te Tii Waitangi ki Te Pēwhairangi has told authorities they intend to re-establish a… Audio

Winston Peters is back, and so are his loyal supporters.

Peters spoke at the party's AGM yesterday, accusing the political establishment of underperforming and behaving autocratically.

Former New… Audio

We cross to Northland where NZ First MP Shane Jones discusses the implications of the latest results. Video, Audio

Between Tiwai Point, Marsden Point, Glenbrook, and now Kawerau, the potential job losses for heavy industry are starting to stack up.

But is industry on death's door in New Zealand? And what's to… Audio

Shane Jones is hailing the success of the Provincial Growth Fund, saying it's provided more than 13,000 jobs.

The National Party says the figures only show how many people have worked on a project -… Audio

Shane Jones is crowing over cracking the target of creating more than 10,000 jobs through the Provincial Growth Fund.

The Regional Economic Development Minister says a detailed stocktake has found… Audio

New Zealand First denies playing politics over the latest coalition disagreement - this time over a major jobs package for Southland.

Labour's coalition partner says won't back a $100 million package… Audio