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Tens of thousands crowd New Zealand’s Parliament grounds in support of Maori rights

Wellington, Nov 19 (AP) As tens of thousands crowded the streets in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, on Tuesday, the throng of people, flags aloft, had the air of a festival or a parade rather than a protest. They were marching to oppose a law that would re…

2024-11-19 19:20

Tens of Thousands March for Indigenous Rights at New Zealand Parliament

An estimated 55,000 people marched outside New Zealand's Parliament in Wellington on Tuesday to protest legislation that critics argue would dilute Indigenous rights by reinterpreting a treaty signed in 1840 by the British Crown and more than 500 Māori chiefs…

2024-11-19 18:37

Why are New Zealand’s Maori protesting over colonial-era treaty bill?

Thousands are marching against a bill they believe undermines the Treaty of Waitangi and limits Maori rights.

2024-11-19 18:18

Las razones de la histórica y multitudinaria protesta de los maoríes que recorrió la capital de Nueva Zelanda

Un proyecto de ley para reescribir un tratado histórico entre los colonizadores británicos y el pueblo maorí ha generado una de las mayores protestas jamás vistas en Nueva Zelanda.

2024-11-19 17:33

What is New Zealand’s best gourmet pie?

New book, New Zealand’s Best Gourmet Pies, features 38 unique pies and their origins.

2024-11-19 17:08

Skinks, hiccups and assault: Steve Braunias at the Liz Gunn sentencing

OPINION: The last act in a prolonged and fantastically meaningless ordeal.

2024-11-19 17:00

Tens of thousands rally at New Zealand parliament against Bill to alter Maori rights

Nine-day march against legislation to reinterpret Treaty of Waitangi culminates in sees some 42,000 protest in Wellington

2024-11-19 16:44

Historic Māori Rights March Draws 42,000 to New Zealand's Parliament

Tens of thousands of New Zealanders confronted parliament to protest a law to redefine a treaty between the Maori and Britain.

2024-11-19 16:32

Hīkoi to Parliament: Tens of thousands energised for change after protest against Treaty Principles Bill

Police report peaceful hīkoi; 20 medical incidents, one arrest.

2024-11-19 16:00

'A hollow and limited apology': New Zealand survivors of abuse speak out

Survivors say they were disappointed with prime minister's formal apology

2024-11-19 14:00