The Waitangi Tribunal is considering a claim filed by south Taranaki iwi Ngāti Ruanui concerning a Trans-Tasman Resources (TTR) shallow-seabed mining project approved under the Fast Track Approvals ...

Stronger legal recognition of tikanga Māori and Māori proprietary rights over freshwater and geothermal resources; A more ...

The Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa District Councils (the Wairarapa District Councils) have opened consultation on the Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw Ngā Ture ā-Rohe Tōpu o Wairarapa from ...

After a shocking diagnosis, lawyer Roimata found purpose in her pain writing a powerful book that empowers everyone.

Over the past 26 years since the Mine Ban Treaty entered into force, compliance with its core provisions has generally been impressive. This is due in large part to the strong commitment of States ...

A central North Island iwi has filed court action against Minister of Conservation Tama Potaka and the Department of Conservation (DOC) over 10-year concessions given to two companies to run the Turoa ...

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka and DoC are subject to court action after an iwi alleges the Crown breached Treaty of Waitangi obligations with its Ruapehu ski field deals. Photo / Mark Mitchell ...

The Vatican wants the world’s countries to agree on a binding treaty that limits AI development, a direction that the tech giants of Silicon Valley absolutely don’t want happening—for ...

Cheers erupted among the thousands of people gathered on the steps of Victoria Parliament as the Yoorrook Justice Commissioner reached his destination after 508 kilometres and 25 days of walking.

Below are some key facts about the treaty. PURPOSE OF THE NPT The objective of the treaty, which took effect in 1970, is to halt the spread of nuclear weapons-making capability, guarantee the ...

LONDON (Reuters) – While many countries have agreed to take steps to protect the vast, ungoverned swathes of the world’s oceans, they have yet to see their High Seas Treaty go into effect. This week’s ...