Kereru

Maori MPs say eating Kereru on special occasions, should be allowed so long as it doesn't threaten the number of birds. Audio

Claims three senior cabinet ministers were served Kereru for dinner during a hui is ruffling feathers in parliament. Audio

Che Wilson is the spokesman for the Maungarongo Marae at which the cabinet ministers ate. Audio

The cabinet ministers claimed to have been offered Kereru at a hui in Ohakune in 2013 are running for cover. Audio

An iwi leader says he viewed it as an honour to be served kereru at a central North Island hui and trusted the local marae to use the resource sustainably. Audio

Three Government Ministers and dozens of iwi leaders were served kereru at a central North Island hui. Audio

Three cabinet ministers and dozens of iwi leaders were served kereru at a central North Island hui; an iwi leader who attended the meeting in Ohakune says kereru is the kai of the chiefs. Audio

A hapu leader who quit from his Treaty talks role over the kereru case says Sonny Tau's fronted up to Ngapuhi and a hui was right to back him. Audio

The kereru smuggling investigation has forced Sonny Tau to step aside from heading up a major treaty negotiator. Audio

Northland iwi leader Sonny Tau says he deeply regrets making a mistake after being questioned by DOC about kereru he had. Audio

Ngapuhi leader Sonny Tau could face six months in prison or a $100,000 fine after being caught with five protected kereru. Audio

Writer of non-fiction, biography, poetry and screenplays, whose new small book, Barefoot Years, is a memoir of childhood, and part of a longer forthcoming work. Audio

The kereru population may be showing signs of recovery thanks to good predator control. Audio

Listen our distinctive native pigeon, which, as the only disperser of large fruits, are essential for the regeneration of our native forests. Audio

The kereru, or New Zealand pigeon, with birdman Hugh Robertson. Audio