Mani Dunlop

The Tourism Minister is promising a shakeup of the industry, with a focus on making it more environmentally and financially sustainable. Prior to Covid-19, tourism had rapidly grown to become the… Audio

A research project into police bias is being described as a watershed moment and could help drive transformational change.

But some advocates are apprehensive, saying it could just become another… Audio

The Privacy Commissioner and the Independent Police Conduct Authority have just released the Terms of Reference for their inquiry, focused on photos of people who were not being detained or suspected… Audio

Waves from a tsunami triggered by a magnitude 8.1 earthquake are expected to already be hitting New Zealand's shore.

The quake has prompted mass evacuations on the east coast of the North Island.

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A massive evacuation effort is under way throughout the north of the country, following an 8.1 earthquake off the Kermadec Islands at 8.30am.

It has triggered tsunami waves expected to reach New… Audio

A legal expert says he is disappointed the Corrections Minister won't acknowledge a judge's finding that treatment of Auckland Women's Prison inmates was degrading, cruel and inhumane.

Manukau… Audio

A key figure in the Christchurch rescue was Dan Ohs, who was ambulance scene commander at the PGC building, which collapsed in the quake.

Mr Ohs is now the Deputy Chief Executive Ambulance… Audio

Students are now back in the classroom at Papatoetoe High School for the first time since three community cases of Covid-19 were linked to the school.

After one week off, and a testing blitz, the… Audio

Today marks 10 years since the February earthquake claimed 185 lives.

RNZ's Christchurch reporter, Rachel Graham, was at the Canterbury Earthquake Memorial site for the official ceremony and spoke to… Audio

Formalities are well underway at Waitangi, ahead of the 2021 commemorations.

Speaking rights are in the spotlight this year and the National Party says it has been given a commitment Judith Collins… Audio

The Prime Minister has not been empty handed when she arrived at Waitangi this year - but will it be enough to address the inequities Maori have faced at the hands of the crown? The traditional… Audio

Politicians will make their way on to the Treaty Grounds as part of the Waitangi formalities today. 

It will be a chance for the leaders of political parties to lay down their vision for Maori and… Audio

Labour MPs were welcomed on to Te Tii Marae for the first time in four years today, to fulfil the wish of the late and staunch Labour supporter, Rudy Taylor.

It was the first time since 2017 Labour… Audio

For the first time since Waitangi proceedings were moved to the Treaty Grounds, politicians will be welcomed on to Te Tii marae. 

The formal proceedings will still be held on Thursday when all… Audio

RNZ's Mani Dunlop talks to Jesse about the events which have led to the resignation of Oranga Tamariki Chief Executive Grainne Moss resigning today. Audio

Controversial Oranga Tamariki chief executive Grainne Moss has decided to step down. In the interim Sir Wira Gardiner will be taking over the organisation. RNZ Maori News Director Mani Dunlop joins… Audio

It's been a whirlwind first 24 hours in the Oval Office for president Joe Biden, who yesterday signed the first orders to rid the country of some of Donald Trump's policies.

He's re-joined the Paris… Audio