Mani Dunlop
A wrap of Inauguration Day coverage
A listen back to some of the top moments from today's inauguration of Joe Biden as the United States' 46th president. Audio
Room for hope in the US, despite divided political tensions?
President Biden vowed to be "a president for all Americans", but as the country remains starkly divided, is there room for hope for all Americans?
Māni Dunlop talked with Republican commentator Lenny… Audio
America has a new president
After four years of Donald Trump, Joe Biden swore the oath of office just before 6-o'clock this morning to take the helm as the country's 46th president. Audio
Republican party in tatters after Donald Trump
It's not just the US that's divided, the Republican party has been left reeling in the aftermath of Trump's leadership. John Phillips is a Republican Political Commentator from California. He spoke to… Audio
"We must end this uncivil war" - Biden
Māni Dunlop speaks to Waikato University political science professor Dan Zirker about the inauguration of Joe Biden. Audio
Inauguration Day: Biden and Harris sworn in
Māni Dunlop speaks with our correspondent in Washington DC, Nick Harper. Audio
Joe Biden inaugurated as 46th president
America has a new President. This morning, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States of America and Kamala Harris was sworn in as Vice President. Māni Dunlop and Nita… Audio
Washington DC streets highly secured during Inauguration
Thousands of troops are on the streets in Washington DC and much of the central city is closed off as the Inauguration takes place. RNZ correspondent Kate Fisher is outside the Capitol in Washington… Audio
Joe Biden sworn in as 46th President of the United States
Māni Dunlop speaks with Dan Zirker from the Waikato University's political science department, as Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. Audio
Slimmed down inauguration gets underway in Washington DC
Māni Dunlop speaks with our Washington DC correspondent Nick Harper as Kamala Harris is sworn in as Vice President. Audio
Do you trust what you saw: 100 years of magical dismemberment
Magicians around the world are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first time a woman was sawn in half. The illusion was first shown to the public by PT Selbit in Finsbury Park in London in 1921… Audio
Exhibition offers stark interpretation of colonisation
A new exhibition in New Plymouth offers a stark interpretation of the impact of colonisation on Maori. Subtitled - 'a cautionary tale about human endeavour in Aotearoa New Zealand' - it pulls no… Audio
Nepali climbers set world record at K2
A team of Nepali climbers has set a new world record by becoming the first to reach the summit of K2, the world's second highest mountain, in winter. Dozens of climbers this winter had hoped to… Audio
DIA considers potential commissioners for Tauranga City Council
Just weeks before the government appoints commissioners to the Tauranga City Council, local leaders still don't agree on the best way for the city to move forward. The council is set to be replaced by… Audio
Shock in Hawera after double homicide overnight
The mayor of South Taranaki, Phil Nixon, says he's shocked to hear the police have launched a homicide inquiry after two people were found dead in Hawera early this morning. Emergency services… Audio
Poisoned Kremlin critic Navalny detained in Russia
Nita Blake-Persen speaks to Stuart Smith, our Moscow Correspondent. Audio
Optimism about climate change action for 2021
The earth is heating up, and so are hopes for climate action in 2021. Climate change strikers say they'll be back this year, after their plans for 2020 were stifled by the global Covid-19 pandemic -… Audio
Te Wananga o Aotearoa Waka Ama sprint nationals underway
Te Wananga o Aotearoa Waka Ama sprint nationals are underway in Cambridge. Racing began yesterday on Lake Karapiro, with the regatta running until the end of the week. Mani Dunlop speaks to Lara… Audio
Entertainment promoter says Immigration playing favourites
The entertainment promoter, Gray Bartlett, says immigration decision-makers are playing favourites over which overseas music and comedy acts are being allowed into the country. British comedian… Audio
Survey reveals negative impact of Covid-19 on working life
Half of the people in a new union survey say Covid-19 had a negative impact on their working life. That's the finding of the Council of Trade Union's annual work-life survey, which shows a snapshot of… Audio