Mani Dunlop

There's no sign of tow trucks on the streets around Parliament yet, despite the Police Commissioner, Andrew Coster, giving protesters an ultimatum.

Cars, Campervans and trucks continue to block the… Audio

58 Hawaiian remains - or iwi kupuna - are returning to their home lands to be laid to rest through a rapid repatriation from Europe.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will repatriate the iwi kupuna from… Audio

The latest deluge has subsided on the West Coast but residents tired of evacuating their homes can't rest easy.

The MetService said a heavy rain warning issued for central New Zealand this weekend… Audio

Protesters on Parliament's lawn have increased their presence four days into the occupation. 

Tents, gazebos and food stations have been set up as the contingent prepare to hold the line over the… Audio

A state of emergency was been declared in the Buller region following record rainfall over a 24 hours period.

Westport was isolated by numerous road closures and parts of the town are braced for… Audio

From Thursday, businesses could register as a "critical service", which would allow their workers to skip Covid-19 isolation requirements as long as they returned daily negative rapid antigen tests.

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Dozens of protesters were arrested as tensions reached tipping point and police advanced across Parliament grounds.

The Speaker of the house this morning authorised the closure of the Parliamentary… Audio

If you've ever delved into the world of online dating apps - or Tinder specifically, you'd be with familiar the "binging" sound that rings out when you get a match.

But it turns out, the older… Audio

New Zealand director, Dame Jane Campion's film "The Power of the Dog" has been nominated for 12 Oscars.

It includes best picture, best director, best actor, best supporting actress, best supporting… Audio

Three weeks into the roll out of the paediatric covid-19 vaccine, 42 percent of those aged five to 11 have had their first dose.

It's lower for tamariki Māori, where 24 percent have had their first… Audio

Tensions were rising at Parliament as anti-covid mandate protestors faced off against dozens of police officers.

Metal barriers were been put up on the forecourt.

Hundreds of protesters arrived in… Audio

To the Winter Olympics in Beijing, where New Zealand will tonight field an athlete in the biathlon for just the second time.

Teenager Campbell Wright lines up in a unique sport which combines cross… Audio

After a record number of Covid-19 cases were reported on Saturday, the prime minister believes the country's Omicron peak may be in late March. New Zealand recorded its largest ever one-day case… Audio

Following our RNZ exclusive story this morning, and a warning, this story contains references to suicide, sudden death and assault, and graphic details about human remains.

A crime scene cleaning… Audio

Thousands of people protesting the vaccine mandate have descended on Wellington after travelling from all ends of the motu.

The convoy of cars has caused traffic chaos through the country as the… Audio

Midday news update for 8 February 2022 Audio

Iwi leaders have been meeting online to discuss a myriad of issues including the government response to the Covid pandemic for Maori.

'Te Poari o Ngatiwai are hosting the National Iwi Chairs forum… Audio

For the first time in decades Waitangi won't be flooded with the usual influx of people at this time of year.

While Aotearoa is in the red light setting due to the threat of Omicron, all… Audio

Fisheries New Zealand is considering a ban on scallop harvesting in Northland and the Coromandel.

It says scallop numbers in Coromandel are just a fifth of what they were in 2012.

Consultation on… Audio