Mani Dunlop

More than 30,000 jobs are being supported by the government's new wage subsidy scheme.

The figures came out today and RNZ reporter, Sarah Robson, spoke to Māni Dunlop about the details. Audio

Canterbury will defend the Ranfurly Shield against North Otago in Christchurch today.

The game will be played with no crowd at Rugby Park. North Otago have challenged Canterbury for the Shield on… Audio

Questions have been raised after a mother who escaped managed isolation in July received a harsher sentence compared to those given to other escapees.

The 37-year-old woman who, along with her four… Audio

The first Friday prayers since the mosque attack gunman was sentenced are underway at the Linwood and Al-Noor mosques in Christchurch.

Both were targeted by the terrorist during the lunchtime Friday… Audio

The stock exchange is down for a fourth consecutive day, as a DDoS cyber attack – which involves large volumes of targeted internet traffic – continues to overwhelm its systems.

The NZX collapsed… Audio

A not-for-profit is calling for help to meet the growing demand to feed families in need as pressure from the covid-19 pandemic grows.

The Kai Ika Project donates fish heads and bones - which are… Audio

The National Party is promising, if elected, to review the health and safety regulator WorkSafe to ensure it is reflecting common sense, not draconian enforcement.

It's one of the commitments… Audio

The police have been criticised for multiple failures which led to the death of a man in custody in 2018.

Alo Ngata, who was 29-years-old, had violently assaulted a stranger in Auckland's Freeman's… Audio

Air New Zealand says it will be years before it gets back to where it was before the pandemic devastated its business.

The airline made a loss of $454 million for the year ended June.

It wrote down… Audio

The terrorist being sentenced in the Christchurch High Court today could receive a life sentence without the chance of parole.

It would be the first time such a sentence has been handed out.

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The Christchurch mosque terrorist will be sentenced today.

A small crowd has gathered outside of the Christchurch High Court on the final day of sentencing.

RNZ's Eleisha Foon reports from the… Audio

New rules mean face coverings must be used on public transport at Alert Level Two and above from Monday.

While any sort of face covering is allowed - what sorts of reusable mask are most effective?

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A move to introduce Māori wards in Wellington has been blocked at a council meeting today.

Councillor Jill Day sought to introduce an amendment to consider the establishment of a Māori ward in… Audio

The Government has announced plans to upgrade seven recycling plants around the country.

Environment Minister, Eugenie Sage, says $36.7 million will be spent upgrading the plants, including replacing… Audio

Auckland's community covid testing blitz is underway, after public health officials become concerned about a drop in testing numbers.

The government wants to test 70,000 people by next Wednesday -… Audio

The final victim impact statements from those affected by the Chirstchurch mosque terror attacks are being read in court today.

The sentencing of the gunman has entered day three - with the shooter… Audio

The New Zealand stock exchange has come under another cyber attack bringing all trading to a halt.

The NZX was attacked yesterday afternoon, cutting trading short by an hour.

Dr Rizwan Asghar from… Audio

The Silver Ferns squad will be announced at 1.30pm, following the retirement of stalwart mid-courter and former captain Laura Langman. Māni Dunlop spoke with RNZ sports reporter, Bridget Tunnicliffe.

The Tauranga City Council has voted to establish a Māori ward ahead of the 2022 local elections, after being told racism is ingrained in the community. 

The council will also give voting rights to… Audio