Mani Dunlop

Māni Dunlop speaks to political commentator and Director of Maori and Pacific Advancement at AUT's School of Law, Khylee Quince, about the new leadership team. Audio

National's new leadership team is not wasting any time getting stuck in to their new roles.

New leader Judith Collins has done National's regular media rounds this morning, saying a minor reshuffle… Audio

Auckland and Waikato leaders are continuing to iron out the details of an agreement for Auckland to take an extra 75-million litres from the Waikato River each day.

The leaders, including the River… Audio

Three police searches following the Christchurch mosque attacks were unlawful, according to the Independent Police Conduct Authority.

After the attacks in March last year, a police operation… Audio

The New Zealand First leader and Deputy Prime Minister, Winston Peters, says his sympathy goes out to Todd Muller and his family.

He spoke to Māni Dunlop. Audio

David Farrar is a right-wing political commentator who also works as the internal pollster for the National Party.

He spoke to Māni Dunlop. Audio

The sudden resignation of Todd Muller as National leader has left the party in disarray as they scramble to appoint a new leader.

Less than two months after taking charge of the Opposition, Mr Muller… Audio

Another hui is set to take place this afternoon, to confirm whether Auckland can take an extra 75 million litres from the Waikato River.

Authorities reached an agreement in principle two weeks ago… Audio

Four people have now escaped managed isolation facilities - all occurring within the space of a week.

Three people left hotels in Auckland and a man fled a Hamilton facility on Friday night - all… Audio

The Police Deputy Commissioner acknowledges there is bias in the police - but is confident its changing.

It comes after figures have debunked claims made by the former Commissioner, Mike Bush, that… Audio

Retail NZ says 17 percent of its members - almost one in five - are still struggling to negotiate rent relief with landlords following the Covid-19 lockdown, with some being threatened with eviction.

The Christchurch mosque attack gunman will represent himself at his sentencing next month.

Brenton Tarrant will be sentenced on August 24th for 51 charges of murder, 40 of attempted murder and one… Audio

Today marks the first day of Matariki - with many rising at dawn to welcome in the new year.

The cluster of stars - sometimes called Pleaides - can be seen in the dawn sky.

Events to mark Matariki… Audio

This weekend will see the start of Matariki events around the country.

Matariki - otherwise known as Pleaides - signals the Maori new year. 

And although the constellation can be seen at the… Audio

The future of Southland's economy is unsure, after the announcement that the Tiwai Point smelter – which employs 1,000 people – will likely close next year.

High power prices, combined with low… Audio

A man in his 50s escaped from a managed isolation facility in Hamilton last night, becoming the third person to do so.

He is in police custody and due to appear in court later today.

It happened the… Audio

This morning Michelle Boag resigned from being a National Party member after 47 years.

The Simplicity Charitable Trust, which receives fees from the Simplicity KiwiSaver and Investment Funds to… Audio

The National MP and health spokesperson, Michael Woodhouse, says he deleted four emails containing Covid-19 patient details sent by Michelle Boag on the same day an inquiry into leaked patient details… Audio

A Hawaiian cloak and hat gifted to Captain Cook will stay in their homeland, after Te Papa gifted them to Hawaii.

The ʻahu ʻula and mahiole were given to Cook in 1779 and have been in the collection… Audio