Mani Dunlop

The parents of a child who would act out violently, are describing having to battle both the Health and Education systems to keep their young son in school while waiting for an ADHD diagnosis and… Audio

The Waikato River Authority is calling on the local government Minister to launch an inquiry into Auckland's water crisis.

Auckland is experiencing its worst ever drought and the council has asked… Audio

Officials are considering imposing further measures on returning New Zealanders in managed isolation, following a review into the system at the border.

The review found the system to be under extreme… Audio

Cabinet is discussing whether to make people pay for at least part of the cost of their two week stay in managed isolation and quarantine.

The Government has spent about $80 million on border… Audio

The National MP, and former deputy prime minister, Paula Bennett, has announced her immediate retirement from politics.

She has been in Parliament since 2005, and held a range of Ministerial… Audio

Midday Report presenter and RNZ’s Maori News Director Māni Dunlop flexes her music selection skills in this week's Mixtape. She speaks with Yadana Saw. Audio

There could be a decision as early as next week about the future of disputed land at Ihumātao.

The site near Auckland Airport was occupied by hundreds of protesters last July, to stop the… Audio

New Zealand's domestic netball competition - the ANZ Premiership - gets back underway in Auckland tonight.

Just one round was completed before the Covid lockdown began, and now it becomes the first… Audio

Two police officers have been shot and someone has been hit by a car during an unfolding incident in West Auckland.

RNZ reporter, Anneke Smith, has been speaking to people in the area and had the… Audio

Far north iwi Te Rarawa has launched a new water storage project to safeguard its horticultural business off the back of one of the worst droughts the region has seen.

The project has received $3… Audio

A large loss for Metro Performance Glass.

Andrew McRae has the business news. Audio

Concern is growing that the measures at New Zealand's border are not strict enough to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

RNZ has heard from several people in managed isolation worried that they are not… Audio

The Housing Minister, Megan Woods, has been put in charge of managed isolation and quarantine facilities.

The move follows the revelation that two women were able to leave managed isolation on… Audio

Police police say two officers have been shot and seriously injured in West Auckland.

Schools and a kindergarten in the area are in lockdown.

RNZ reporter Mackenzie Smith spoke to Māni Dunlop from… Audio

The Mental Health Foundation says there is not enough support for Māori, and their hauora - or overall wellbeing - is suffering as a result.

The Mental Health Commissioner, Kevin Allan, says… Audio

The proposed trans-Tasman bubble may have received a set-back, after the Australian Government revealed borders could remain closed until next year.

Talking to the National Press Club, Australian… Audio

Alll people in managed isolation must be tested for Covid-19 on days three and 12 of their stay, according to new protocols brought in last week.

But can people refuse to be tested?

Otago law… Audio

A returning New Zealander in managed isolation at the Rydges Hotel in Auckland is stunned that the Ministry of Health had no plans to test her, or anyone else in the facility, before today.

Jessie… Audio

A building business owner says a boost to fund more Māori in cadetships is an integral step to getting more Māori into work

Over lockdown, Jarrod Tua, applied for the funding and has taken on four… Audio