Māni Dunlop

An anti-fascist protest is calling for peace in Wellington, as a so-called freedom protest marches through the city to Parliament.

RNZ reporter Charlotte Cook was with the anti-fascist protesters and… Audio

On the grounds outside Parliament, a so-called freedom protest is underway.

It's being opposed by the counter-protest of an anti fascist movement. 

RNZ Wellington reporter Hamish Cardwell spoke to… Audio

The Labour Party caucus has expelled Dr Gaurav Sharma.

He calls himself a whistleblower; but the party's leaders paint him as a rogue.

RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher spoke to Māni Dunlop… Audio

Just 40-percent of children regularly attend school, and it turns out most of us don't rate the issue as important.

"Regular attendance" means missing one or fewer days of school each fortnight.

And… Audio

Oranga Tamariki has acknowledged its failings for the abuse and harm caused to children in its care, saying it did not always protect them.

However the evidence was met with disappointment by a… Audio

The pricetag for cleaning up and repairing damage from flooding and slips across Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui - the top of the South Island - is yet to be known, but the government will discuss… Audio

After two years of being online the annual celebration of Kiingi Tūheiteia Potatau Te Wherowhero te tuawhitu's coronation is back at Turangawaewae marae with thousands excited to return to commemorate… Audio

Paid firefighters took to the streets this morning demanding safer working conditions, better staffing and resources to protect their crews and the community after they hit an impasse in negotiations.

A red severe rain warning is still in force for Nelson; and there are several other rain warnings throughout the country.

Niwa meteorologist Chris Brandolino spoke to Māni Dunlop about the forecast… Audio

The Nelson-Tasman region has a huge clean-up job ahead - there are countless slips, more than 400 homes have been evacuated, and some areas are still flooded. 

Nelson's mayor Rachel Reese spoke to… Audio

Nelson residents are pitching in - helping neighbours, digging mud and silt, and checking the land for instability.

The council has a huge job on its hands -- more than 400 homes have been evacuated… Audio

Iwi leader and climate change iwi chairs forum co chair, Mike Smith, has faced off against some of New Zealand's biggest climate polluters in the Supreme Court this week. Mr Smith is suing fossil fuel… Audio

Potentially toxic smoke is still billowing from a fire at a scrap metal yard in the Christchurch suburb of Woolston.

Professional Firefighters Union says two trucks failing on site caused delays and… Audio

There's flooding in Northland which is getting drenched by the heavy rain. 

The main road through Kaeo is flooded, and emergency services are being hampered by the rain. 

Northland Civil Defence… Audio

In the Richmond Ranges which run between Nelson and Marlborough, locals say rivers and creeks are running higher than they've ever seen them. 

The worst affected areas are Canvastown, Rai Valley… Audio

Nelson residents are starting to get a clearer picture of the damage to homes today after hundreds had to be evacuated due to rising floodwaters, and increasing risks of land slides. 

On Devinish… Audio

The under-fire national polytechnic Te Pukenga has announced the resignation of its chief executive Stephen Town.

The institute was facing a $100 million deficit.

RNZ's education correspondent John… Audio

The West Coast Te Wai Poutini is in a state of emergency and a red rain warning is still in place.

Residents and contractors are hustling to protect their properties as rivers keep rising.

RNZ… Audio

Creeks and rivers are at risk of bursting their banks in Golden Bay as heavy rain continues to fall.

Paddocks are underwater, and some roads are closed.

Severe weather warnings are still in place.

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