Māni Dunlop
Maori boarding schools get much-needed funds
A Maori Boarding School is grateful for an extra investment of almost 3 million dollars but says it is long overdue. The Minister for Maori Development announced the final allocation of the 20 million… Audio
Launch of National Māori Sport Authority - Te Huinga Tākaro Aotearoa
A new National Māori Sport Authority has been created with Sport NZ committing more than one million dollars to the new entity.
Sport NZ and Te Huinga Tākaro Aotearoa formalised their partnership… Audio
Rent freeze needed as people choose between food and home, says human rights commission
The Human Rights Commission wants an immediate freeze on rent increases, as more people have to choose between adequate food and a decent home.
The Commission launched a housing inquiry last year… Audio
School board rules scrutinised as convicted white supremacist stands for election
Who should be allowed to get involved in the governance of their local school?
That question is swirling in Ōtautahi after it was revealed the white supremacist Philip Arps, who was jailed for… Audio
Government agencies front up to Abuse in Care Royal Commission
A two week hearing into what the state knew about the extent of child abuse in its care has begun in Auckland.
14 government agencies will front the Abuse in Care Royal Commission, starting with the… Audio
How can we use and protect uniquely private biometric data?
The Privacy Commissioner wants to know what the public thinks about how their biometric information is collected and used.
Biometrics - involving the use of computers to identify people's faces… Audio
China accuses the US of stirring up confrontation as more lawmakers visit Taiwan
China's claiming the United States is sparing no effort to stir up confrontation after a delegation of five congress members arrived in Taiwan at the weekend.
It follows a recent visit from US House… Audio
Public Transport changes on the way
The Government's hoping public transport changes will resolve driver shortages, reduce emissions, and improve timetables.
The new model, called the Sustainable Public Transport Framework, announced… Audio
Union wants Massey to front over proposed restructure
The Tertiary Education Union is calling on Massey University to front up over a proposed restructure which it says could affect as many as 150 jobs.
Massey University provided a statement to RNZ… Audio
Prime Minister disputes bullying claims raised by Labour MP
The Prime Minister is disputing claims raised by Labour MP Gaurav Sharma that bullying is rampant within Parliament.
Dr Sharma says that bullying is promoted by the party's whips and parliamentary… Audio
Helicopter operators worried about ongoing CAA safety
Helicopter operators are worried the Civil Aviation Authority's safety inspection systems are still not up to scratch, despite the problems being pointed out for decades.
Helicopter operators are… Audio
Labour Party responds to backbencher's bullying claims
The Labour Party whips have responded to MP Gaurav Sharma's claims of bullying in parliament as it works to resolve issues between him and his staff.
Backbencher Dr Sharma has blasted his party, the… Audio
Local government candidates nominations due tomorrow
Waikato District Council wants more people to enter this year's local body election.
Nominations in the region are low - only three of the district's 10 wards have enough candidates to hold an… Audio
Defence Minister reflects on trip to Solomon Islands
The Defence Minister is home after a trip to Solomon Islands amid heightened tensions around the Pacific.
The government's trying to bolster relationships throughout the region after Solomon Islands… Audio
Commonwealth Games athletes arriving home to a big warm welcome
The first bunch of Commonwealth Games athletes are arriving at Auckland Airport today, after their record-breaking successes in Birmingham.
Fans and whānau are gathering to welcome them home.
Māni… Audio
Police investigating allegations a man used fake documents to work as a doctor
The police are investigating allegations a man worked as a fake doctor and saw patients at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland.
He was employed for about six months.
RNZ's health correspondent Rowan… Audio
NZ and US agree to collaborate in space
New Zealand and the United States have signed an agreement that will provide new opportunities for our space sector.
The Framework Agreement will also ensure a closer collaboration with NASA.
… Audio
Extra credits available to help students pass NCEA
High Schoolers will again get help passing NCEA with extra, 'learning recognition credits' available, to make up for the disruption caused by Covid-19.
Students can receive one learning recognition… Audio
Voters should have been told about candidate's past says former National MP
A former National party MP believes the membership - and voters - should have been told about Sam Uffindell's past before the Tauranga by-election.
He's been stood down down from the party's caucus… Audio
Tasman mayor responds to climate change adaptation plan
Sea level rise and coastal erosion are threatening homes and infrastructure around the country, and councils have warned for years they could not afford to deal with those issues without Government… Audio
