Max Towle
30,000 nurses go on strike
Nurses have gone on strike, and are protesting against what they say are low pay offers that do not address major issues for the sector. Max Towle speaks to RNZ's reporters in Auckland, Hamilton… Audio
Aotearoa needs to be more aggressive with emissions reduction
The government has received its final advice from the Climate Change Commission - which sets the pathway for Aotearoa to slash emissions and become carbon neutral by 2050. The Commission says New… Audio
Remembering the late Richard Nunns' contribution to taonga pūoro
Richard Nunns - the world's foremost expert on the musical instruments of Te Ao Māori, taonga pūoro - has died at 76. He was central to the revival of these traditional instruments. I spoke to… Audio
Team New Zealand pushing to develop hydrogen powered boats
You'd expect sailing to be an emissions-free sport, but what about the chase boats? This year, each of the America's Cup support vessels were powered by several big petrol-guzzling outboards… Audio
Fiji's Covid-19 outbreak spiralling out of control
A Covid-19 outbreak in Fiji appears to be spiralling out of control, with 147 cases confirmed in the last two days alone. The country's main hospital is effectively sealed off, after a cluster formed… Audio
DHBs prepare for nurses strike
Tens-of-thousands of nurses will walk off the job tomorrow, asking for more money, and safer staffing. Hospitals will remain open, and there will still be essential, life-saving services. The… Audio
Massive police bust as part of international crime sting
Police have arrested dozens of senior gang members in a massive international crime sting. The director of the National Organised Crime Group detective superintendent Greg Williams says his team was… Audio
Privacy concerns raised about bar photographing patrons, IDs
A Wellington bar which is popular with students is looking at introducing technology which would photograph customers and scan their IDs. This is part of a push by The Establishment bar on… Audio
Pike River families group pushes for recovery to go on
A group representing 22 families of Pike River victims wants the recovery project to continue, despite the government saying it's become too expensive and difficult. A month ago - another families… Audio
Supreme Court: govt needs certainty of fair trial when extraditing
The Supreme Court has told the government it needs further assurances that a person extradited to China would receive a fair trial before it surrenders them. Kyung Yup Kim, a Korean-born New Zealander… Audio
Govt unveils major transport projects, new Ak harbour crossing
The government has unveiled a nine billion dollar suite of transport projects, including a nearly 800 million dollar bridge over the Auckland Harbour for pedestrians and cyclists. Not everyone is… Audio
Multiple fatalities after a serious crash out of Ashburton
Four people have died, three at the scene, and one in hospital following a crash in Ashburton this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash, near the Ashburton River flood zone, at… Audio
Australia's Covid-19 outbreak still spreading
The Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is under fire as Victoria's latest Covid cluster grows. Victoria's acting Premier is due to front media today, but a decision on when lockdown restrictions… Audio
Tennis star Naomi Osaka pulls out of French Open to protect herself
The tennis star Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the French Open after refusing to speak to media after games - a decision that's divided pundits and pros. She was fined about $20,000 for skipping the… Audio
New space launch site, conservation programme near Christchurch
The government has announced a new aerospace site on Kaitōrete Spit - south-west of Banks Peninsula - in a joint project with local rūnanga. The Crown is stumping up $16 million for the land, which it… Audio
Canterbury flooding - roads damaged, water contaminated
Officials are still assessing widespread damage throughout Canterbury after the flooding. The Canterbury Emergency Response Manager Janelle Mackie discusses the situation with Max Towle. Audio
Canterbury flooding - bridges closed, no detour available
The fallout from Canterbury's torrential rainfall and flooding continues with a crucial bridge in Ashburton now closed. It appears to have slumped and it's being assessed by engineers. Waka Kotahi… Audio
India Covid-19 deaths surpass 300,000
India has become the third country to hit at least 300,000 recorded deaths from Covid-19. The country - which has been the epicentre of the pandemic since early April - has seen a decline in new… Audio
Community Law uncertain legal aid boost goes far enough
The government's Budget gives more money to legal aid over the next five years, but the jury's out on whether it'll help the most disadvantaged people in the country access justice. Over the next… Audio
Nearly 99 percent of homes sold at a profit at start of 2021
A greater proportion of homes are being sold at a profit than ever before - this is according to a long-running report. 98.9 percent of residential properties were sold for a profit in the first… Audio
