Max Towle
What problems do young voters in Gisborne face?
In the latest episode of Beyond the Beehive, The Wireless journalist Max Towle asks young voters in Gisborne what problems they're facing. Video, Audio
Beyond the Beehive: Max Towle heads to Kawerau
Wireless journalist Max Towle heads to Kawerau in the Bay of Plenty; watch the whole series on http://thewireless.co.nz/ Audio
Beyond the Beehive: Voters' views in 'boom-town' Tauranga
Who has benefited from the economic growth in Tauranga, and who hasn't? In Beyond the Beehive, The Wireless journalist Max Towle finds it's one of the issues voters in the Bay of Plenty will consider… Video, Audio
Beyond the Beehive: Life in Thames
Max Towle heads to Thames, where he talks to young people about what life is like growing up in the town, and what jobs and opportunities will keep them there. Video, Audio
Beyond the Beehive #3: What do Parnell, Otara voters want?
The Wireless stops off in Parnell and in Otara to check the pulse of the communities and finds out what election issues matter to locals the most. It's part three of election special 'Beyond the… Video, Audio
Beyond the Beehive #2: Kaikohe, Whangarei
The Whangarei electorate has been a safe National seat. Is that about to change? Homelessness, drug abuse and family violence are among the concerns of voters in Whangarei and Kaikohe. Video, Audio
Beyond the Beehive: The Far North
RNZ website The Wireless is launching a new political series called 'Beyond the Beehive'. In the weeks leading up to the election, reporter Max Towle is heading from Cape Reinga to Bluff, as he talks… Video, Audio
Wellington locals share their views on Labour's leadership
Wireless journalist Max Towle hits the streets in Wellington to ask people what they make of Labour's new leadership. Video, Audio
Former All Blacks talk up the Lions' chances
The British and Irish Lions tour means everything for players, coaches and rugby-mad fans. Max Towle chats to members of the last All Blacks side to have lost a series to the Lions - back in 1971. Audio
Snitching for police not as lucrative anymore
Police are paying informants less and less every year - more than $400 thousand in 2012; now a little over $100 thousand. It's something the Labour party wants an answer to. Audio
Summer comes to Wellington - better late than never
Wellingtonians are delighted summer has finally arrived after what feels like the worst summer in more than 30 years. Audio
Two cordons around Port Hills to be lifted at 8am
Cordons around Kennedy's Bush Road and Hoon Hay Valley Road in Christchurch will be lifted at 8am. Residents in the area who were evacuated last week when the Port Hills fires took hold will now be… Audio
Auckland man charged with murder in California
Clinton Thinn is facing a death row sentence after a killing in the San Diego prison where he was being held on bank robbery charges. Cabinet Minister Nikki Kaye is Thinn's step-sister and says it's a… Audio
Demo starts on Wellington's Reading Cinema
Demolition of Wellington's Reading Cinema car park has begun this morning. Audio
Kaikoura family facing homeless Christmas
Karana Barker and her four young children have been staying with friends after their home was destroyed in last month's earthquake. Max Towle took them back for an emotional visit. Video, Audio
Inland Road re-opening brings hope
The inland road to Kaikoura has finally reopened without restrictions, delighting locals. Max Towle talks to some of the first people to experience the drive. Audio
Report finds migrant worker exploitation rife in NZ
More than 100 workers, interviewed over two years as part of an Auckland University study, recounted working long hours and being paid next to nothing. Audio
"You tell me where the justice is in that?"
Survivors who receive compensation for their abuse in stae care, have to spent the money within 12 months, or it could effect any other benefits they recieve. Audio
Max Towle's tiki tour of Wellington's shaken-up buildings
RNZ reporter Max Towle heads out to Wellington's streets, to find out what is, and isn't, open in the capital's central business district. Video, Audio
Woman abused as baby takes ACC case to High Court
A woman who was violently abused as a baby is battling for compensation with ACC, which says she can't claim because she has no memory of what happened. Reporter Max Towle has the details. Audio
