Max Towle
Wellington businesses closed due to quake cry out for help
Wellington businesses which have closed due to quake damage want the government's support package for Kaikoura extended to include the Capital. Audio
Kaikoura marae serves its 'last supper'
Kaikoura's Takahanga Marae has become a makeshift welfare centre in the wake of last Monday's earthquake, serving 10 thousand meals. But last night it served its final communal dinner. Audio
Marae serves last supper
Takahanga Marae served its last communal meal last night, having kept thousands of quake-weary people in Kaikoura well-fed over the past week. Audio
Reporter assesses damage to inland route into Kaikoura
Reporter Max Towle is in Kaikoura, and took a short trip along the inland road to assess the damage. Video, Audio
Hundreds of tourists evacuated from Kaikoura
Four hundred and fifty tourists were evacuated from quake-stricken Kaikoura yesterday in a scene one person compared to Dunkirk. Audio
Caregivers win work security
A deal struck between the government and unions has given 24,000 caregivers security around their hours of work. RNZ employment reporter Max Towle reports. Audio
Anti-Trump Americans eye up NZ
Americans, unhappy with their new president, are already talking about moving to the other side of the world. Visits to NZ's immigration website were up 2500% today. Audio
Max Towle reports from US Embassy function in Wellington
The US elections are watched all over the world. RNZ reporter Max Towle is at a function hosted by the US Embassy at the St John's Bar in Wellington Video, Audio
Soldier with PTSD wins landmark compensation case
A former soldier who developed post-traumatic stress disorder after a tour of duty in Afghanistan has won a landmark case for compensation. Audio
WorkSafe admits there's little more it can do on quadbike rules
A mother whose son died on a quad bike says there's an epidemic of lives being lost because of lax safety standards, but WorkSafe admits there's not much more it can do. Audio
Indonesian fishermen head to court seeking unpaid wages
Twenty six Indonesian fisherman say they were treated like slaves while working for a South Korean company in New Zealand water - and are heading to court seeking unpaid wages. Audio
North Korean defector allowed to stay in New Zealand
A North Korean defector has won a last-ditch appeal to remain in New Zealand as a refugee. The man fled to South Korea when he was young in the early 2000s, but was treated like a spy and ostracised… Audio
Sistema accused by union of sweatshop-like conditions
The E Tu union is accusing the plastics manufacturer Sistema of running a 'modern day sweatshop'. But Sistema say the union is using bullying tactics. Audio
NZ Rugby wont take action against Chiefs
New Zealand Rugby will not take action following investigation into allegations of abuse made by a stripper at an end-of-year Chiefs function. Audio
Who will replace Sir Gordon as Sevens coach?
How will Rugby Sevens super coach Sir Gordon Tietjens be remembered? And who might replace him? Max Towle reports. Audio
Union slams Victoria University over job ads
Victoria University is offering those applying for a librarian job thousands of dollars more if they opt out of a collective agreement. The Tertiary Education Union is outraged. Audio
Extra Time for 19 August 2016
We bring you all the highlights from the second week of the Rio Olympics, including New Zealand's highest ever medal tally and counting. While the world has its eyes on Brazil, New Zealand's favourite… Audio
Extra Time for 5 August 2016
On Extra Time this week, it's the start of the Rio Olympics but who will carry New Zealand's flag at the opening ceremony? The majority of Russian athletes will be allowed to compete at the Olympics… Audio
Can the Hurricanes shake off their hoodoo?
A flood of optimism reaches Wellington this weekend, as the Hurricanes prepare for tomorrow night's Super Rugby final at home. If the side wins, it'll be Wellington's first Super Rugby title. Audio
