Felix Walton
Push to ban helicopters in Auckland suburbs caught in web of bureaucracy
A push to stop helicopters from landing or taking off in Auckland suburbs has become ensnared in a web of bureaucracy. Felix Walton reports. Audio
Pair of sniffer dogs who failed training looking for new homes
A pair of Auckland sniffer dogs who couldn't pass their training are looking for new homes. Biosecurity NZ said Bernard the beagle would be better suited to a life of leisure than the fast-paced world… Audio
Waiuku locals call for speed limit enforcements after crash kills three
Locals in the town of Waiuku are sounding the alarm over a narrow, bumpy road that claimed the lives of a woman and two children yesterday afternoon. Concerned residents have said Masters Road is too… Audio
Northland cut off during Auckland's Covid lockdown: businesses
Northland's business community says Auckland was one of the region's biggest obstacles during the Covid-19 pandemic. Felix Walton reports. Audio
Kids learn dog safety lessons, as roaming attacks continue
A pre-school in south Auckland is teaching its tamariki how to be safe around dogs, as roaming pets continue to attack and harass families. Felix Walton reports. Audio
The 100 top restaurant dishes in Auckland
Aucklanders have nominated the city's top 100 restaurant dishes. The fifth annual 'Iconic Auckland Eats' list whittled down well over 3000 submissions to a selection of 100 local restaurants. Felix… Audio
Property valuations drop for Auckland
Council valuations or CV's for Auckland's 630-thousand homes have decreased by an average of 9 percent. For many, the drop is unnerving and a tough pill to swallow, especially after the highs of 2021… Audio
Surivors of Lynn Mall terrorist attack give evidence at inquest
Survivors of the Lynn Mall terrorist attack in Auckland have given evidence today as they seek closure from a coronial inquest. Following legal arguments yesterday, the hearing began in earnest today… Audio
Auckland 11-year-old has stitches on leg after dog attack
An eleven-year-old boy has stitches on his leg after he was attacked by a pair of roaming dogs in south Auckland. There have been multiple dog attacks in Mangere Bridge this week. Another resident… Audio
New sorting facility to supercharge NZ's postal service
A massive new sorting facility aims to supercharge New Zealand's postal service and catch illegal drugs more often. Ministers and stakeholders toured the Auckland Processing Centre today, a warehouse… Audio
Family and friends gather to remember Kyle Whorrall
Family and friends gathered in Auckland on Monday to plant a tree in memory of American student Kyle Whorrall. The PhD student was killed in a senseless attack at a Meadowbank bus stop on April 19… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 5 May 2025
In today's episode, Police believe a shooting in Gisborne on Saturday night was gang-related, nearly 300 people are still without power across the capital, a small ceremony has taken place in the… Audio
Small ceremony held to remember Kyle Whorrall
A small ceremony has taken place in the Auckland suburb of Meadowbank on Monday morning to remember murdered PhD student, Kyle Whorrall. Reporter Felix Walton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Catholics across Aotearoa pay respects to Pope Francis
While world leaders are gathering to pay tribute to the 88-year-old, Catholics across the motu in Aotearoa have also been paying their respects. Over a hundred mourners gathered at an Auckland… Audio
Special Mass in Auckland for Pope Francis
Mourners have been filtering into mass at St Patricks Cathedral in Auckland to mark the death of Pope Francis. Felix Walton was there, and spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Phil Goff further denounces President Trump
Sacked diplomat Phil Goff is revelling in his freedom to denounce the US President telling an Auckland University audience Donald Trump is an abusive bully and that New Zealand is behaving like an… Audio
Councillors to decide whether to endorse Eden Park upgrades
Auckland Council staff say neither proposal for a new or upgraded "main stadium" is viable. Councillors will decide on Thursday whether to endorse upgrades to Eden Park or a new stadium by the… Audio
Auckland councillors told neither stadium option viable
Auckland Councillors are due to vote on two competing projects to be Auckland's main stadium today - but advice from Council staff is that neither is a viable option without significant public… Audio
Downtown or Eden Park? Aucklanders split on stadium
Aucklanders are split on whether the council should approve a new stadium in the city centre or upgrade Eden Park instead. This week councillors will vote on which of the competing proposals should go… Audio
DOC joins international effort to protect leatherback turtles
The Department of Conservation has joined an international effort to protect endangered leatherback turtles. Felix Walton has more. Audio