Felix Walton
Residents outraged by three-storey development
Residents of an affluent east Auckland suburb fear their quiet lifestyle will be shattered by a three-storey development in the middle of their neighbourhood. The controversial development in Farm… Audio
Inquest into special forces trooper death in Auckland in 2019
An inquest into the death of a special forces trooper during a training exercise in south Auckland aims to find out what went wrong. Lance Corporal Nicholas Kahotea fell to his death in 2019 while… Audio
Cancer research project collecting lab-grown tumours
A project at the cutting edge of cancer research hopes to build a collection of tiny lab-grown tumours at the University of Auckland. Smaller than a grain of sand, these tumour structures can be used… Audio
Orakei residents fed up with frequent sewage overflows
Residents fed up with frequent sewage overflows ruining what should be their picturesque coastal view. Felix Walton reports. Audio
Researchers investigating connection between music and dementia
Researchers at the University of Auckland have been given an $850,000 grant to investigate the power of music for people with dementia. The collaboration with Yale University in the US aims to find… Audio
Locals too scared to take the bus after fatal attack
Locals in the Auckland suburb of Glen Innes say they're too scared to use the bus after two unprovoked attacks on Monday night left one man dead and another seriously injured. Both men were passengers… Audio
How commuters are feeling on board Auckland busses
How are commuters feeling on board Auckland busses following another fatal attack? RNZ reporter Felix Walton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Sewage overflows impacting Auckland beaches
It's only the first day of summer - but already a code brown is casting an unwanted shadow over Auckland's beaches. Sewage overflows from the weekend's thunderstorms have impacted water quality at… Audio
Optimism on the rise ahead of library reopening in Pt Chev
Residents and business owners in Auckland's Point Chevalier are feeling optimistic as shoplifting is finally under control and their library re-opens. Felix Walton reports. Audio
Experts say NZ's in the danger zone for a measles outbreak
Experts says New Zealand is in the danger zone for a measles outbreak, but it could be prevented if more people get vaccinated. It comes after Health NZ identified a possible super spreader event on… Audio
Tourism sector on hiring spree as summer approaches
The tourism sector is on a hiring spree as summer fast approaches, but some businesses are finding it difficult to get good candidates. Felix Walton reports. Audio
Defence Minister Collins hopes to increase NZ made weapons
"Made in New Zealand" - Defence Minister Judith Collins hopes to put that label on more drones and weapons around the world. The new Defence Industry Strategy, announced today, aims to boost local… Audio
Cruise season returns, but fewer ships are docking
The cruise season is back underway, but far fewer ships are coming our way. Felix Walton reports. Audio
Auckland Council impounds over 10,000 dogs in year
Auckland council's animal control staff are busier than ever, impounding more than 10,000 dogs over the past year. Felix Walton reports. Audio
Striking nurses 'sick of system not allowing us to do our jobs'
"Tired, sick and absolutely devastated by a system that is not allowing us to do our jobs." That from one of the 36,000 nurses on strike today - as the lengthy negotiations between Health NZ and the… Audio
Striking Stuff staff say latest pay rise offer is 'insulting'
The union representing media workers at Stuff have described the latest pay rise offer as "insulting". This afternoon more than 150 journalists and other staff walked off the job and began picketing… Audio
Jetstar apologises to customers as it faces fines
Budget airline Jetstar has apologised for letting down its New Zealand customers as it faces a potentially hefty fine after pleading guilty to misleding flyers about their rights. The Commerce… Audio
Schools desperate for staff as winter illness takes hold
Schools across the country are desperate for staff as winter illness knocks teachers and students out of commission. Felix Walton reports. Audio
Pre-schoolers learning the power of worm farms
South Auckland pre-schoolers are learning the value of getting their hands dirty to grow fresh fruit and veggies, and the awesome power of the humble earthworm to get it to go absolutely gangbusters… Audio
Woman arrested over toddler case
A woman's been arrested after a toddler was found in a suitcase on an Intercity bus. The two year old was found when the Intercity bus made a planned stop in the Northland town of Kaiwaka, and a… Audio