Felix Walton

Associate Education Minister David Seymour visited an Auckland High School to see the results of his new school lunches programnme, which saw the cost of each school meal slashed to just three… Audio

A one-of-a-kind electric boat has joined Auckland's ferry fleet, carrying passengers on a high speed tour of the Hauraki Gulf. The VS-9 is a ten-seater hydrofoiling tour boat built by Auckland-based… Audio

It's been two years since extreme storms caused devastating floods throughout Auckland, but some residents who's homes were badly damaged say they're still stuck in limbo. There are hundreds of homes… Audio

Auckland dog-walkers are split on a plan to limit the number of dogs they can walk at once. Felix Walton has more. Audio

Sailors from around the world are in Auckland's harbour making their final preparations for the weekend's grand prix. Felix Walton has more. Audio

The former Minister of Defence said delays to critical humanitarian flights to Vanuatu are embarassing for New Zealand. It comes after a New Zealand Defence Force Hercules plane carrying rescue staff… Audio

New research shows retirees are cutting down on shopping, avoiding social events and even skipping doctors' appointments to save money. Felix Walton has more. Audio

Tickets for some Air New Zealand flights could be more expensive next year, with the airline running fewer flights on some domestic routes. Authorities and businesses in Gisborne and Rotorua fear the… Audio

In today's episode, the culling of chickens with bird flu at a free-range Otago farm, will begin on Wednesday, about 36,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants have walked off the job on… Audio

About 36,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants have walked off the job on Tuesday over what they say are critical threats to patient safety. Reporter Felix Walton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

A security guard has been stabbed in the neck at a popular Auckland shopping mall this afternoon. Police say security guards at Newmarket's Westfield mall approached a man in relation to an earlier… Audio

230 workers will lose their jobs if Kinleith Mill owner Oji Fibre Solutions goes ahead with stopping paper production. It would be a huge blow for Tokoroa, where the mill is the largest employers. RNZ… Audio

Auckland's hospitality sector is preparing for what they say will be their busiest week of the year. Coldplay is performing three shows at Eden Park next week, and some fans are spending upwards of… Audio

Around a hundred protestors blocked traffic in the Auckland suburb of Newmarket this morning to oppose the ACT Party's Treaty Principles Bill. The controversial bill was introduced to parliament today… Audio

The man charged with murdering a passenger on an Onehunga bus this week went on an alleged crime spree on the same night. Kael Leona has appeared in the Auckland District Court charged with the murder… Audio

There has been developments in the manhunt, for the suspect at the centre of fatal stabbing on board an Auckland bus. The 37 year old has handed himself in to a North Shore police station this… Audio

"On the cusp of a significant outbreak," this is the warning from Plunket's Chief executive, if New Zealand doesn't improve immunisation rates among children with whooping cough and measles presenting… Audio

Tom Phillips continues to evade police despite the first credible sighting in months of the fugitive and his three children, Felix Walton explains.  Audio

Robots have been serving customers in New Zealand for about two years, but businesses say the rudimentary and expensive technology can't replace human staff. Felix Walton has more. Audio

Parents could be prosecuted if their children ditch school too often. It's part of new measures laid out by Associate Education Minister David Seymour to crackdown on truancy. Part of that is putting… Audio