Felix Walton

Workers in New Zealand's film industry are struggling after nearly six months of industrial action in Hollywood.

The screenwriters' pay dispute followed by the actors' strike have brought… Audio

Police have been granted special powers to crack down on gangs in Ōpōtiki. They say recent shootings throughout the town are related to rising tensions between the Black Power and Mongrel Mob gangs… Audio

Banana importers are finding it harder to keep up with New Zealand's voracious appetite for them. Floods and droughts on South American plantations are limiting supply around the world. Felix Walton… Audio

In Auckland two of Labour's safest seats are on a knife's edge with just a handful of votes between the leading candidates.

All eyes are on the special votes to see which party will take Mt Albert… Audio

New Zealand Rugby says it's "deeply disappointed" and has launched an investigation into circumstances around the damage to the Ranfurly Shield. Hawke's Bay won the prized Log O' Wood off Wellington… Video, Audio

A progress report from the United Nations says many countries including New Zealand are falling behind on climate change.

Local experts say New Zealand's emissions target is ambitious and got off to… Audio

The hay fever season is approaching and experts say it could be worse than usual. El Niño is expected to kick pollen production into overdrive. Felix Walton has more. Audio

Rugby fans in France for the World Cup are contending with massive crowds, packed trains and severe heat. Attendees are being told to bring their own water bottles after stadiums ran out food and… Audio

Accounting firm KPMG has launched an investigation into drink spiking at a company event last Friday.

An employee who appeared highly intoxicated was taken home, but it was then discovered their… Audio

Technology experts are urging Labour and National to announce an AI strategy before the election.

The rapidly advancing technology is being used for everything from faking photographs to cheating on… Audio

Some Aucklanders are putting their houses on stilts to avoid flood waters. Research commissioned by NIWA says it's a cost-effective solution, but it won't work for everyone. Felix Walton has more. Audio

Three people have appeared in court charged with two separate homicides in the space of 24 hours in Auckland. A 35-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were arrested following the death of an elderly… Video, Audio

A New Zealander on holiday in Maui says the wildfires devastating the Hawaiian island are like nothing he's ever seen before.

The blazes that have claimed at least 36 lives, have prompted a state of… Audio

Crime, housing and transport were hot topics at a political debate in central Auckland last night.

Candidates from the Greens, Labour, National and The Opportunities Party slugged it out in front of… Audio

Landlords are increasingly controlling the market, as renters grapple with low supply and high demand for properties.

New research by Treasury, the Reserve Bank, and the Ministry of Housing, shows… Audio

Aucklanders are worried that a new harbour crossing will cost too much and take too long. The Government is promising two road tunnels and a light rail tunnel from Central Auckland to Akoranga, on the… Audio

Could rolling dice and slaying dragons be good for your brain?

Two psychology researchers at Massey University are launching a one-of-a-kind lab to investigate the mental health benefits of board… Audio

Two people have been been killed by a gunman at a central Auckland construction site. Kathryn speaks with RNZ reporter Felix Walton who is on the scene. There's been significant disruption this… Audio

Police say the situation has been contained to a building in lower Queen Street, which is under construction.

Witnesses have described police swarming the downtown area as events unfolded this… Audio

The Eagle helicopter is circling overhead and ambulances are also there.

More police vehicles have been seen heading towards the area.

Police say the situation is currently contained to a building… Audio