Felix Walton
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
Whangārei councillors called to meeting over anti-fluoridation
Councillors in Whangārei have been called to a confidential meeting on Tuesday to discuss the ramifications of refusing to fluoridate the city's water supply. Felix Walton has more. Audio
Auckland's iconic Pasifika festival returns
Auckland's Pasifika Festival is back on the up and up after a difficult few years. Audio
Auckland's Pasifika Festival thriving after overcoming hurdles
Auckland's Pasifika Festival is back on the up and up after a difficult few years. After overcoming a number of hurdles, organisers hope the iconic event can remain a fixture of Auckland's central… Audio
Is the OE getting replaced by supersized holidays?
An overseas experience has long been considered a rite of passage for young New Zealanders - but it could be losing its appeal. A new survey by Auckland Airport shows the days of years-long OEs could… Audio
Couples look for new activities on Valentines Day
From couples' axe-throwing to an R-18 zoo exhibition, Aucklanders are finding romance in some strange places this Valentine's Day. While some couples are sticking to flowers and dinner dates, others… Audio
Labourers struck by sheets of marble in south Auckland
An industrial worker is in critical condition and two others are injured after being struck by several sheets of marble in south Auckland today. The hired labourers were unloading a shipping container… Audio
Waiheke Islanders worried over digital nomad influx
Some residents on Auckland's Waiheke Island are worried 'digital nomads' could invade their island paradise under the Government's new rules. One advocate says the island is already facing a housing… Audio