Felix Walton
Green party delays meeting on whether to invoke waka-jumping law to remove Darleen Tana
The Green Party has agreed to delay its meeting on whether to invoke the waka-jumping law to remove former MP Darleen Tana from Parliament. Reporter Felix Walton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 August 2024
On today's episode, main roads are closed as rivers and streams around the lower North Island rise, with rain hammering parts of the country, a commuter train on the Kapiti line was hit by rockfall… Audio
Court shown internet history of Polkinghorne's mistress
The High Court in Auckland has today been shown the internet history, photos, and messages from the phones of Pauline Hanna and Philip Polkinghorne's mistress Madison Ashton. Polkinghorne is on trial… Audio
Fifth week of Polkinghorne trial begins
The Polkinghorne trial has resumed on Monday morning - starting its fifth week, going through the search histories and messages on two cellphones related to the case. Reporter Felix Walton spoke to… Audio
Renters pushed out of Waiheke housing market - residents
Residents on Auckland's Waiheke Island say renters are being pushed out of the market, with some even resorting to living in sheds. They say the island is suffering from a housing crisis driven by… Audio
Police investigating suspected shooting in east Auckland
Police are investigating a suspected shooting after a person was found seriously wounded and later died at the scene in east Auckland. Armed police swarmed onto the corner of Marvon Downs Avenue and… Audio
Team NZ arrives back in Auckand after Olympics
The Olympians have landed. Team New Zealand returned triumphant after its most successful Olympic campaign ever, with twenty medals, ten of them gold. Felix Walton got amongst the good vibes and… Audio
Niece of Pauline Hanna gives evidence at Polkinghorne trial
Rose Hanna was in the witness box at the High Court in Auckland as the third week of Philip Polkinghorne's murder trial gets underway. The former eye surgeon is accused of murdering his wife Pauline… Audio
NZers looking after disabled family members calling for more govt support
New Zealanders looking after disabled family members say the long hours and lack of support is pushing them to the brink. Carers NZ said it amounts to billions of dollars in unpaid labour and said… Audio
Polkinghorne's DNA found on bloodstains throughout his house, jury hears
The jury in the High Court trial of Philip Polkinghorne, has been told the retired eye surgeon's DNA was detected on bloodstains found throughout his Auckland home. Felix Walton has more. Audio
Expert says DNA matching Polkinghorne found on wife's neck
A forensic expert says DNA matching Philip Polkinghorne was found on his wife's neck after her death. Felix Walton has more. Audio
NZ unlikely to meet long term emissons targets
The government today outlined how it plans to meet New Zealand's emissions goals after scrapping several Labour-era policies. However, the Draft Emissions Reduction Plan shows the country is on track… Audio
Shop owners hopeful for new retail crime advisory group
Shop owners are hoping a new government advisory group to tackle soaring retail crime won't just be a talk-fest. The Justice Minister wants to hear what victims think should be done to reduce the… Audio
Singers kick off world choir games
Thousands of singers from around the world gathered at Auckland's Spark Arena last night to kick off the 13th World Choir Games. Some have set their sights on gold - and others just want to have a… Audio
Paramedics call ambulance service 'dysfunctional'
Underpaid, understaffed and underappreciated - that's what paramedics have to say about what they call New Zealand's "dysfunctional" ambulance service. One former St John employee says he's making… Audio
Golriz Ghahraman convicted and fined on shoplifting charges
The 43 year old politician and former lawyer was sentenced in the Auckland District Court this afternoon after pleading guilty in March to stealing almost $9000 dollars of clothing. Audio
Fake AI video tool causes concern
A breakthrough AI tool that can make fake videos has experts worried about a new generation of misinformation. Felix Walton reports. Audio
Stage 4 lung cancer patient dubious on govt's promise
A stage four lung cancer patient, importing her own drugs from Bangladesh is dubious the Government will deliver on its promise to fund 13 new cancer drugs. Felix Walton reports. Audio
Aucklanders headed to city fringes over central suburbs
Census data shows Aucklanders are leaving the inner city to settle down on the fringes. Felix Walton reports. Audio
Auckland workers walking in groups due to crime
Central Auckland business owners say criminals are harassing their staff, stealing their purses and scaring customers away. Felix Walton reports Audio