Felix Walton

The wives of two firefighter killed in a landslide during Cyclone Gabrielle have recounted the moment they learned their partners had died. Volunteer firefighters Dave van Zwanenberg and Craig Stevens… Audio

A leading search and rescue operator says he told police he could hear a noise so the search for a missing firefighter could continue. A coronial inquest is exploring the desperate search and rescue… Audio

Residents of Auckland's Muriwai have described their frantic escape from landslides during Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023. A coronial inquest is investigating the deaths of two volunteer firefighters after… Audio

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

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

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

Residents fed up with frequent sewage overflows ruining what should be their picturesque coastal view. Felix Walton reports. Audio

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 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 are commuters feeling on board Auckland busses following another fatal attack? RNZ reporter Felix Walton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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

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 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

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

"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

The cruise season is back underway, but far fewer ships are coming our way. Felix Walton reports. Audio

Auckland council's animal control staff are busier than ever, impounding more than 10,000 dogs over the past year. Felix Walton reports. Audio

"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

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

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