Stories by Felix Walton

Today saw the official opening of a long-awaited facelift for one of Queen Street's busiest stretches, with hopes it will help to revive the ailing city centre.

An enormous fireball seen over the North Island has astronomers scrambling to find the meteorite, which is likely to have landed in Northland. Video

The government has announced new rules aimed at reducing harm for gamblers. Audio

As rare as sea snakes are, a Department of Conservation spokesperson says the creature could become a regular visitor to New Zealand.

An Auckland suburb wants to make it clear that homophobia isn't welcome in their community.

Flooding, droughts, and other climate disasters have dominated the agenda at the Insurance Council of New Zealand 2022 Conference.

New Zealand's new drug-checking legislation will be put to the test in what looks set to be the first unrestricted music festival season since the pandemic began. Audio

Four protesters who were arrested while protecting native trees from the axe last year have avoided criminal sentences, but there have been other consequences for their actions.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hopes she can find common ground with Auckland's incoming mayor on the divisive issue when they meet later this week. Audio

New species of microscopic creatures have been discovered in the Southern Alps.

Several thousand university staff walked off the job today in support of their claim for an eight percent pay rise.

A new text scam is targeting worried parents. After plaguing Australia, there are multiple reports it has arrived in New Zealand.

Volunteers in the Mount Albert Community Patrol are on high alert after a brazen smash and grab in the Auckland suburb this week. Audio

At many supermarkets tomatoes cost $15 a kg, potato chips are $1.50 - for many families, struggling with increased costs of living healthier choices are hard. Audio

A new University of Canterbury survey shows New Zealand women with endometriosis on average experience a nearly nine-year delay between symptoms and treatment.

Masks have been compulsory in many locations across the country and although business groups have been calling for their removal, some employees are unsure.

While Auckland houses are losing value for the first time in years, the city's housing market is far from crashing, according to local realtors.

The rainbow community faces homelessness at a significantly higher rate than other New Zealanders, new research shows.

The Human Rights Commission is urging police to address their treatment of transgender people after an officer broke a woman's ankle and misgendered her in reports.

A Northland principal is sounding the alarm over the dental hygiene of children in his region.

Medical students are speaking out about cut corners and power imbalances in hospital placements.

The striking sunrises and sunsets in recent weeks may be caused by leftovers from the Tongan volcano eruption.