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Election live: Parties set to unveil policies, as Hipkins appears on Q+A

Ahead of the November 7 election — follow 1News for the latest from the campaign trail.

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4:22

Explainer

Labour’s capital gains tax explained – what is it and who will pay?

Chris Hipkins says 90% of Kiwis won't pay it. National is strongly opposed - but what is actually being proposed?

6:00am

Is it still worth having health insurance in NZ?

Are you likely to be better off taking health insurance, or saving up a sum of money to pay for any treatment you might need, yourself?

8:30am

CRL Karanga-a-Hape Station on open day, 15 August, 2026.

Has Auckland's new City Rail Link helped to boost businesses?

The new City Rail Link caused a massive increase in ridership, but is that translating into customers for hospitality businesses?

7:30am

Protesters walks past a burning bin during a demonstration against rising living costs, joining students' grievances, in Lyon

Fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students

Cars were set on fire and shops were looted in Paris as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent protesters.

7:01am

Dean was playing to more than 40,000 people at the revamped venue as part of her Art of Loving Live tour. Source: Bianca Day

Sound issues disrupt Olivia Dean concert in Auckland

Dean was playing to more than 40,000 people at Western Springs Bowl as part of her Art of Loving Live tour.

6:30am

Stay silent over a child’s death? Face up to 10 years’ jail - National

Justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith announced the policy this morning.

11 mins ago

Protesters face police during a demonstration against rising living costs, joining students' grievances, in Paris

Kiwi student in Paris back to laptop learning as protests shut uni

Luke Geddes from Otago has been remote learning for weeks after his university was blockaded amid protests over the state of education in France.

9:00am

Australia tipped for biggest unemployment rise in developed world

Australia's unemployment is forecast to rise from an average of 4.4% this year to 4.7% in 2027, with around 100,000 jobs at risk.

6:00am

2:31

James Christmas making the announcement.

ACT wants funding boost to retain GPs, attract more from overseas

The ACT Party plans to keep more general practitioners in New Zealand and attract more from overseas, with a $400 million funding boost.

43 mins ago

Kiwi student in Paris back to laptop learning as protests shut uni

Luke Geddes from Otago has been remote learning for weeks after his university was blockaded amid protests over the state of education in France.

9:00am

Australia tipped for biggest unemployment rise in developed world

Australia's unemployment is forecast to rise from an average of 4.4% this year to 4.7% in 2027, with around 100,000 jobs at risk.

6:00am

2:31

ACT wants funding boost to retain GPs, attract more from overseas

The ACT Party plans to keep more general practitioners in New Zealand and attract more from overseas, with a $400 million funding boost.

43 mins ago

LIVE UPDATES

Election live: Parties set to unveil policies, as Hipkins appears on Q+A

Ahead of the November 7 election — follow 1News for the latest from the campaign trail.

17 mins ago

4:22

Explainer

Labour’s capital gains tax explained – what is it and who will pay?

Chris Hipkins says 90% of Kiwis won't pay it. National is strongly opposed - but what is actually being proposed?

6:00am

Is it still worth having health insurance in NZ?

Are you likely to be better off taking health insurance, or saving up a sum of money to pay for any treatment you might need, yourself?

8:30am

Has Auckland's new City Rail Link helped to boost businesses?

The new City Rail Link caused a massive increase in ridership, but is that translating into customers for hospitality businesses?

7:30am

Fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students

Cars were set on fire and shops were looted in Paris as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent protesters.

7:01am

Sound issues disrupt Olivia Dean concert in Auckland

Dean was playing to more than 40,000 people at Western Springs Bowl as part of her Art of Loving Live tour.

6:30am

In this file photo taken Friday, April 11, 2025, a manufacturer demonstrates a Ukrainian-made drone at a Ukraine Defense Innovations exhibition at an undisclosed location

Ukraine is a global leader in drone wars - with one big vulnerability

The nation cannot entirely break free from China, whose lower costs and vastly greater production capacity cannot be matched by allied suppliers.

8:00am

2:40

Rugby

Moorby try double highlights All Blacks' game of two halves

Analysis: After a dominant first half, the wheels fell off late, as New Zealand ran out of players against Australia.

6:44am

Kiwi student in Paris back to laptop learning as protests shut uni

Luke Geddes from Otago has been remote learning for weeks after his university was blockaded amid protests over the state of education in France.

9:00am

Australia tipped for biggest unemployment rise in developed world

Australia's unemployment is forecast to rise from an average of 4.4% this year to 4.7% in 2027, with around 100,000 jobs at risk.

6:00am

2:31

Ukraine is a global leader in drone wars - with one big vulnerability

The nation cannot entirely break free from China, whose lower costs and vastly greater production capacity cannot be matched by allied suppliers.

8:00am

2:40

Rugby

Moorby try double highlights All Blacks' game of two halves

Analysis: After a dominant first half, the wheels fell off late, as New Zealand ran out of players against Australia.

6:44am

ACT wants funding boost to retain GPs, attract more from overseas

The ACT Party plans to keep more general practitioners in New Zealand and attract more from overseas, with a $400 million funding boost.

43 mins ago

LIVE UPDATES

Election live: Parties set to unveil policies, as Hipkins appears on Q+A

Ahead of the November 7 election — follow 1News for the latest from the campaign trail.

17 mins ago

4:22

Explainer

Labour’s capital gains tax explained – what is it and who will pay?

Chris Hipkins says 90% of Kiwis won't pay it. National is strongly opposed - but what is actually being proposed?

6:00am

Is it still worth having health insurance in NZ?

Are you likely to be better off taking health insurance, or saving up a sum of money to pay for any treatment you might need, yourself?

8:30am

Has Auckland's new City Rail Link helped to boost businesses?

The new City Rail Link caused a massive increase in ridership, but is that translating into customers for hospitality businesses?

7:30am

Fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students

Cars were set on fire and shops were looted in Paris as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent protesters.

7:01am

LIVE UPDATES

Election live: Parties set to unveil policies, as Hipkins appears on Q+A

Ahead of the November 7 election — follow 1News for the latest from the campaign trail.

17 mins ago

4:22

Explainer

Labour’s capital gains tax explained – what is it and who will pay?

Chris Hipkins says 90% of Kiwis won't pay it. National is strongly opposed - but what is actually being proposed?

6:00am

Is it still worth having health insurance in NZ?

Are you likely to be better off taking health insurance, or saving up a sum of money to pay for any treatment you might need, yourself?

8:30am

Has Auckland's new City Rail Link helped to boost businesses?

The new City Rail Link caused a massive increase in ridership, but is that translating into customers for hospitality businesses?

7:30am

Fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students

Cars were set on fire and shops were looted in Paris as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent protesters.

7:01am