The kayak legend teamed with Alicia Hoskin to defend her crown from Tokyo.
Less than 24 hours after securing gold in the keirin, Ellesse Andrews has broken the women's sprint world record - albeit breifly.
Your morning Olympics catch-up on the action you might've missed from overnight, and a look behind the scenes at what’s going on in Paris.
Test your kupu knowledge with our te reo Māori quiz.
Philip Polkinghorne, a 71-year-old retired eye doctor, is accused of killing his wife, Pauline Hanna. He has pleaded not guilty and is being tried before a jury in the High Court at Auckland.
My journey from devastated newly single mother to happy, effective co-parent.
Today we launch a new series in which Kiwis write about something in life that they just can't face anymore.
A new season of greyhound racing is underway as the Government weighs up whether to ban the sport. 1News asks both sides of the debate – should NZ pull the plug on greyhound racing?
An extraordinary back-and-forth battle saw Kiwi shot putter Maddi Wesche narrowly miss out on winning a gold medal.
Around 7000 people from across the country gathered in Hastings.
Colyn was last seen leaving his Kihikihi home in his car, a 1974 yellow Austin, yesterday afternoon.
When combined with the $1 million Lotto prize, tonight's $44m Powerball prize could take the number one spot if won by a single ticket.
Police said the man allegedly clocked more than one-and-a-half times the posted speed limit.
The band, consisting of Oscar-winning actor Jared Leto and his brother Shannon Leto, were expected to perform at Spark Arena in Auckland on September 19.
A local business owner told 1News the community is "scared" that robberies are now taking place during the day.
The crash occurred on Bowen Crescent in Ōpunake, 45km southwest of New Plymouth, shortly before 12pm.
Lopez, a 17-year-old Mexican swingman, has joined the Breakers as part of the NBL's Next Stars programme.
Two pilots were killed in the initial August 27 crash, and a third Marine died whilst attempting to rescue the trapped pilots from the burning cockpit.
The incident, which is now under investigation, involved the ferry making contact with a link span in Wellington.
The person arrived at the hospital around midday with "an injury consistent with a gunshot wound," police said.
Speaking live on stage at her Adele in Munich show, she said to a proposing fan: "I can't marry you, I'm already getting married!"
With two days remaining, New Zealand may still realise our most successful-ever Games.
Mariu was a former Silver Fern, a teacher, a youth advocate, and community leader who was recognised for her services to Māori.
Police said the crash at the intersection of Queen St and Wellesley St East was reported at around 6.30pm on Saturday.
AA Insurance said it had already paid out $8 million for sixteen large house fire claims for the months of June and July this year.
One principal called the situation "a crisis" after advertising for a teaching position and receiving no responses.
The total amount up for grabs in Powerball has been steadily rising with each passing week without a winner.
Head coach Scott Robertson wanted accuracy and cohesion against Argentina in Wellington. Instead, the visitors overturned a halftime deficit to win.
The All Blacks start their Rugby Championship campaign against Argentina at Sky Stadium, Wellington.
