2025’s most read: An extract from veteran journalist Steve Braunias' book, Polkinghorne.
New research suggests that young people staying at home longer may be saving on rent, but are "paying with their mental health" instead.
Nearly 180 New Zealanders have been recognised this year, spanning Māori language champions, health leaders, scientists, broadcasters, and volunteers.
An Auckland-based writer traces the dramatic ups and downs of Venezuela and his experience as an emigrant through five New Year's Eves.
The full list of New Year Honours recipients, released on December 31, 2025.
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said the concerns about the midterms come from Democratic politicians who are “fearmongering to score political points".
Researchers are investigating "hotspots" of a venomous spider throughout the country this summer.
The sole occupant of the vehicle was found deceased at the scene.
Police were notified of the crash at 9.38am on Wednesday.
Severe thunderstorms are forecast from Whangārei to Wairarapa this New Year’s Eve, with Auckland, Hamilton, Whanganui and Palmerston North in the firing line.
Police clocked a vehicle exceeding the 50km/h speed limit on State Highway 11 at Kawakawa at around 10.10pm on Tuesday.
One person was critically injured in the crash between a car and a motorbike at around 12.30pm on Wednesday.
The newly appointed ONZM looks back on a trailblazing career in the latest 1News Newsmakers.
Sandra Hazlehurst was the first female mayor of Hastings and led the city through transformational projects, including the championing of Flaxmere.
The fallen cable poses a serious risk to river users and Horizons Regional Council said it was too early to know when it would be removed.
The signs at the Sylvia Park store, which points to the Swedish restaurant and café, reads "wharekai & kāfe swīni", but there are no letter Fs or Ss in the Māori alphabet.
October's election results were voided by a judge after it was ruled there were irregularities in the voting process.
