Archives for Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Archives for 13 August 2026

Why do National and Labour both struggle with effective leadership?

With the 2026 election fast approaching, a sitting prime minister facing a crisis within his own party, and the opposition leader not faring well either, writes Grant Duncan.

Politics •Thu, Aug 13

West Coast gold mine recruiting after $400m development

The gold in the hills behind Reefton is about to be mined again at the brand new Snowy River mine, established by Australian company Endura.

West Coast •Thu, Aug 13

Mayor criticises ACT councillors for motion copied from another council

Malcolm Taylor filed a notice of motion in June proposing more rigorous requirements for reports presented to councillors.

Politics •Thu, Aug 13

Watch: Chris Bishop grilled on National's leadership drama

National minister Chris Bishop said he backed Luxon, and emphasised that the meeting was called due to the leadership threat from Penk.

Politics •Thu, Aug 13

Opportunity Party leader on poll surge, working with Winston Peters

Qiulae Wong believed her party could find "common ground" with Winston Peters and New Zealand First if it were part of future coalition negotiations.

Verian Poll •Thu, Aug 13

Motorcycle officer's high-speed pursuit before fatal crash unjustified

In its findings released today, the IPCA said the officer hit speeds of up to 192km/h before the rider he was chasing crashed.

Crime And Justice •Thu, Aug 13

'Captains of our future': Iwi invests in rangatahi and tech

Ngāti Whātua is investing in its future with a new leadership and technology scholarship aimed at ensuring the success of the next generation of leaders.

Te Ao Maori •Thu, Aug 13

Young children living at Hastings property where guns, drugs found

Three people, including a patched Mongrel Mob member, have been arrested after police found shotguns and a haul of drugs in a Hastings raid last week.

Crime And Justice •Thu, Aug 13

Exclusive: 'Obvious choice' - Mo'unga set to join All Blacks in South Africa

The 56-Test All Blacks first-five will travel to Johannesburg today as an injury replacement in time for the first Test against the world champions.

All Blacks •Thu, Aug 13

Heavy rain warnings for eastern regions of the North Island

NZTA is warning people on the east coast of the North Island to "drive to the conditions overnight and tomorrow" as heavy rain warnings come into effect.

Weather News •Thu, Aug 13

Analysis: Luxon survives, but how long for?

1News Politics Producer Tom Day reflects on where an extraordinary day in Wellington leaves the National Party.

Politics •Thu, Aug 13

Work to resume on stalled Wellington social housing development

The Kāinga Ora Arlington development will build 104 social homes – about a third of the original plan for 301 homes.

Wellington •Thu, Aug 13

Jobs reportedly affected at SkyCity as company reviews operating model

Chief executive Jason Walbridge said "the economic conditions facing our business are real, and they require us to make some hard choices about how we're set up for the future".

Business •Thu, Aug 13

Teacher shared principal's 'sensitive' diagnosis with parents, colleague

The teacher took a photo of the personal document while in the principal's office and shared its details with multiple people, without consent.

Education •Thu, Aug 13

Police say man shot dead at Auckland's Sylvia Park was on bail

A restaurant worker at the mall told 1News they heard multiple gunshots as a major police presence swarmed the mall carpark.

Auckland •Thu, Aug 13

Five Big Things That Happened Today: Thursday, August 13

Auckland's Sylvia Park shopping centre in lockdown, gunshots heard; Luxon questioned on leadership stability; Opportunity Party leader on poll surge, working with Winston Peters.

Thu, Aug 13

Nursing Council chief executive quits amid wider resignations – union

"The council's executive are leaving in droves. This is the direct result of the minister's gutting of the council's board," opines a union representative.

Health •Thu, Aug 13