Andrew Campbell was Jacinda Ardern's chief press secretary from May 2018 until she resigned.

'Jacinda was, globally, a target' – former staffer on the shift from mania to vitriol

Jacinda Ardern's former chief press secretary Andrew Campbell's new memoir is released today.

Tue, Oct 13

Most Australian adults aren't eating enough fibre.

Which is more filling, protein or fibre?

Protein is not the only nutrient that helps with satiation and satiety. It’s time to put the spotlight on dietary fibre and where to get it.

Mon, Oct 12

A woman washes her face.

Adult acne is real, but there are ways to treat it. Here's what to know

The best treatments vary from person to person depending on what's causing the acne and how it looks.

Mon, Oct 12

With daylight savings in place, natural melatonin releases will drop.

Is it a good idea to take melatonin to help you sleep?

Whether you’re struggling with insomnia, you might have wondered if melatonin can help you get a better night's rest.

Sun, Oct 11

Courtney McCormack sees improvements in her clients, no matter what age they start exercising.

'I'm an exercise physiologist: here's one way to greatly lower your risk of dementia'

An exercise physiologist and personal trainer shares seven basic truths about movement in middle-age and beyond.

Sun, Oct 11

People

Who will lead New Zealand into 2027?

'I don't like the guy, but he's the lesser of two evils'

Opinion: In the latest in our State of the Nation series, a first-time voter shares his views and voting intentions.

Sat, Oct 10

Life Issues

Author Catherine Chidgey (Photo: Ebony Lamb)

Author Catherine Chidgey confronts culture's 'poisonous' obsession with female thinness

The acclaimed New Zealand author's tenth novel explores the pervasive and enduring body-size pressure on women and girls.

Sat, Oct 10

Arts and Culture

From left, Paul Mescal, Sally Rooney and Ed Guiney participate in Hulu's "Normal People" panel during the Winter 2020 Television Critics Association Press Tour on January 17, 2020. (Source: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Sally Rooney's publisher withdraws her books from UK sale

The 35-year-old author has expressed support for Palestine Action, a protest group the British government has outlawed as a terrorist organisation.

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Andrew Campbell (left) and then Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, pictured in 2022.

Behind Ardern's Hosking decision and why she stayed silent as hate grew

Campbell, who has just released a book about his time with the former prime minister called In The Room, said it’s positive that politicians “are so available” to the media, but access should come with mutual respect.

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Recovered paintings Portrait of Madame Colonna Romano, right, and Young Woman at the Well, on display at the Interdisciplinary Centre for the Conservation and Restoration of Heritage in Marseille, France.

DNA, vehicle-tracking help French investigators recover stolen Renoirs

Tue, Oct 13

Former Ardern staffer recalls back-seat argument in new book

Former Ardern staffer recalls back-seat argument in new book

Sun, Oct 11

Who will lead New Zealand into 2027?

'I don't like the guy, but he's the lesser of two evils'

Opinion: In the latest in our State of the Nation series, a first-time voter shares his views and voting intentions.

Sat, Oct 10

Author Catherine Chidgey (Photo: Ebony Lamb)

Author Catherine Chidgey confronts culture's 'poisonous' obsession with female thinness

The acclaimed New Zealand author's tenth novel explores the pervasive and enduring body-size pressure on women and girls.

Sat, Oct 10

A lot of parties are campaigning around the (currently) voluntary savings scheme.

Is this the KiwiSaver election? Here's what experts wish politicians would get right

KiwiSaver is shaping up to be a key issue of Election 26, with National, Labour, NZ First and the Opportunity party all suggesting changes to the scheme.

Sun, Oct 4

Overall, 75% of cancers caused by infections were found in low- and middle-income countries.

One in eight cancers likely caused by an infection

A study published in The Lancet Oncology analysed the frequency and causes of different cancers, specifically examining the role of infections.

Sun, Oct 4

Paul Froggatt (Composite image: Callum Lloyd)

Meet the chef whose 'magical, mischievous' fare holds the highest Michelin rating in NZ

Chef Paul Froggatt may be renowned for his artful treatment of the finest local ingredients, but he hasn't forgotten his UK origins.

Sat, Oct 3

Who will lead New Zealand into 2027?

'He comes across well, he's direct – perhaps that's what we need'

Opinion: In the latest in our State of the Nation series, a 46-year-old civil construction worker shares his views on the 2026 election, and the leaders at its forefront.

Sat, Oct 3

Artist Liz Maw with some of her works in the background. (Composite image: Callum Lloyd)

'I'll do this till I drop': Artist Liz Maw on renting, working hard and feeling lucky

At 60, Liz Maw has become one of New Zealand’s best-known artists, with zero plans to retire.

Sat, Oct 3

Phone charging at bedside table,

Is it safe to charge your phone overnight?

You may have a vague recollection this could be bad for your phone’s battery.

Fri, Oct 2

September 2026
Circadian rhthym illustration (file image).

Daylight saving: Does an hour really make a difference?

How can we take the edge off the daylight savings transition?

Mon, Sep 28

Prostate-specific antigen testing recommendations have changed for Australian men.

Who should get a PSA test for prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer is common. But the chance of dying from it is much lower: around 18 in 1,000 cases.

Sun, Sep 27

Tame and Tova launches on Thursday October 1 on TVNZ+ or wherever you get your podcasts. (Composite image: Callum Lloyd)

'It's going to get scrappy': Tova O'Brien and Jack Tame predict a heated Election 2026

As two of Aotearoa's sharpest political journalists prepare to launch their Election 2026 vodcast, we subject the pair to a 1News Grill.

Sun, Sep 27

Composite image: Callum Lloyd

I've been a nutritionist for 26 years: here are six simple truths about breakfast

There's some wildly varied advice out there about breakfast. Claire Turnbull cuts through the hype and shares some basic advice about the first meal of the day.

Sun, Sep 27

(Composite image by Vinay Ranchhod / 1News)

'Eat like me to look like me': The slippery slope into orthorexia

People looking to stay healthy and tone up instead find themselves heading down a path of food restriction and guilt.

Sun, Sep 27

Ali Mau is the co-founder of sexual harm reporting platform Tika which launched this week.

Ali Mau: 'My boss lunged at me in a taxi and I told no one'

Personal experiences were a powerful motivator for veteran journalist Ali Mau in her co-founding of a free legal service and innovative platform for reporting for sexual harm.

Sat, Sep 26

Who will lead New Zealand into 2027?

'I love my local MP but loathe his party, so I'm splitting my vote down the middle'

Opinion: Our latest State of the Nation interview proves that warmth, visibility and listening skills go a long way in politics, with one North Island voter supporting her MP, despite deeply disliking his party.

Sat, Sep 26

Magnesium supplements are commonly used for relaxation and sleep.

Magnesium supplements: what you need to know

There’s no shortage of influencers listing all the benefits that different types of magnesium supplements have – from boosting brain function to helping ease anxiety and improving sleep.

Sat, Sep 26

Benedict Cumberbatch fronts a new documentary about the power of nature.

Benedict Cumberbatch backs NZ's push to put a price on nature

Exclusive: The Hollywood A-lister on the urgent need to restore nature, and how it chimes with a recent move by the NZ government.

Fri, Sep 25

Traditional danish “smørrebrød” or open sandwich made with a slice of buttered rye bread, marinated herring, shavings of horseradish and topped with red onion, fresh dill and capers.

How a traditional Nordic way of eating could help you live longer

Experts say adopting a Nordic diet could cut your risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Wed, Sep 23

Espresso coffee.

Seven of the weirdest things coffee does to your body

Coffee is a chemically complicated plant extract containing hundreds of bioactive compounds that can have all kinds of weird and wonderful effects in your body.

Tue, Sep 22

Veoza is a pill that is used as a substitute for HRT.

How does menopause drug Veoza differ to hormone therapy?

Until 2024, menopause treatment options were largely limited to hormone replacement therapy, but now there is an alternative.

Mon, Sep 21