New results shared with 1News show native bird numbers on the island have doubled since 2020, marking what conservation leaders describe as the strongest recovery in years.

Meet the dogs helping bring birds back to Waiheke Island

New data shows some species have surged by more than 900% since 2020.

Wed, Mar 4

2:43

Chief Children's Commissioner Claire Achmad

'Unacceptable': Children's Commissioner says child poverty progress has stalled

Almost 170,000 children are now living in material hardship nationwide.

Thu, Feb 26

2:23

Bronwyn Heslop.

Navy commander not guilty in court martial over alleged kiss

Commander Bronwyn Heslop maintained her innocence throughout the trial over an alleged incident that occurred in 2023.

Wed, Feb 11

Navy personnel were socialising off duty at a civilian bar during an overseas deployment in 2023.

Court martial panel considers verdict after hearing conflicting accounts

A senior navy officer is on trial after a junior officer alleged they were encouraged to kiss the accused on the cheek in a social setting.

Tue, Feb 10

Ships of the Royal New Zealand Navy moored at their home port, Devonport Naval Dockyard.

Senior navy officer allegedly sought kiss from junior

The officer pleaded not guilty to one charge of doing an act likely to prejudice service discipline, under the Armed Forces Discipline Act.

Mon, Feb 9

1:46

Composite image: Dianne McCauley

Meta warns bans won’t stop kids online as NZ weighs its options

The tech giant's Global Head of Safety spoke to 1News ahead of a keynote address at a social media event in New Zealand.

Tue, Feb 3

2:17

January 2026
Jason Momoa in The Wrecking Crew.

'That's home to me': Jason Momoa on filming new movie in NZ

Momoa has reaffirmed his love for Aotearoa after filming the much of the new action-comedy The Wrecking Crew with fellow Hollywood heavyweight Dave Bautista in Auckland.

Fri, Jan 30

3:57

1News reporter Aziz Al Sa’afin caught up with TEEKS after the opening.

'It's stunning': Teeks opens Hamilton’s new BNZ Theatre

The Northland-raised artist has become the first public act to perform at Hamilton’s long-awaited theatre.

Sun, Jan 25

2:43

Luca Rooney, 2, centre, with his family.

'It’s a good day': Pharmac moves to fund CF drug for toddlers

Liam and Courtney Rooney watched the announcement with their two-year-old son Luca in their arms, knowing it could change his future.

Fri, Jan 23

2:12

After years of delays, damage and debate, construction has started at Auckland’s historic theatre.

St James Theatre rebuild hits major milestone as work ramps up

After years of delays, damage and debate, construction has started at Auckland’s historic theatre.

Sun, Jan 18

2:32

After four dates in Europe at the end of 2025, the singer embarks on an 11-month set of concerts.

First look at Ed Sheeran’s new Loop Tour stage in Auckland

Thousands of fans, a record-breaking stage and a major boost for the city as Auckland prepares to host the opening night of Ed Sheeran’s 2026 Loop Tour.

Wed, Jan 14

2:48

December 2025
NZ festivals face toughest summer yet as Splore confirms final year

NZ festivals face toughest summer yet as Splore confirms final year

Some of Aotearoa's most loved summer festivals are under growing pressure.

December 28, 2025

3:19

This Christmas, 1News reporter Aziz Al Sa'afin met five families relying on the Kindness Collective to get through a year many say has been the hardest yet.

'$30 left for the week': The families relying on charity for Xmas cheer

Five families who walked through the Kindness Collective’s doors spoke to 1News about what brought them there.

December 23, 2025

3:21

1News was there as a rare tara iti was hatched at Auckland Zoo.

Rare tara iti chicks hatch at Auckland Zoo — NZ's rarest breeding bird

Five Tara Iti chicks have hatched at Auckland Zoo, marking a significant moment for our most endangered breeding bird.

December 20, 2025

2:19

November 2025
The German Air Force has been practicing low flying missions over Aotearoa for the past fortnight. 

German Air Force trains in NZ skies as global tensions rise

The German Air Force has been practicing low flying missions over Aotearoa for the past fortnight.

November 22, 2025

2:39

The platform, which has more than 80 million daily users globally, is rolling out stricter age-verification measures. 

Roblox blocks children from chatting with adults in safety crackdown

The platform, which has more than 80 million daily users globally, is rolling out stricter age-verification measures.

November 21, 2025

2:26

NZ Police confirm more than 200 officers have resigned for jobs in Australia and the commissioner says recruitment campaigns have "become more aggressive". 

Police lured to Australia in hundreds, recruiters redouble efforts

NZ Police confirms more than 200 officers have resigned for jobs in Australia and the commissioner says recruitment campaigns have "become more aggressive".

November 18, 2025

2:32

"For restaurants, it can be a game-changer - but it can also be a life-changer for the people working in the industry," said Gwendal Poullennec.

Michelin Guide expands to NZ for the first time

New Zealand's dining scene is about to step onto one of the world's most prestigious culinary stages.

November 6, 2025

7:12

October 2025
Auckland Grammer closes classroom amid rising cases and concern about vaccination rates.

Govt confirms all measles vaccines are free – growing outbreak fears

The Government has confirmed to 1News that measles vaccines are now free for everyone in New Zealand over the age of one – including adults who weren’t previously eligible for funded healthcare.

October 31, 2025

2:56

Amnesty International’s Secretary General says the Government is neglecting its global responsibilities.

Amnesty chief says NZ 'failing Tuvalu' amid climate crisis

Amnesty International’s Secretary General is warning the Government is neglecting its global responsibilities as rising seas threaten to swallow Pacific nations.

October 30, 2025

3:40

Auckland as seen on the new flood map.

New flood map reveals hundreds of thousands of NZers at risk

More than 750,000 New Zealanders currently live in areas at risk of major flooding – a number that could rise to 900,000 with three degrees of global warming.

October 30, 2025

1:30

The Government has confirmed work is underway to modernise pilot training and introduce a new qualification by the end of this year.

Pilot shortage deepens – NZ short of 100 pilots this year

The Government has confirmed work is underway to modernise pilot training and introduce a new qualification by the end of this year.

October 28, 2025

2:29

Growers across Auckland's Pukekohe said they were running out of options to keep crops healthy and pest-free.

Farmers frustrated by 'slow, laborious' EPA product approval process

Months after the Government pledged to cut red tape and speed up access to new agricultural products, some farmers say little has changed.

October 18, 2025

2:41

Experts say the material is now spreading across mainstream social media, chat forums, and search platforms. 

Surge in AI-generated child abuse images raises alarm over NZ laws

Global watchdogs have recorded an explosion in AI-generated child sexual abuse material.

October 17, 2025

2:24

In the Auckland District Court today, Judge Catherine Maxwell sentenced the company an aggregate fine of $845,000 – apportioned $169,000 equally across five charges.

HelloFresh fined $845k for misleading customers in 'subscription traps'

The meal-kit company has been sentenced after pleading guilty to misleading behaviour under the Fair Trading Act.

October 16, 2025