Nobody loved tankers like Andy: global dairy giant farewells a special man

Nobody loved tankers like Andy: global dairy giant farewells a special man

The weekend saw a Fonterra-style funeral to farewell Andy Oliver, whose joy for life and for milk-collecting tankers was unrivalled.

Mon, Jul 28

6:18

Reporter Indira Stewart and one of the anonymous sex workers who shared their stories.

Many NZ sex workers start as children: What's being done to stop it?

Indira Stewart presents an investigation into child prostitution on TVNZ+.

Sat, Jun 21

(Archive photo: Chris Traill photography)

It was four days of brilliance, so why do I have the ASB Polyfest blues?

OPINION: Polyfest has been a part of my life for nearly three decades but this year felt different.

Sat, Apr 12

Reporter Indira Stewart, a scene from a Shincheonji "graduation" and the church's New Zealand leader known as Christy.

'Purity' or 'harm and control'? Inside the Shincheonji church

Increasingly popular in New Zealand, especially with Pacific people, the international Shincheonji Church of Jesus is battling some hefty allegations.

December 17, 2024

The 'invisible' children of NZ's prisoners speak out about the care they need

The 'invisible' children of NZ's prisoners speak out about the care they need

They've been unseen and sometimes very unsafe, but three teens with parents in prison are standing up for the rights and needs of the thousands of Kiwi kids like themselves.

October 26, 2024

Beware of a dud EV battery.

Thinking of buying a used EV? Consumers warned to get batteries checked

When it comes to an electric car, the quality of your battery is essential – consumers are advised to get them checked before purchase.

August 26, 2024

Image compilation: Vinay Ranchhod

The power of denture cleaner and other surprising laundry hacks

Fair Go compares some wacky (and also some quite normal) ways to deal to red wine and lipstick stains.

August 1, 2024

July 2024
'Why doesn't she leave?' Gang women on what they endure and why they stay

'Why doesn't she leave?' Gang women on what they endure and why they stay

In these powerful interviews with gang-affiliated women and mothers, we hear stories of horrific abuse as well as hope and change.

July 20, 2024

What does a working grandma with a veggie garden buy at the supermarket?

What does a working grandma with a veggie garden buy at the supermarket?

NEW SERIES: Join Indira Stewart as she meets supermarket shoppers and learns how they spend, save and splurge their food budget.

July 10, 2024

1:12

May 2024
Changes have been proposed for NZ's census. Composition image: Nadine Christmas (Source: 1News/Getty)

Explainer

Census set for major changes: What this means for you

Stats NZ wants to overhaul the census and largely replace individual surveys with admin data. Indira Stewart explains what admin data is and how it profiles every New Zealander.

May 28, 2024

23:09

Composition image by Nadine Christmas.

Leaked Oranga Tamariki proposal: 'Essential' Safety of Children in Care team axed

Proposed cuts include Oranga Tamariki's internal watchdog team which reports on child abuse under the ministry's care.

May 10, 2024

2:53

How much waste is too much waste? Composition image by Nadine Christmas. (Source: Getty/1News)

When it comes to free school lunches, how much waste can we live with?

Analysis: Schools say it’s impossible not to have some wastage within the school lunches programme. So how much is acceptable for the NZ taxpayer? Indira Stewart examines the waste equation.

May 7, 2024

9:20

April 2024
Manurewa High School head girl Meletonga Konousi

South Auckland student to David Seymour: 'We know our worth'

With the budget for school lunches expected to be cut next month Manurewa High School head girl Meletonga Konousi has a message for David Seymour.

April 21, 2024

9:20

Jenny-May Clarkson and her new moko kauae. (Photos by Jessie Casson)

Jenny-May Clarkson reveals her moko kauae: 'This is still me'

"It’s taken me years to finally say this is who I am and I’m damn proud of my Māoritanga."

April 14, 2024

1:00

March 2024
Rabbits, in one form or another, have been a running theme through Glenda Easther's 89 years.

'Mrs Easter' is almost 90 and still providing top chefs with first-class fare

To some she's 'Mrs Easter' to others 'the rabbit lady'. Either way it seemed the perfect time to share a cup of tea with the unstoppable Glenda Easther of Pukekohe.

March 31, 2024

1:15

Israel and the Pacific – a surprisingly close 'friendship'

Israel and the Pacific – a surprisingly close 'friendship'

Why does Israel cultivate close ties with Pacific nations? And why are some Pacific nations so eager to back Israel?

March 10, 2024

8:47

December 2023
Meet the hospital cats of New Zealand

Meet the hospital cats of New Zealand

We follow five healthcare workers getting paid in fish.

December 24, 2023

Indira Stewart and the Signature Choir.

Indira Stewart: Singing feels like heaven - and home

I'm always happiest surrounded by a choir.

December 3, 2023

0:46

November 2023
Staff emails reveal recent student-on-student abuse at Wesley College

Staff emails reveal recent student-on-student abuse at Wesley College

Allegations of violent beatings and sexual abuse continue to surface at the Auckland school.

November 22, 2023

Lana Lopesi was editor-in-chief of Pacific Arts Aotearoa.

Pacific art has never been seen like this before

Bold, beautiful, painfully raw: writer and academic Lana Lopesi on bringing together a landmark book of Pacific art in Aotearoa.

November 6, 2023

October 2023
Carmel Sepuloni and supporters on election night

National’s win means some of the biggest Pacific voices leave government

Last night’s bloodbath for the left means some of the most experienced and influential Pacific politicians are no longer in government.

October 15, 2023

Labour's Carmel Sepuloni and National's Agnes Loheni

Indira Stewart: Can Labour still rely on Pacific voters?

Traditionally, Labour has been able to count on the Pacific vote. But has the party done enough to keep that vote in 2023? Indira Stewart hits the campaign trail in South Auckland to find out.

October 12, 2023

5:04

Since the year 2000, AUT researchers have been tracking nearly 1400 Pasifika babies born at South Auckland’s Middlemore Hospital.

Mother's hunger in pregnancy 'affects child's NCEA, uni chances'

Nearly half the mothers in a study said they sometimes didn’t have enough food to eat during their pregnancy.

October 6, 2023

September 2023
'Lesser of two evils': Kiwis explain how they'll vote

'Lesser of two evils': Kiwis explain how they'll vote

Indira Stewart spoke to people across the country about who they're voting for and looks at the data on the big election issues.

September 17, 2023

August 2023
Businessman Joseph Skudder can't be found by two former customers he sold faulty cars to. After failing to comply with legal decisions, he's been banned.

'He ghosted me' – car salesman owing thousands banned from trading

Businessman Joseph Skudder can't be found by two former customers he sold faulty cars to. After failing to comply with legal decisions, he's been banned.

August 28, 2023

8:49