Flames engulfed Loafers Lodge in Wellington on May 16, 2023.

Trial for murder, arson at Wellington's Loafers Lodge due to start today

Michael Wahrlich, Melvin Parun, Peter O'Sullivan, Kenneth Barnard and Liam Hockings, were all at the Wellington lodge at the time for the fatal blaze.

Mon, Aug 25

1:30

Jevon McSkimming in Wellington District Court on Monday, August 4, 2025.

Jevon McSkimming facing charges of possessing objectionable material

It can now be revealed the former Deputy Police Commissioner was the person charged with possessing objectionable material, namely bestiality and child exploitation material.

Mon, Aug 4

1:35

Former paramedic and her husband fell in love with the French capital and stayed to start a business.

Kiwi Niki Rendall bringing history of Paris alive with bike tours

Former paramedic and her husband fell in love with the French capital and stayed to start a business.

August 8, 2024

1:52

French train lines hit by 'malicious acts' ahead of Olympics

French train lines hit by 'malicious acts' ahead of Olympics

The state-owned railway operator said arsonists have attacked regional lines connecting Paris with the West, North, and East.

July 26, 2024

Only in Paris: Olympics set for a one-of-its-kind opening ceremony

Only in Paris: Olympics set for a one-of-its-kind opening ceremony

The 2024 Olympics officially starts early on Saturday morning NZ time. Europe Correspondent Mei Heron reports from the French capital.

July 26, 2024

2:54

Joseph Lombardi and Jasmine Mander.

Canada analyst gets suspended jail sentence over NZ drone scandal

Two staff members — Canada's assistant coach Jasmine Mander and analyst Joseph Lombardi — have been kicked out of the Olympic squad.

July 25, 2024

3:44

Greeted by a haka and gifted a pounamu, NZ athletes arrived at the Paris Olympics village.

Olympics 2024: Police ever present as athletes stream into Paris

1News' Mei Heron reports from Paris as athletes - including members of the Kiwi contingent - and fans arrive in the city.

July 23, 2024

1:09

Lulu Sun celebrates her victory over Emma Raducanu on Wimbledon's Centre Court.

Lulu Sun's coach on how the Kiwi tennis star prepared for Wimbledon

On the eve of her historic quarter-final against 37th-ranked Croatian Donna Vekic, Sun's coach said she was ready for what's expected to be a fast-paced match.

July 9, 2024

3:09

Now with a historic majority, Keir Starmer has 5 years before the next election to act, or risk being like the Conservative prime ministers before him, writes 1News Europe Correspondent Mei Heron.

Mei Heron: Pressure 'already on' after historic UK Labour win

While its landslide victory has proven that game plan worked, it’s also left people wondering what change it will actually achieve now that it’s in power.

July 7, 2024

Since Rishi Sunak became prime minister 21 months ago, the narrative has not been if he will lose power, but when and how much by.

Mei Heron: How Britain's oldest political party fell to risk of extinction

The UK is set for a change in government for the first time in more than a decade, with little buzz or fanfare, writes Europe Correspondent Mei Heron.

July 2, 2024

June 2024
Jonelle and Tim Price and son Otis in France in 2021.

Husband and wife duo aiming to break NZ equestrian medal drought

Tim and Jonelle Price said they're in good form ahead of next month's Olympics in Paris.

June 26, 2024

3:11

There is no doubt Emmanuel Macron is taking a massive gamble in calling a snap election in France, writes Mei Heron

Mei Heron: France's snap election is a high-stakes gamble for Macron

Analysis: France’s President is betting it all against a far-right surge in his nation and across Europe, writes 1News Europe correspondent Mei Heron.

June 13, 2024

2:07

May 2024
King Country dairy farmer Percy Collins was in his early 20's with his first child on the way when he left for the war.

Judith Collins walks in her father's footsteps at Monte Cassino

King Country dairy farmer Percy Collins was in his early 20's with his first child on the way when he left for the war.

May 20, 2024

The NZDF contingent who travelled to Monte Cassino.

NZDF contingent mark 80 years since Battle of Monte Cassino

The Italian campaign cost the lives of 230 members of the 28th Maori Battalion, who still remain buried at Cassino.

May 19, 2024

2:43

April 2024
Foreign Minister Winston Peters.

Winston Peters leaves NATO meeting – with a warning

The Foreign Minister said New Zealand's relationship with NATO is stronger than ever.

April 5, 2024

1:01

Foreign Minister Winston Peters.

Peters meets with Ukraine foreign minister at NATO summit

While keen to stress he won't speculate, Peters said it's "logical" to think China is watching Russia and how the world has responded to the war.

April 4, 2024

2:00

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has a busy few days ahead of him

Mei Heron: Why New Zealand's presence at NATO matters

NZ's attendance at a NATO summit this week comes at a crucial time, writes UK and Europe correspondent Mei Heron.

April 3, 2024

March 2024
Mei Heron: Why Princess Kate's diagnosis has been shared now

Mei Heron: Why Princess Kate's diagnosis has been shared now

Shock and sadness — people process the news that yet another high-profile royal has been diagnosed with cancer, writes 1News Europe Correspondent Mei Heron.

March 23, 2024

6:14

Kensington Palace has a real dilemma on its hands, writes Mei Heron

Mei Heron: Princess Kate video lays bare royal PR and trust issues

Analysis: The royal family is stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the rumour mill surrounding Princess Kate.

March 19, 2024

2:01

February 2024
Mei Heron: King's cancer diagnosis prompts conversations

Mei Heron: King's cancer diagnosis prompts conversations

We're doing exactly what King Charles wants; being open about the disease and connecting with others, writes Mei Heron.

February 7, 2024

2:08

January 2024
The British star spoke to 1News' Europe correspondent Mei Heron about her new film, which comes with plenty of emotional punch.

Claire Foy talks to 1News about 'heartfelt and honest' All of Us Strangers

The British star spoke to 1News' Europe correspondent Mei Heron about her new film, which comes with plenty of emotional punch.

January 26, 2024

4:26

November 2023
Mei Heron: Cameron's comeback a 'Hail Mary' for unpopular Conservatives

Mei Heron: Cameron's comeback a 'Hail Mary' for unpopular Conservatives

1News' Europe Correspondent analyses the UK Cabinet reshuffle described as "wild", "shocking" and "astounding".

November 14, 2023

July 2023
NZ signs free trade agreement with European Union

NZ signs free trade agreement with European Union

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was in Brussels for the historic moment to seal a deal that will remove 91% of duties on New Zealand goods.

July 10, 2023

2:49

June 2023
Louis De Zoysa’s defence team were hoping for a manslaughter conviction.

Man who shot Kiwi cop in British holding cell guilty of murder

Louis De Zoysa shot New Zealand-born Met police officer Matiu Ratana with an antique gun he was hiding in a holding cell in South London in 2021.

June 24, 2023

2:14

The jury have been shown footage of the fatal shot in the trial of the man accused of murdering him.

NZ-born officer’s final moments before fatal shooting released

A jury was shown the nine minute clip which ended with Matiu Ratana, 54, being shot with an antique revolver at Croydon Custody Centre in September 2020.

June 9, 2023

4:59