Presents under a Christmas tree.

Retailers urge Kiwis to shop local as Christmas looms

Retail NZ said most retailers make around two-thirds of their annual profit in this quarter, making it “critical” to get customers through the door now.

December 21, 2025

2:36

Melvin Parun was one of the five men killed in the Loafers Lodge fire.

Loafers Lodge: Brother of fatal fire victim urges law overhaul

Melvin Parun was one of the men who died at Loafers Lodge and his brother, Lou, told 1News it was the law that let it happen.

December 21, 2025

2:12

Esarona David Lologa appears in court to be sentenced for murder.

Loafers Lodge: Murderer to spend at least 22 years behind bars

Esarona David Lologa was found guilty of murder in September of lighting the fire at Loafers Lodge in Newtown, killing 5.

December 19, 2025

2:54

Jevon McSkimming in court

Disgraced former top cop sentenced on objectionable material charges

Jevon McSkimming last month pleaded guilty to three representative charges of possessing objectionable material.

December 17, 2025

4:16

A lack of psychiatrists means private providers are being called upon – and it’s costing thousands of dollars more.

Cost of specialists' court reports surges, taxpayers foot most of the bill

One lawyer said she was quoted nearly $16,000 for a single report – four times the usual amount.

November 3, 2025

2:42

Long delays on mental health reports for court cases

Long delays on mental health reports for court cases

It can take up to four months to complete mental health assessments on those accused of crimes.

November 2, 2025

3:36

October 2025
Wellington College.

Two measles cases at Wellington colleges prompts stay home order

The cases were confirmed over the long weekend.

October 27, 2025

4:29

“This campaign is about giving a voice to the Asian community and encouraging anyone affected by gambling harm to seek help,” said Asian Family Services chief executive Kelly Feng.

New campaign aims to combat gambling harm among Asian New Zealanders

“This campaign is about giving a voice to the Asian community and encouraging anyone affected by gambling harm to seek help,” said Asian Family Services chief executive Kelly Feng.

October 5, 2025

2:09

September 2025
Esarona David Lologa

Loafers Lodge: Man found guilty of murder, arson

Five people died after two fires were lit at Loafers Lodge in Newtown on May 16, 2023.

September 26, 2025

4:39

Phillips was fatally shot by police on September 8 after he shot and critically injured a police officer.

Tom Phillips: Suppression orders remain in place

A court order preventing media from sharing certain information about the Tom Phillips case remains in place.

September 18, 2025

Michael Wahrlich, Melvin Parun, Peter O'Sullivan, Kenneth Barnard and Liam Hockings died in the Loafers Lodge fire.

Loafers Lodge: Final movements of men killed played in court

Crown has finished presenting its case in the trial of a 50-year-old man accused of arson and murder and his lawyers, who are pursuing a defence of insanity will open next Monday.

September 12, 2025

2:44

August 2025
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.

August 25, 2025

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.

August 4, 2025

1:35

August 2024
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

July 2024
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