Rena Owen talked to Melissa Stokes as part of the Newsmakers series.

Rena Owen recalls heavy moments on set of Once Were Warriors

Owen remembers some crew members having to leave set because they were breaking down, but at the same time, thinks it was cathartic for a lot of people.

Sat, Aug 23

5:19

Annie Wilson was one of the original hosts for the first August 1, 1987 draw. Composite image by Dianne McCauley.

Newsmakers: Looking back at NZ's first ever live Lotto draw

In this week's Newsmakers Revisited, we head back to the first-ever live Lotto draw in New Zealand.

Sat, Aug 9

4:35

Michael Campbell

Michael Campbell's surprising motivation behind historic US Open win

In this weeks Newsmakers Revisited, Michael talks more about the 2005 US Open, the reason he was wearing a smelly shirt and why winning one major was enough.

Sat, Mar 8

4:39

More than 8 million views and 14 years later, Levi Hawken talks to 1News about the viral 'nek minnit' meme and the reality of going viral.

Man behind 'nek minnit' speaks on the reality of going viral

More than 8 million views and 14 years later, Levi Hawken spoke to 1News about the nek minnit meme and the "strange phenomenon" which followed.

Sat, Feb 15

4:12

Dame Lynley Dodd and her creation Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy.

Hairy Maclary: The true story of NZ's favourite scruffy little dog

Author and illustrator Dame Lynley Dodd opens up to Melissa Stokes on the creation of the lovable pooch, famously from Donaldson's Dairy.

December 21, 2024

4:30

The Rainbow Warrior on its side after a series of blasts.

Newsmakers: Rainbow Warrior deckhand recalls French bombing

The July 1985 sinking of the Greenpeace vessel while it was berthed in Auckland was an event that shocked the nation.

October 19, 2024

5:01

September 2024
Newsmakers: Sir Geoffrey Palmer reflects on 1984 post-election crisis

Newsmakers: Sir Geoffrey Palmer reflects on 1984 post-election crisis

The former Prime Minister spoke to Melissa Stokes about having a ringside seat to some of the most bizarre days in NZ politics.

September 7, 2024

4:04

August 2024
Newsmakers: Murray Burton on the Elim Christian College canyoning tragedy

Newsmakers: Murray Burton on the Elim Christian College canyoning tragedy

In this weeks Newsmakers Revisted we talk about how the school got through it and why, 16 years later, he wonders if they did enough for the survivors at the time.

August 17, 2024

4:32

June 2024
Sir Richard Taylor of Wētā Workshop. Composite image.

Newsmakers: Why there are no labels on Wētā Workshop's Oscars

The Return of the King had a clean sweep at the 2004 Oscars, winning 11 Oscars from 11 nominations — a feat that hasn't been repeated.

June 22, 2024

4:20

Newsmakers: TVNZ's Europe correspondents look back at big stories

Newsmakers: TVNZ's Europe correspondents look back at big stories

Liam Jeory was there when the Berlin Wall fell. He stood on top of it and chipped off a piece to take home.

June 8, 2024

3:43

May 2024
How AJ Hackett's dreams of falling became a reality.

Newsmakers: How AJ Hackett's dreams of falling became a reality

1News journalist Melissa Stokes takes a leap back in time with the bungy jump pioneer who put Queenstown on the world adventuring map.

May 11, 2024

3:56

April 2024
1News presenter Melissa Stokes asks the group what they thought as they watched themselves, early 20s and five strong personalities thrust together.

Newsmakers: TrueBliss look back on time on Popstars

1News presenter Melissa Stokes asks the group what they thought as they watched themselves, early 20s and five strong personalities thrust together.

April 27, 2024

4:10

March 2024
1News presenter Melissa Stokes dives into the career of the Olympian who quickly became a fan-favourite on and off the water.

Newsmakers: Barbara Kendall's golden career that almost didn't happen

1News presenter Melissa Stokes dives into the career of the Olympian who quickly became a fan-favourite on and off the water following her 1992 Barcelona Games glory.

March 16, 2024

3:44

His owner - and the so-called father of Shrek - says the story came at a time when everybody in the world was looking for something good.

Newsmakers: The incredible tale of Shrek the sheep

His owner - and the so-called father of Shrek - says the story came at a time when everybody in the world was looking for something good.

March 2, 2024

3:51

February 2024
Shihad's Jon Toogood has fond memories of The Big Day Out.

Newsmakers: Remembering The Big Day Out with Shihad's Jon Toogood

It attracted some of the world's biggest acts, and helped launch many local careers.

February 10, 2024

3:44

January 2024
Scenes from Gillian Stokes' life as a beloved mother, wife and grandmother.

Melissa Stokes: The day my much-loved mother chose to die

After a long battle with cancer Gillian Stokes opted for assisted dying.

January 13, 2024

December 2023
1News Pacific Correspondent Barbara Dreaver.

NY Honours: 1News' Barbara Dreaver honoured for Pacific storytelling

Melissa Stokes takes a look at just some of the career highlights which led to Dreaver's inclusion on the New Year Honours List.

December 30, 2023

4:59

The former Miss Universe looks just as beautiful as when she took out the crown as a 19-year-old, Melissa Stokes writes.

Newsmakers: Looking back with NZ's only Miss Universe winner

Lorraine Downes looks just as beautiful as when she took out the crown as a 19-year-old, Melissa Stokes writes.

December 16, 2023

4:01

Former Labour MP and Wellington mayor Dame Fran Wilde, who backed and introduced the Homosexual Reform Bill to parliament in the 1980s.

Newsmakers: The Labour MP who fought to decriminalise gay sex in NZ

Dame Fran Wilde remained resilient in the face of abuse and death threats to get the Homosexual Reform Bill over the line in 1986.

December 2, 2023

3:41

November 2023
Merv Neil.

Newsmakers: 'I saw the wall just explode out with a jet of flame'

Merv Neil was a firefighter who survived the horrific 2008 explosion in Tamahere.

November 18, 2023

3:53

Newsmakers: The 'unfortunate experiment' that changed women's health in NZ

Newsmakers: The 'unfortunate experiment' that changed women's health in NZ

Sandra Coney was among two journalists who broke the story on an experiment involving women with untreated cervical abnormalities at Auckland's National Women's Hospital.

November 4, 2023

3:29

October 2023
Newsmakers: Sir Michael Jones and his iconic World Cup try

Newsmakers: Sir Michael Jones and his iconic World Cup try

1News presenter Melissa Stokes speaks to All Blacks legend Sir Michael Jones about the moment he scored the first try of the first ever Rugby World Cup in 1987.

October 14, 2023

3:57

Newsmakers: The head student who spoke about his cancer at prizegiving

Newsmakers: The head student who spoke about his cancer at prizegiving

Jake Bailey's 2015 speech was watched by millions. Today, his health is "completely perfect".

October 7, 2023

3:25

September 2023
Newsmakers: Olly Ohlson, the TV presenter who introduced Te Reo Māori to a generation

Newsmakers: Olly Ohlson, the TV presenter who introduced Te Reo Māori to a generation

The pioneering presenter recalls how he paved the way for mainstream acceptance of Te Reo on television.

September 30, 2023

Newsmakers: The highs and lows of Kiwi mountaineer Mark Inglis

Newsmakers: The highs and lows of Kiwi mountaineer Mark Inglis

1News presenter Melissa Stokes talked to the first double amputee to ever conquer Everest about his achievements and struggles in the spotlight.

September 23, 2023

3:28