Nic and Marie baked up the idea over drinks three years ago, hoping to make the world better by baking treats.

1 NEWS Community: Meet the 'Good Bitches Baking' who are cooking up a storm to bring joy to Kiwis

The Wellington pair baked up the idea to make the world a better place with sweet treats three years ago, now they have 1400 volunteers helping them do just that.

August 9, 2018

The nurses behind it, say the group gave nurses a freedom to talk about issues they faced without fear of repercussions.

1 NEWS Community: Anonymous Nurse Florence giving Kiwi nurses a voice - 'I've related to most of these stories, felt the pain in their words'

"Maybe this has galvanised them, hearing each other's stories and knowing they are not alone," say the nurses behind the Facebook group, New Zealand, please hear our voice.

July 20, 2018

The Puketapapa Driving School needs another practice car to be able to help more than 100 people on their waiting list.

1 NEWS Community: Auckland driving school helping migrants and former refugees gain independence on the road

The Puketapapa Community Driving School is fundraising to buy another practice car, driving simulator and to help fund lessons for those facing the biggest barriers to getting their licence.

July 18, 2018

They love their West Auckland community, but hate plastic so decided to do something about it.

1 NEWS Community: 'There's a real public surge and desire for change' - West Auckland residents sewing hundreds of fabric bags to replace plastic ones

Titirangi's local supermarket has reduced its plastic bag use by 60 per cent since the Love Titirangi Boomerang Bags initiative started last year.

July 13, 2018

Yoogo Share launched in Christchurch as part of the scheme, which saw 12 businesses ditch 115 combustion cars.

1 NEWS Community: Would you ditch your car to share an electric one with others?

"I often joke, it will take a long time for Kiwis to give up driving their Ford Rangers and having their own car," said Yoogo Share's Kirsten Corson.

July 6, 2018

1 NEWS Community: Wellington taxi driver making it her mission to provide safer transport for women

1 NEWS Community: Wellington taxi driver making it her mission to provide safer transport for women

Sophie Denman started passenger service Sophies Angels a year ago, and is now encouraging bars to use the "angel system" to help women in vulnerable situations.

July 3, 2018

June 2018
Gaylene Chambers started autism awareness clothing line Chambers & Co for her autistic son Rikki last year.

1 NEWS Community: Meet the Auckland mum encouraging acceptance of autism with t-shirt designs

Phrases like 'Keep calm I'm autistic', 'Autism isn't contagious, but a smile is', and 'Autism is my superpower' drive home the message of empowerment and acceptance.

June 26, 2018

Bernie Harfleet and Donna Turtle Sarten started Give a Kid a Blanket in 2015.

1 NEWS Community: Meet the kind-hearted Auckland artists keeping thousands warm with blankets this winter

Hundreds of Kiwis have donated to Give a Kid a Blanket since it started in 2015, providing warmth for thousands of children and families living rough in Auckland.

June 22, 2018

'It's a cause I'm passionate about it' - Comm Games weightlifting gold medallist David Liti turns attention to Pasifika youth suicide prevention

'It's a cause I'm passionate about it' - Comm Games weightlifting gold medallist David Liti turns attention to Pasifika youth suicide prevention

In recent weeks Liti was a motivational speaker for the Live Undefeated suicide prevention and awareness school tour.

June 1, 2018

May 2018
Massy High School says the Drug Foundation material has been taken out of context.

Massey High principal defends controversial MethHelp handbook given to Year 13 kids - 'Simply writing it as 'meth is bad don't do it' would have no effect'

A concerned parent shared photos from the '10 ways to keep well if using meth' section, in the handbook, onto Facebook.

May 2, 2018

April 2018
Starship's "true living angel" Julie Smith was recognised for her 20 years of hardwork at the hospital with a trip to the Commonwealth Games.

Starship's 'living angel' Julie Smith recognised for 20 years of service with well deserved trip to Commonwealth Games

Julie Smith was nominated to be Starship's Champion.

April 13, 2018

'We'll just have to stay young' - Lawn bowls para trio thinking ahead to chance at gold next Commonwealth Games

'We'll just have to stay young' - Lawn bowls para trio thinking ahead to chance at gold next Commonwealth Games

Today's Gold medal loss against Australia was history repeated for two of the Kiwi team who also came in second at Glasgow on the last bowl.

April 12, 2018

Sam and Ben O'Dea lost to Canada in their semi-final last night, but will still get a shot at a medal tonight.

O'Dea brothers shaking off tough semi-final loss in pursuit of Comm Games medal

“We came here to get a gold medal, but we’re going to have to settle for bronze now.”

April 12, 2018

Flagbearer Sophie Pascoe, Chef de Mission Rob Waddell and gold medallist David Liti were among the Kiwis cheering on the Ferns today.

Kiwi fans show unwavering support for Silver Ferns through to the bitter end

Sophie Pacoe, David Liti and Team NZ were there to cheer on the Ferns.

April 11, 2018

The Commonwealth Games champion didn't throw far enough to win his pre-competition ritual bet with coach Dale Stevenson last night.

Gold medallist Tom Walsh loses bet with coach, remains tight-lipped on punishment

The Kiwi shot put star won gold with a 21.41m throw, but it wasn't far enough to win his ritual bet with coach Dale Stevenson.

April 10, 2018

Weightlifting gold medallist motivated by proving he's not just 'a fat kid'

Weightlifting gold medallist motivated by proving he's not just 'a fat kid'

David Liti set a Commonwealth Games record in the Men's 105kg-plus class, with a combined lift of 403kg.

April 10, 2018

A relieved and stoked Tiki Taane, who made it to the Gold Coast in time for gig with Salmonella Dub.

Tiki Taane joins Salmonella Dub for Commonwealth Games Magnifika Pacifika festival show

The Kiwi fan favourite nearly missed last night's show.

April 9, 2018

Competing in the Commonwealth Games will be a childhood dream come true for the Kiwi pole vaulting star.

'Being here is just amazing' - Commonwealth Games a childhood dream come true for Eliza McCartney

Coach Jeremy McColl says the 21-year-old is in good shape.

April 8, 2018

Watch: Gutted NZ weightlifting favourite Richie Patterson in tears after Games shocker

Watch: Gutted NZ weightlifting favourite Richie Patterson in tears after Games shocker

The 34-year-old defending Games gold medallist failed to complete a successful lift in the Snatch, crashing out of the Men's 85kg competition.

April 7, 2018

Wrestling Hamilton cop set himself goal of Commonwealth Games during Police College

Wrestling Hamilton cop set himself goal of Commonwealth Games during Police College

Toby FitzPatrick competes in the Men's 86kg wrestling next Thursday.

April 7, 2018

'Usually pretty reserved' - coach and husband Richie Patterson breaks character to share emotional moment with weightlifter wife at Comm Games

'Usually pretty reserved' - coach and husband Richie Patterson breaks character to share emotional moment with weightlifter wife at Comm Games

Phillipa Patterson ended her international weightlifting career with a post-baby personal best at the Comm Games.

April 6, 2018

Eddie Dawkins, Sam Webster and Ethan Mitchell struck gold in the velodrome last night.

Commonwealth Games Day One Highlight: New Zealand strike gold in the velodrome

Eddie Dawkins, Ethan Mitchell and Sam Webster did the country proud.

April 6, 2018

At the official opening of ANZ New Zealand House on the Gold Coast, Dame Patsy Reddy thanks families for sacrifices made to help athletes.

Dame Patsy Reddy praises families as the key to success of Kiwi athletes

"Through your efforts and sacrifices, you have helped our athletes develop their potential."

April 5, 2018

Sophie Pascoe managed to keep the secret so well her family didn't buy tickets to the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.

Shock, tears and beaming with pride: Sophie Pascoe's family couldn't be happier with flagbearer announcement

New Zealand's most successful Paralympian, swimmer Sophie Pascoe will be New Zealand's flagbearer at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony tonight.

April 4, 2018

Commonwealth Games blind lawn bowls pair Sue Curran and David Stallard say visualising the game is the hardest thing to learn.

NZ's 70-year-old blind lawn bowls pair hopeful of bringing home a Commonwealth Games medal

Having just missed out at Glasgow, Sue Curran and David Stallard are back for redemption.

April 1, 2018