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Green tea being poured from a teapot (file image).

Does drinking tea lower risk of vascular disease? Yes, but...

Regular tea consumption was linked to an 11% lower risk of experiencing the diseases.

7:30pm

Autism diagnoses more common in disadvantaged, immigrant families - report

Study from McGill University in Montreal involved 2.3 million children born in Ontario between 2002 and 2020.

Fri, Oct 9

Maketū Pies up for sale, 21 jobs on the line

The Montana Group is proposing to close the Bay of Plenty factory when its lease ends in December.

Wed, Sep 30

(Composite image by Vinay Ranchhod / 1News)

'Eat like me to look like me': The slippery slope into orthorexia

People looking to stay healthy and tone up instead find themselves heading down a path of food restriction and guilt.

Sun, Sep 27

A St John ambulance outside Middlemore Hospital in Auckland.

St John records busiest day on record, ‘no immediate evidence' EDs affected

It was the third time the daily record had been broken this week, the ambulance service said.

Sun, Aug 9

Does drinking tea lower risk of vascular disease? Yes, but...

Regular tea consumption was linked to an 11% lower risk of experiencing the diseases.

7:30pm

Autism diagnoses more common in disadvantaged, immigrant families - report

Study from McGill University in Montreal involved 2.3 million children born in Ontario between 2002 and 2020.

Fri, Oct 9

Maketū Pies up for sale, 21 jobs on the line

The Montana Group is proposing to close the Bay of Plenty factory when its lease ends in December.

Wed, Sep 30

'Eat like me to look like me': The slippery slope into orthorexia

People looking to stay healthy and tone up instead find themselves heading down a path of food restriction and guilt.

Sun, Sep 27

St John records busiest day on record, ‘no immediate evidence' EDs affected

It was the third time the daily record had been broken this week, the ambulance service said.

Sun, Aug 9

Sam Browne, right, with her mother Deanne.

ED death: Mum and daughter describe scenes of 'absolute chaos'

Sam and Deanne Browne said the man's death in an ED bathroom at Waikato Hospital was "horrific".

Wed, Jul 1

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June 2026

Tala's umu chicken. (Source: Manja Wachsmuth)

Fifteen NZ restaurants awarded Michelin stars

One Auckland restaurant made Michelin history by receiving the first-ever star for Samoan food.

Tue, Jun 30

4:41

More than 420 pet cats stolen for Vietnam meat trade rescued

More than 420 live felines and around 80 dead cats preserved on ice were discovered during raids at two facilities.

Wed, Jun 17

May 2026

The ship's operator said one New Zealander was among the 30 passengers who disembarked on a remote South Atlantic Island.

Ministry says NZ is prepared for Kiwi returning from hantavirus cruise

While most of the passengers had since flown home under varying isolation rules, the New Zealander is due to depart at 4am tomorrow.

Mon, May 11

2:28

April 2026

A couch and chair discarded in a field in the Auckland suburb of Flat Bush.

Illegal dumping: Auckland Council receives more than 24,000 reports

Nearly half of the reports were in South Auckland. So, what can be done?

Tue, Apr 28

December 2025

Bitter feuds and a beloved cartoon dog - the shows we watched in 2025

A mixture of local and international programmes entertained audiences on TVNZ channels and TVNZ+ this year.

December 24, 2025

1:28

November 2025

IPCA finds 'significant failings' in police handling of McSkimming complaints

The allegations arose from a sexual relationship between McSkimming, then aged 40, and a 21-year-old complainant.

November 11, 2025

11:56

February 2025

The Look Sharp store in the Auckland CBD.

Look Sharp fined nearly $300k for 'widespread pricing errors'

Some products cost customers as much as 33% more than advertised.

February 19, 2025

January 2025

Australian bride was duped into wedding for Instagram, court rules

The groom told his bride the wedding was for his Instagram to "boost his content" and monetise the page.

January 10, 2025

June 2024

I tried Starbucks' new olive oil-infused drinks – I have thoughts

River Lin embarked on a culinary journey that turned out to be one of their most trying times as a journalist.

June 18, 2024

NZ Food Safety investigating Samyang noodles after Denmark recall

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration yesterday issued a recall amid concerns its high levels of capsaicin could result in "acute poisoning".

June 13, 2024

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke performs live at Alexandra Palace in London in March 2024.

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke to bring solo act to NZ

Yorke promises to play a new kind of solo show where he plays songs from his recent and not so recent past.

June 3, 2024

April 2024

The American fried chicken joint saw a huge turnout for its opening day this morning.

Kiwis wait for hours to try NZ's first Popeyes chicken restaurant

Popeyes was famously served at Beyoncé' and Jay-Z's wedding, but was it worth the hype?

April 29, 2024

1:19

January 2024

Access Matters Aotearoa lead campaigner Juliana Carvalho.

Disability advocates call for enforceable standards in tourism

Just 75 out of close to 3500 tourism operators are making active changes to improve their access issues, one advocate says.

January 24, 2024

December 2023

Margot Robbie as Barbie looks out over BarbieLand.

2023 in Review: The top five films that drew people back to cinemas

1News looks back on the films that had audiences heading to the theatres.

December 23, 2023

November 2023

Female Dilworth teacher struck off after having sex with students

Julia Brown's relationship with two students was uncovered in a 2020 police investigation into historic sexual abuse at the school.

November 22, 2023

June 2023

'Suspicious' fire damages historic Huntly railway station

The second half of the train station was due to be moved from the Lake Puketirini reserve to its original site when the first half was found alight.

June 1, 2023

February 2023

Artwork drawn in the sand on Muriwai Beach for volunteer firefighters Craig Stevens and Dave van Zwanenberg.

Local artist honours fallen Muriwai firefighters with sand mural

"It really was an honour to do it," Sandart Man told 1News.

February 27, 2023

December 2022

A person watching television (file image).

2022 in review: The top 5 TV shows you may have missed

1News looks back at the best television shows of the year.

December 30, 2022

November 2022

Luxon calls on voting age to remain at 18

It comes after the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the 'Make it 16' group, which argued that preventing 16- and 17-year-olds from voting is discriminatory.

November 21, 2022

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