Overall combined rates arrears across the major centres have grown by tens of millions over the past three years.
Politics
6:00am
From the beginning there were questions surrounding Rachel Molloy's death, but was her mother the only person asking them? Watch part two of this investigation on TVNZ+.
Crime and Justice
Sat, Apr 25
Since the weight-loss drug arrived in New Zealand, around 50,000 people have been prescribed it.
Health
Thu, Apr 23
Christopher Luxon finally conceded days of anonymous discontent from some MPs in his caucus had done damage he could not absorb by simply ignoring them.
Tue, Apr 21
A landmark US ruling has put the global live music giant under scrutiny with questions now being asked about New Zealand ticket prices and competition.
New Zealand
Thu, Apr 16
New figures reveal the enquiries consumers lodged with the Commerce Commission.
Business
Thu, Apr 9
Polly Wenlock asked Kiwis to share their craziest commute stories online — the responses varied from adrenaline-seeking to mind-numbing.
Tue, Apr 7
Auckland man Kallen Neki had been stuck in unsuitable emergency housing since January 2025. Now his wait for an accessible home is over.
Sun, Apr 5
NZTA says the programme was aimed at reducing deaths and serious injuries, not raising revenue.
Sat, Apr 4
The Property Relationship Act was progressive 50 years ago, but society has changed and experts say the laws are now archaic and often brutally unfair.
Life
Fri, Apr 3
Some 5000 New Zealanders are heading off to start new lives in Australia every month. Many are young adults. Mine are two of them, writes Gill Higgins.
Wed, Apr 1
1News breaks down the changes likely to boost or dent your wallet in the coming month.
Mon, Mar 30
Record-breaking football star Chris Wood didn't always stand out on the field.
Football
Thu, Mar 26
Documents reveal the strict checklist operators must follow before deploying a camera vehicle or trailer - and the locations where they're banned.
Tue, Mar 24
From rising grocery bills to global uncertainty, a new TVNZ+ series captures what’s really on New Zealanders’ minds in an election year.
Sat, Mar 21
After years battling addiction, anxiety and depression, Charles 'Chazz' Wade has found healing and belonging through kapa haka.
Te Ao Māori
Fri, Mar 20
For wheelchair users and others, access can be a huge barrier - what's being done about it?
Powerball wasn't struck in last night's $17m draw.
Thu, Mar 19
IR takes over when a bank, insurance company or other institution holds money and has been unable to contact or locate the owner for five years.
Tue, Mar 17
As the US and Israel's war on Iran continues to escalate, 1News in-depth reporter Mava Moayyed details how the conflict has affected everyday life for Iranians.
World
Sat, Mar 14
The Government has various options to deploy if the fuel situation in the Middle East continues to worsen.
Josh Townshend also has a previous conviction for serious drug crimes in 2017.
Thu, Mar 12
NZTA rejected a number of custom plate applications, with drug references among the reasons to decline.
Sun, Mar 8
It is illegal for a single exporter to take more than 5kgs of raw pounamu out of New Zealand without proper consent.
Sat, Mar 7
Almost half a million of us tune into Country Calendar every week. On its 60th anniversary, we talk to voice of the show Dan Henry about its powerful hold over Kiwis.
Fri, Mar 6
