2021 in review

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2021 in review: Black Caps break through for sweetest of wins

Ajaz Patel etched his name in the record books and NZ made the T20 World Cup final but 2021 will always be remembered as the year the Black Caps won the World Test Championship.

Black Caps •December 30, 2021

2021 in review: Moments that made us proud to be Kiwis

Whether it was our massive vaccine effort or watching our sporting heroes dominate on a world stage, there was no shortage of moments to be proud of.

Coronavirus Pandemic •December 30, 2021

2021 in review: The big moments in US politics

The year kicked off with a coup at the Capitol, and it hasn't slowed down since.

Politics •December 29, 2021

2021 in review: NZ makes history in unforgettable Olympics campaign

It was a record-breaking Olympics for our athletes in Tokyo, as they hauled in the most medals ever by a New Zealand Olympic team.

Olympics •December 28, 2021

2021 in review: Kiwi athletes make NZ proud away from Tokyo

While there was plenty to celebrate at the Olympics Kiwi sports stars gave us other reasons to wave the flag, writes Brodyn Knuckey.

Black Caps •December 27, 2021

2021 in review: Biggest political moments

Between the Covid-19 pandemic and National's internal dramas, it's been a busy 2021 in politics.

Political Analysis •December 27, 2021

2021 in review: Another busy year in space

Billionaires blast off and New Zealand space enthusiasts are treated to some wondrous phenomena.

Space •December 27, 2021

2021 in review: The moments you may have forgotten

Swearing toddlers and a boot load of KFC are just some of the memorable moments from the past year.

Coronavirus Pandemic •December 26, 2021

2021 in review: Top 10 celebrity moments

Kim and Kanye separating, Bernie Sanders' mittens and #freebritney all captured attention.

Arts And Culture •December 26, 2021

2021 in review: The year of travel that never was

It is a nervous wait for all as we head into 2022, and hopefully a less turbulent ride.

Travel •December 22, 2021

Te Pāti Māori’s 2022 focus: building te Tiriti-centred NZ

Co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer say it’s about having “courageous conversations”.

Maori Issues •December 21, 2021

Green Party co-leaders worried about disinformation

“People on the outskirts and marginalised are certainly vulnerable,” Marama Davidson says.

Climate Change •December 20, 2021

David Seymour: ACT not worried about National’s poll bump

The ACT leader acknowledged keeping up the momentum for his party’s support in 2022 won’t be easy.

Politics •December 20, 2021

Christopher Luxon: ‘We’ve let standards slip’ in education

National's leader says 2022 is the year the party stops looking at itself and starts concentrating on what matters to Kiwis — and part of the focus will be on education.

Politics •December 19, 2021

‘It was incredibly tough’ – Ardern reflecting on the Delta outbreak

"We were going into the unknown," the Prime Minister told 1News political editor Jessica Mutch McKay.

Politics •December 10, 2021

2021 in review

Latest Stories

2021 in review: Black Caps break through for sweetest of wins

2021 in review: Moments that made us proud to be Kiwis

2021 in review: The big moments in US politics

2021 in review: NZ makes history in unforgettable Olympics campaign

2021 in review: Kiwi athletes make NZ proud away from Tokyo

2021 in review: Biggest political moments

2021 in review: Another busy year in space

2021 in review: The moments you may have forgotten

2021 in review: Top 10 celebrity moments

2021 in review: The year of travel that never was

Te Pāti Māori’s 2022 focus: building te Tiriti-centred NZ

Green Party co-leaders worried about disinformation

David Seymour: ACT not worried about National’s poll bump

Christopher Luxon: ‘We’ve let standards slip’ in education

‘It was incredibly tough’ – Ardern reflecting on the Delta outbreak

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