Morgana O'Reilly stars on Taskmaster, from Monday.

'I'll vote for people with tougher lives than me' - Kiwi actor Morgana O'Reilly

As the seasoned star of White Lotus and Stories about My Body limbered up for the next wild season of Taskmaster, she also faced a 1News Grill.

Sun, Sep 13

Who will lead New Zealand into 2027?

'I'm a nurse and I'll vote for the party that I believe cares about New Zealanders'

Opinion: In the latest in our State of the Nation series, a registered nurse reveals who he plans to vote for in November.

Sat, Sep 12

Frances Hughes arrived in NYC on September 10, 2001. (Composite image: Callum Lloyd)

The Kiwi nurse who landed in NYC a day before 9/11 – and how it changed her forever

Twenty-five years ago, the now Dr Frances Hughes moved to NYC to study health policy. Within 24 hours she was learning hard lessons that have shaped her career.

Fri, Sep 11

Hepi and her son Jonah Lomu (Composite image: Callum Lloyd)

Jonah Lomu's mother reveals she doesn't see his sons: 'I pray one day we can meet'

While the documentary LOMU has united Jonah fans, old wounds continue to fester, with his mother still at odds with his widowed wife Nadene.

Tue, Sep 8

Composite image: Callum Lloyd

As a sad date nears, I look back on pre-9/11 New York and how it thrilled me to my core

A love letter to New York, in a week marking 25 years since the city was changed forever.

Sun, Sep 6

At 61, Robyn Malcolm is looking back on menopause and trying to understand, "What was that?"

Robyn Malcolm: 'Women were put in asylums with symptoms we now treat with HRT'

Actor and activist Robyn Malcolm has made a documentary about menopause in a bid to understand the “hot mess” that defined her own experience and prevent more women from suffering in silence.

Sat, Sep 5

Film-maker Vea Mafile'o and the legendary subject of her latest documentary LOMU, playing in cinemas now.

'People would be surprised': LOMU co-director reveals what she learned about Jonah

Vea Mafile'o is a multi-award-winning film-maker, and the latest person to face a 1News Grill.

Sat, Sep 5

Who will lead New Zealand into 2027?

'I know which party I plan to vote for, but I think they need a new leader'

Opinion: A 59-year-old Christchurch salesperson in the construction industry is formulating firm views in the lead up to November 7.

Sat, Sep 5

Stan Walker.

Stan Walker's challenge to NZ kids: 'Make my new song yours and join me on stage'

Stan Walker performs his new song Family Tree, shares an opportunity with the talented youth of Aotearoa, and faces a 1News Grill.

Fri, Sep 4

August 2026
Around 20% of adults procrastinate regularly.

Explainer

The reasons you procrastinate – and how to stop it and get things done

Around 20% of adults procrastinate regularly and may also experience a range of issues and outcomes that research shows are linked to procrastination.

Mon, Aug 31

Mark Powell (composite image: Callum Lloyd, 1News)

'Use it or lose it': Retirement home resident on running a business, keeping fit

Mark Powell worked on computers when they were the size of rooms. Now, at nearly 78, he's a consultant with a penchant for throwing heavy objects.

Sun, Aug 30

TVNZ reporter and her baby Eiden.

Corazon Miller: 'At 37 I realised becoming a mum was up to me, and me alone'

Having a baby on her own was a clear choice for TVNZ reporter Corazon Miller, but not an easy one.

Sat, Aug 29

One for the Roadie co-host Maia Wilson (composite image Callum Lloyd)

Netball star Maia Wilson reveals her mentors and her vices

She's known for her netball, but over the next few weeks Maia Wilson will focus on provincial rugby in new show One for the Roadie.

Sat, Aug 29

Jaquie Brown revealed the diagnosis on Instagram.

'It’s bumpy, I'm emotional': Jaquie Brown on cancer treatment

Brown begins radiation therapy following a recent breast cancer diagnosis and mastectomy.

Mon, Aug 24

Jonny Brugh (Composite image: Callum Lloyd)

'Everyone is underrated in NZ': Jonny Brugh on the creative life in a small country

Comedian, actor, and musician Jonny Brugh is the latest to face a 1News Grill.

Sun, Aug 23

Writer Bobbie McKay let ChatGPT run her life for a week. (Composite image: Callum Lloyd, 1News)

I asked AI to help me make my decisions for a week – the results were surprising

How good is AI at solving the thousands of small quandaries that we each face every day?

Sat, Aug 22

Olivia Tennet (Composite image: Callum Lloyd, 1News)

'People are really struggling': Kiwi actor notices mood shift in her neighbourhood

Actress Olivia Tennet faces questions that range from serious to trivial in our weekly 1News Grill.

Sun, Aug 16

Who will lead New Zealand into 2027?

'National say they're fixing the basics - here's what I think about that'

OPINION: In the latest in our State of the Nation series, a 64-year-old financial advisor shares his views on Aotearoa and who he plans to vote for in November.

Sat, Aug 15

Composite image: Callum Lloyd, 1News

What a single farm worker with great budgeting skills spends at the supermarket

A redundancy left this rural dweller with a tight food budget, but skills learned in childhood hold her in good stead.

Sun, Aug 9

Who will lead New Zealand into 2027?

'They make me really angry': Kiwi nurse in Oz reveals who won't get her vote

OPINION: In the latest in our State of the Nation series, we talk to a New Zealander in Australia who still keeps an eye on politics at home and will be voting this November.

Sat, Aug 8

Author and lawyer Asher Emanuel (composite image: Callum Lloyd, 1Newsa)

'Most Kiwis would be surprised by who's in prison': lawyer and best-selling crime writer

THE GRILL: Asher Emanuel is a Wellington-based lawyer and the author of one of the most talked about books of the year.

Sat, Aug 8

Hazel and Alan Kerr.

Retired heart surgeon and wife tour NZ after years of service in Gaza

Alan Kerr, 91, and his wife Hazel, 87, have spent recent months screening a documentary about the two decades they volunteered in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Fri, Aug 7

Miria Aman (Composite image: Callum Lloyd, 1News)

'I thought I needed home ownership and the white picket fence, but I was wrong'

Massage therapist Miria Aman's life has been a wild ride through 'the good, the bad and the ugly'.

Sun, Aug 2

Filmmakers say the tensions between Lomu's traditional Tongan upbringing and demand of becoming the world's most famous rugby player are explored.  

'Opportunity to celebrate him': Lomu documentary screens in Auckland

The highly-anticipated New Zealand premiere of Lomu, a documentary that explores the All Black legend's life, is set to be shown tonight as part of the Auckland film festival.

Sat, Aug 1

We ask 1News readers their thoughts in the lead-up to the 2026 general election.

'I don't really like them, but I plan to vote for them'

OPINION: A Wellington landscaper knows exactly which way he's going to vote.

Sat, Aug 1