Relationships

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Dunedin man loses $500,000 in 18-year romance scam

A summary of facts has revealed how a woman took over half a million from the man after convincing him they were in a long-distance relationship.

12:42pm

1:29

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

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

Sex is getting rougher in NZ: therapist warns of physical, psychological dangers

Brain damage, stroke, death: In a confronting new documentary, sex therapist Jo Robertson examines the radically changed sexual behaviour of New Zealanders and the serious dangers posed by acts such as choking.

Sat, Aug 22

When to get married is as much a decision as where for many couples.

The most popular days and months to wed – and when to get a bargain

Kiwi couples hoping to cut costs could choose to say "I do" outside the traditional wedding calendar.

Sat, Aug 8

Dunedin man loses $500,000 in 18-year romance scam

A summary of facts has revealed how a woman took over half a million from the man after convincing him they were in a long-distance relationship.

12:42pm

1:29

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

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

Sex is getting rougher in NZ: therapist warns of physical, psychological dangers

Sat, Aug 22

The most popular days and months to wed – and when to get a bargain

Kiwi couples hoping to cut costs could choose to say "I do" outside the traditional wedding calendar.

Sat, Aug 8

Former Warrior comes out, details battles with drugs, alcohol

Kane Evans, 34, spoke openly to Nine's 100% Footy show.

Tue, Jun 9

May 2026

Lady Deborah Chambers (Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja, 1News)

Lady Deborah Chambers: 'It's a million times better to be middle class'

In the latest in our Finances after Fifty series we talk to one of New Zealand's leading divorce lawyers Lady Deborah Chambers about breaking up, moving on and her working class origins.

Sat, May 30

Fees for birth, death and marriage certificates going up

The prices for most births, deaths, marriages and relationships products and services will increase from 18 June.

Thu, May 21

Writer Sarah Catherall with her three daughters, now all in their 20s.

Six priceless lessons I've learned from my Gen Z daughters

We might moan about Generation Z, with their supposed entitlement and screen dependency, but what about the wisdom they have to share?

Sun, May 10

April 2026

Divorce is common, so why do we still talk of 'failed' marriages?

Every day in New Zealand, 20 couples will divorce, many of them quite amicably. Why do we still treat it as a kind of failure?

Sun, Apr 19

Couples share 30% of their gut bacteria — here's how that may affect health

Experts say the people we live with have huge influence on what microbes we have in our microbiome.

Fri, Apr 17

How friendly is too friendly? CEO stresses the value of workplace boundaries

Workplaces have become more casual in recent years but it's still possible to be far too loose for your own good at work.

Sun, Apr 12

Your place or mine? Why NZ's relationship property laws badly need updating

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.

Fri, Apr 3

March 2026

Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja, 1News.

Parents at war: How to keep your kids out of your messy divorce

More than 6000 parents separate from their spouses in New Zealand every year. How can they navigate the challenges while minimising their children's distress?

Thu, Mar 19

From debt to phone addiction: how to avoid some all too common retirement ruts

After a lifetime of work, retirement means your life is finally your own to make the most of. Here are some time and money-wasting traps to avoid.

Sun, Mar 1

February 2026

Is couples counselling right for us and will the therapist take sides?

Many people seek out couples counselling when going through a rough patch or wondering how to improve their relationship.

Thu, Feb 26

How did the Queen’s favourite son end up in the back of a cop car?

Following Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest this week, we take a look at the downward trajectory of this once cherished and glamorous royal.

Sat, Feb 21

January 2026

Olivia Podmore. (Composite image Vania Chandrawidjaja, 1News)

'Honestly I'm pretty alone right now' – the unforgettable Olivia Podmore

2025’s most read: On the four-year anniversary of cyclist Olivia Podmore's tragic death, 1News sports editor Abby Wilson looked back on their friendship.

Mon, Jan 5