Growers across Auckland's Pukekohe said they were running out of options to keep crops healthy and pest-free.

Farmers frustrated by 'slow, laborious' EPA product approval process

Months after the Government pledged to cut red tape and speed up access to new agricultural products, some farmers say little has changed.

Sat, Oct 18

2:41

Experts say the material is now spreading across mainstream social media, chat forums, and search platforms. 

Surge in AI-generated child abuse images raises alarm over NZ laws

Global watchdogs have recorded an explosion in AI-generated child sexual abuse material.

Fri, Oct 17

2:24

In the Auckland District Court today, Judge Catherine Maxwell sentenced the company an aggregate fine of $845,000 – apportioned $169,000 equally across five charges.

HelloFresh fined $845k for misleading customers in 'subscription traps'

The meal-kit company has been sentenced after pleading guilty to misleading behaviour under the Fair Trading Act.

Thu, Oct 16

Deb McCullough (left) and Karen Barnett (right).

'Why do I have to keep proving I'm dying?' Dying Kiwis rate NZ's compassion

Government agencies score lowest in world-first reviews by terminally ill New Zealanders and those who care for them.

Tue, Oct 14

2:35

Kiri Te Kanawa (as 'Countess') performs in the Metropolitan Opera/John Cox premiere production of Capriccio.

A lifetime in song: Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's next act

She has sung for queens, presidents, and packed concert halls across the world, but Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's greatest legacy may now be what she leaves behind.

Wed, Oct 8

3:33

Taylor Swift (file image).

Swiftonomics: Why Taylor Swift will never fail

The popstar has built a global empire fuelled by loyal Swifties whose devotion all but guarantees her success.

Fri, Oct 3

2:25

September 2025
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks at the opening of the Te Waihekeora Reservoir in Northland.

PM opens new $26m reservoir in drought-prone Northland

It's part of a wider plan to future-proof the region against increasingly severe droughts.

Thu, Sep 25

2:35

The Black Ferns may be chasing World Cup glory in Bristol, but back at Ponsonby Rugby Club, the next wave is already lacing up their boots.

Auckland club raising the next generation of Black Ferns

The Black Ferns may be chasing World Cup glory in Bristol, but back at Ponsonby Rugby Club, the next wave is already lacing up their boots.

Fri, Sep 19

3:57

The long-awaited plant experienced years of delays and frustration for locals.

Oyster farmer: 'Pity' Snells Beach wastewater plant didn't open sooner

The long-awaited $450 million wastewater treatment plant at Snells Beach has finally opened, but for oyster farmer Tom Walters, the milestone comes far too late.

Tue, Sep 16

2:23

August 2025
Two years on: Is life in Australia really better than in NZ?

Two years on: Is life in Australia really better than in NZ?

As he comes to the end of two years as TVNZ's Australia Correspondent, Aziz Al Saafin reflects on the realities of living on each side of the Tasman.

Sun, Aug 31

The three-day weekend is an easy sell, for workers if not always for businesses.

Could a four-day week be the future of work for more businesses?

The push for a four-day work week has reignited in Australia and follows similar discussions in NZ.

Sat, Aug 16

Byron Waller at the controls.

From hospital bed to the skies: Kiwi teen's flight around the world

Fifteen-year-old Byron Waller has spent most of his life in hospital. Now, he's attempting to be the youngest supported pilot to fly the globe.

Wed, Aug 13

2:42

The claims jury in Erin Patterson mushroom trial didn't hear

The claims jury in Erin Patterson mushroom trial didn't hear

Newly unsealed court documents reveal claims the convicted mushroom killer had already tried to poison her husband years before a fatal lunch.

Fri, Aug 8

1:59

Media commentator Vaughn Davis says any such prohibition orders wouldn’t likely have any effect on young people.

YouTube ban for under-16s in Australia wouldn't work here - expert

Social media commentator Vaughn Davis says a ban like this wouldn’t gain traction in New Zealand.

Fri, Aug 1

2:27

July 2025
A NZDF Bushmaster

A look at some of the NZDF's new gear being used at Talisman Sabre

New Zealand's Defence Force is putting its latest gear to the test during the huge war games in Australia.

Wed, Jul 16

2:35

Aotearoa’s among nearly 40,000 troops taking part in Australia’s most complex warfighting exercise to date.

NZ joins biggest-ever Australia war drills as US pressures allies on Taiwan

New Zealand is among nearly 40,000 troops taking part in Australia’s largest and most complex warfighting exercise to date.

Mon, Jul 14

2:59

'You're guilty' - Doctor who treated Erin Patterson

'You're guilty' - Doctor who treated Erin Patterson

The doctor who raised the alarm about Erin Patterson says he knew something was wrong the moment she walked into his hospital.

Wed, Jul 9

2:46

Leftovers from the fatal beef Wellington lunch laced with death cap mushrooms.

Leftovers, CCTV and a dehydrator: The evidence that helped convict Erin Patterson

Jurors sat through weeks of evidence before convicting Patterson on three counts of murder and one of attempted murder. Here's some of the key pieces shown to the jury.

Tue, Jul 8

3:39

Composite image by Crystal Choi.

Erin Patterson found guilty of murder in deadly mushroom case

A jury has found Victorian woman Erin Patterson guilty of murder, nearly two years after a family lunch ended in tragedy.

Mon, Jul 7

7:46

Hicks said she wants people to see her hometown as more than just a backdrop for a high-profile trial.

Mushroom trial: Small Australian town turned magnet for dark tourism

Locals say it’s not the kind of attention they asked for, but the so-called “mushroom murder trial” has turned Australia's Morwell into a magnet for dark tourism.

Fri, Jul 4

2:32

'Bomb cyclone' slams Australia’s east coast: What it means for NZ

'Bomb cyclone' slams Australia’s east coast: What it means for NZ

Storm system hits New South Wales with wind gusts of up to 125km/h, more than 200mm of rain to some areas and will have an impact on New Zealand.

Wed, Jul 2

1:36

June 2025
Composite image by Crystal Choi.

Mushroom trial: Jury retires to consider its verdict

After nearly 10 weeks of evidence, testimony and high public interest, Erin Patterson's trial is now in its final phase of jury deliberations.

Mon, Jun 30

Composite image by Crystal Choi.

Mushroom murder trial: Jury expected to begin deliberating Monday

1News was in the courtroom as the judge confirmed deliberations will begin next week.

Thu, Jun 26

Composite image by Crystal Choi.

Explainer

Mushroom trial: Motive and murder - what the jury must decide

Under Australian criminal law, jurors don’t need to find a motive to convict - but they must be sure “beyond reasonable doubt”. Here’s what that means.

Fri, Jun 20

2:07

Bali shooting: Police backtrack on arrest claim after Aus tourist killed

Bali shooting: Police backtrack on arrest claim after Aus tourist killed

One person was killed and another critically injured in a targeted ambush on Saturday.

Mon, Jun 16

2:00