Christopher Luxon, pictured here in happier times, speaking to party supporters after winning the last general election.

Politics

Analysis: The PM who called a leadership vote on himself

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.

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Kiwibank joins other banks with home loan rate rises

New Zealand

Kiwibank joins other banks with home loan rate rises

It said it was increasing a number of its fixed-term home loans.

When asked by reporters if he thinks he should "tone it down" with the way he expressed his opinion, Jones said: "Yes."

Politics

'I get cut through': Shane Jones on 'butter chicken tsunami' comment

"When words are deployed they are deployed to get cut through, to remind Kiwis you have a voice," Jones said.

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Rotorua Lakes Council has moved OneCouncil to a cloud based system (file image).

Politics

Rotorua Lakes Council writes off $12m IT system after move to cloud

At the time of the full rollout, the council said the platform would support operations for "at least a decade".

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Lead negotiator Ken Mair says the Whanganui lands Treaty settlement process has been a journey for some of four decades.

Te Ao Māori

Iwi prepares to sign historic Whanganui settlement

Lead negotiator Ken Mair said the process had been "a hard, long journey – for some of us for 40 odd years".

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Cocaine exposure could lead fish to swim further, raising alarms as the drug's by-product seeps into the world's waterways.

Environment

Australian study finds fish exposed to cocaine swim twice as far

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A woman with hands covering her face (file image).

Health

Medics locked out of Australian refuge as Kiwi mum called for help

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Five Big Things That Happened Today: Tuesday, April 21

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US warship fires on Iran-flagged vessel
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New Zealand

A herd of goats (file image).

Eighteen pet goats 'inhumanely shot' dead in paddock south of Auckland

The goats were killed last week and their carcasses left at the property in Pōkeno, north Waikato.

Sport

Gilbert Enoka shakes hands with Aaron Smith during the All Blacks' World Cup quarter-final win over Ireland in 2019.

All Blacks: Mental skills guru returns to assist new coach Rennie

Gilbert Enoka, who helped the All Blacks to two World Cup victories, returns after three years away.

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Manhattan jury finds the entertainment company and its subsidiary operated as an illegal monopoly. 
 
 

What Live Nation's monopoly court ruling could mean for Kiwis

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.

Refunds and pricing inaccuracies are common sources of complaint.
 
 

Consumer concerns: The companies most often flagged to official watchdog

New figures reveal the enquiries consumers lodged with the Commerce Commission.

Some commuters are getting creative.
 
 

Kayak to work? The alternative commutes adopted as fuel crisis bites

Polly Wenlock asked Kiwis to share their craziest commute stories online — the responses varied from adrenaline-seeking to mind-numbing.

Kallen Neki says it feels "wonderful" that he will be able to move into a fully accessible home after more than a year in unsuitable emergency housing.
 
 

Disabled man’s wait for housing finally over - 'it's taken its toll'

Auckland man Kallen Neki had been stuck in unsuitable emergency housing since January 2025. Now his wait for an accessible home is over.

A camera equipped trailer.
 
 

How much mobile speed camera trailers made in just six months

NZTA says the programme was aimed at reducing deaths and serious injuries, not raising revenue.

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

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.

Gill Higgins (second left) and her family are facing a similar scenario to many Kiwis.
 
 

When the Australian dream takes your kids

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.

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KiwiSaver, fuel relief, minimum wage: April changes affecting your wallet

1News breaks down the changes likely to boost or dent your wallet in the coming month.

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'He wasn't a class player' - How Chris Wood went from eager kid to football legend

Record-breaking football star Chris Wood didn't always stand out on the field.

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It's right under your nose – why some people can’t find things in plain sight

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The AI irony: why is something designed to make worker easier leading to burnout?

The AI irony: why is something designed to make worker easier leading to burnout?

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Skincare products made from salmon DNA are displayed Friday, March 6, 2026, in Cincinnati.

You can put beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face. But should you?

Health

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No eggs, no butter, no problem: How to make decadent cakes on a budget

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FBI Director Kash Patel in April 2026

FBI boss Kash Patel sues over article alleging excessive drinking

The Atlantic said it stood by its reporting and would vigorously defend against the “meritless lawsuit".

An official of the Japan Meteorological Agency speaks near a monitor showing a tsunami alert during a news conference at the agency in Tokyo.

Japan warns of slightly increased mega-quake risk after 7.7 tremor

The Cabinet Office and the Japan Meteorological Agency said there was a 1% chance for a mega-quake, compared to a 0.1% chance during normal times.

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Apple products including the iPhone 17 Pro displayed during an announcement of new products at Apple Park.

Tim Cook to step down as Apple chief executive

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The Pyramid of the Moon, left, and the Pyramid of the Sun, back right, are seen along with smaller structures lining the Avenue of the Dead, in Teotihuacan, Mexico

Gunman at Mexican pyramids kills Canadian tourist and injures 6

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Woolworths supermarket in Sydney

Tim Tam turmoil: Woolies defends 'fake discount' claims in Australia

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Business

Electricity prices, which were up 12.5%, contributed the most to the annual inflation rate.

Inflation holds steady at 3.1% in year to March

Electricity prices, which were up 12.5%, contributed the most to the annual inflation rate, Stats NZ said.

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Luxon leadership 'rock solid', chief whip to miss National caucus

Poor polling and caucus unrest were brushed aside as MPs backed Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ahead of a crucial caucus meeting.

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Te Ao Māori

Ministry of Justice officials warn it could significantly harm Māori-Crown relations, 1News can reveal.

Govt proposes to weaken legal obligations to Treaty of Waitangi

Ministry of Justice officials warn it could significantly harm Māori-Crown relations, 1News can reveal.

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'I can't survive on $55 a week': Benefit cut due to hospital stay

2025’s most read stories: If a person spends more than 13 weeks in hospital, their benefit is automatically cut.

From left: Lawyer Tania Waikato, Te Uru Karaka - Newton Central School student Maia Taare, and Education Minister Erica Stanford.

‘Inequity gaps will widen’ - school stands firm on Treaty commitment

Halls of residence have been a part of the university landscape in New Zealand for a hundred years.

Uni halls were a rite of passage, now they’re a financial headache

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Women warned over meds with high risk for serious birth defects

Entertainment

Expect tears and dramatic moments in the latest series of the hit show.

Watch sneak peek: Celebrity Treasure Island season 7 preview

A taster of the new season of the reality juggernaut, which returns on April 27, shows there's plenty of drama to come.

Suzy Cato spoke to 1News Digital Reporter Emma Hildesley about the emotional return of her show You and Me

Suzy Cato: 'I've never had work done, there's value to older faces on the screen'

As one of the most beloved icons of NZ television prepares to return, she talks about imposter syndrome, kids on screens and the joy of being 58.

Victoria Beckham and David Beckham attend the Victoria Beckham World Premiere at the Curzon Mayfair on October 08, 2025 in London, England.

Victoria Beckham says they 'always tried to be the best parents', amid feud

Comedian Dave Chappelle appears during an interview in Yellow Springs, Ohio on April 8, 2026.

Dave Chappelle rides out backlash, considers revisiting show

Between Two Beers conducts long-ranging interviews with Kiwi newsmakers.

Top podcasts land on TVNZ+

Environment

People visit the blooming corpse flower known as "Pangy" at the Talcott Greenhouse on the campus of Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts.

Crowds drawn to 'rotting flesh' stench as corpse flower blooms again

The "literally unbearable" smell was compared to rotting eggs, dissection of a dead bird and "a stinky diaper baking in the sun".