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Watch: Tornado swirls over Ashburton paddock

1News meteorologist Dan Corbett said the weather phenomenon was "a small tornado with a lower formation".

6:44pm

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Politics

Dunedin councillor found to breach code of conduct for a third time

Benedict Ong has already been suspended from some duties and been asked to resign following two upheld complaints.

6:20pm

Who’s willing to work with whom — and who’s ruling out a deal?

Politics

Your guide to the election’s coalition red lines - who’s ruled out who?

With minor parties potentially holding the balance of power, some leaders are drawing firm lines around who they will work with - and who they won’t.

Australian stuntman Richard Norton with actor Margot Robbie.

World

Australian actor's death linked to unapproved peptides

Richard Norton, 75, went into cardiac arrest in March 2025 after injecting CJC1295 and Ipamorelin.

Cliff Curtis appears in court via AV link.

Crime and Justice

Cliff Curtis admits charges after crashing his Tesla, injuring taxi driver

The 58-year-old actor pleads guilty during a video appearance in the Auckland District Court to causing injury while driving with excess blood alcohol and reckless driving.

1:49

Politics

Tobacco, rent and rates: Where voters part ways with their parties

Vote Compass reveals where voters have different views to the parties they back.

5:11

Election live: Potaka defends government's kaupapa Māori track record

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Politics

Election live: Potaka defends government's kaupapa Māori track record

As the campaign heads to the finish line, follow 1News reporters across New Zealand for the latest from the trail.

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Te Ao Māori

Full video: TVNZ’s Kaupapa Māori Debate

"We’re really going to drill deep into kaupapa Māori that are important to Māori voters," says host Scotty Morrison.

7:21pm

Rodney Fallowfield admitted murdering two men in the High Court at Christchurch on Thursday.

Crime and Justice

She feared the man who killed her sister would kill again. She was right

Six years before murdering two men, Rodney Fallowfield killed his wife Shirley Reedy while on their honeymoon.

The concerns over unconsented listings were raised under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act.

Politics

Homebuyers face confusion over unconsented work

One Mackenzie District councillor believes new building exemptions and ownership changes were fuelling unconsented work.

7:07pm

Te Ao Māori

Full video: TVNZ’s Kaupapa Māori Debate

"We’re really going to drill deep into kaupapa Māori that are important to Māori voters," says host Scotty Morrison.

7:21pm

Crime and Justice

She feared the man who killed her sister would kill again. She was right

Six years before murdering two men, Rodney Fallowfield killed his wife Shirley Reedy while on their honeymoon.

Politics

Homebuyers face confusion over unconsented work

One Mackenzie District councillor believes new building exemptions and ownership changes were fuelling unconsented work.

7:07pm

New Zealand

Watch: Tornado swirls over Ashburton paddock

1News meteorologist Dan Corbett said the weather phenomenon was "a small tornado with a lower formation".

6:44pm

0:21

Politics

Dunedin councillor found to breach code of conduct for a third time

Benedict Ong has already been suspended from some duties and been asked to resign following two upheld complaints.

6:20pm

Politics

Your guide to the election’s coalition red lines - who’s ruled out who?

With minor parties potentially holding the balance of power, some leaders are drawing firm lines around who they will work with - and who they won’t.

World

Australian actor's death linked to unapproved peptides

Richard Norton, 75, went into cardiac arrest in March 2025 after injecting CJC1295 and Ipamorelin.

Crime and Justice

Cliff Curtis admits charges after crashing his Tesla, injuring taxi driver

The 58-year-old actor pleads guilty during a video appearance in the Auckland District Court to causing injury while driving with excess blood alcohol and reckless driving.

1:49

Politics

Tobacco, rent and rates: Where voters part ways with their parties

Vote Compass reveals where voters have different views to the parties they back.

5:11

A firearm and methamphetamine seized from a property in Glen Eden.

Crime and Justice

Pokémon cards seized in Head Hunters gang member's arrest

The patched member was charged following a police investigation into their alleged involvement in illegal activity in West Auckland.

3:57pm

Jian Li — former owner-operator of Fei Huang Tenga Da Ltd, trading as 315 Motel Riccarton — was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court on Wednesday.

Crime and Justice

Migrant staff worked up to 98-hour weeks at motel but paid for 40

An Immigration NZ investigation found the four staff were essentially running the motel from morning until night while being paid a fraction of hours worked.

1:29

Te Ao Māori

Full video: TVNZ’s Kaupapa Māori Debate

"We’re really going to drill deep into kaupapa Māori that are important to Māori voters," says host Scotty Morrison.

7:21pm

Crime and Justice

She feared the man who killed her sister would kill again. She was right

Six years before murdering two men, Rodney Fallowfield killed his wife Shirley Reedy while on their honeymoon.

Crime and Justice

Pokémon cards seized in Head Hunters gang member's arrest

The patched member was charged following a police investigation into their alleged involvement in illegal activity in West Auckland.

3:57pm

Crime and Justice

Migrant staff worked up to 98-hour weeks at motel but paid for 40

An Immigration NZ investigation found the four staff were essentially running the motel from morning until night while being paid a fraction of hours worked.

1:29

Politics

Homebuyers face confusion over unconsented work

One Mackenzie District councillor believes new building exemptions and ownership changes were fuelling unconsented work.

7:07pm

New Zealand

Watch: Tornado swirls over Ashburton paddock

1News meteorologist Dan Corbett said the weather phenomenon was "a small tornado with a lower formation".

6:44pm

0:21

Politics

Dunedin councillor found to breach code of conduct for a third time

Benedict Ong has already been suspended from some duties and been asked to resign following two upheld complaints.

6:20pm

Politics

Your guide to the election’s coalition red lines - who’s ruled out who?

With minor parties potentially holding the balance of power, some leaders are drawing firm lines around who they will work with - and who they won’t.

World

Australian actor's death linked to unapproved peptides

Richard Norton, 75, went into cardiac arrest in March 2025 after injecting CJC1295 and Ipamorelin.

Crime and Justice

Cliff Curtis admits charges after crashing his Tesla, injuring taxi driver

The 58-year-old actor pleads guilty during a video appearance in the Auckland District Court to causing injury while driving with excess blood alcohol and reckless driving.

1:49

New Zealand

Watch: Tornado swirls over Ashburton paddock

1News meteorologist Dan Corbett said the weather phenomenon was "a small tornado with a lower formation".

6:44pm

0:21

Politics

Dunedin councillor found to breach code of conduct for a third time

Benedict Ong has already been suspended from some duties and been asked to resign following two upheld complaints.

6:20pm

Politics

Your guide to the election’s coalition red lines - who’s ruled out who?

With minor parties potentially holding the balance of power, some leaders are drawing firm lines around who they will work with - and who they won’t.

World

Australian actor's death linked to unapproved peptides

Richard Norton, 75, went into cardiac arrest in March 2025 after injecting CJC1295 and Ipamorelin.

Crime and Justice

Cliff Curtis admits charges after crashing his Tesla, injuring taxi driver

The 58-year-old actor pleads guilty during a video appearance in the Auckland District Court to causing injury while driving with excess blood alcohol and reckless driving.

1:49

Politics

Tobacco, rent and rates: Where voters part ways with their parties

Vote Compass reveals where voters have different views to the parties they back.

5:11

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