Wakefield, Abbey

Survivor of motorbike crash urges riders to upskill and check gear

Two years ago, Steve Davies went on a full day motorbike ride around the lower North Island with some mates and was lucky to survive a serious crash.

Wed, Sep 3

2:09

Phillis Symons was killed nearly 100 years ago and her death is still marked daily by motorists in Wellington's Victoria Tunnel.

Mysterious plaque appears for Wellington teen murdered in 1931

Phillis Symons, 17, was initially buried in soil excavated to build the Mt Victoria tunnel in Wellington, nearly 100 years ago.

Thu, Jul 24

2:20

'Prince William wants my product' - delighted Kiwi farmer

Southland deer farmer and entrepreneur Grant Lightfoot made the most of his chance encounter with the Prince of Wales.

Fri, Jul 4

After public outcry, NZTA reinstates features to Ō2NL Highway

After extensive public concern over proposed design changes to the Ōtaki to north of Levin highway, the NZTA Board has confirmed it will reinstate several critical features to the project.

Thu, Jun 19

2:24

Sergeant Ryan Harrison was hit in the head by a skyrocket, before a firework landed at his feet and exploded.

Boy racers involved in Levin event say they 'don’t condone' violence at police

Five spectators and several police officers were injured as the gathering of around 1000 people spiralled out of control on Saturday.

Sun, Jun 1

3:18

Survivor of motorbike crash urges riders to upskill and check gear

Two years ago, Steve Davies went on a full day motorbike ride around the lower North Island with some mates and was lucky to survive a serious crash.

Wed, Sep 3

2:09

Mysterious plaque appears for Wellington teen murdered in 1931

Phillis Symons, 17, was initially buried in soil excavated to build the Mt Victoria tunnel in Wellington, nearly 100 years ago.

Thu, Jul 24

2:20

'Prince William wants my product' - delighted Kiwi farmer

Southland deer farmer and entrepreneur Grant Lightfoot made the most of his chance encounter with the Prince of Wales.

Fri, Jul 4

After public outcry, NZTA reinstates features to Ō2NL Highway

After extensive public concern over proposed design changes to the Ōtaki to north of Levin highway, the NZTA Board has confirmed it will reinstate several critical features to the project.

Thu, Jun 19

2:24

Boy racers involved in Levin event say they 'don’t condone' violence at police

Five spectators and several police officers were injured as the gathering of around 1000 people spiralled out of control on Saturday.

Sun, Jun 1

3:18

Police describe being hit with fireworks in Levin boy racer chaos

“He was targeted and hit with a skyrocket, so it glanced off the side of his head, but only had to be a few inches to the left, and it could’ve taken his eye out."

Sun, Jun 1

3:03

March 2025

Wellington street artist pranks city council with fake signs

Cameron Hunt’s bringing laughter to the capital.

Sun, Mar 30

2:20

Outward Bound: 21 days in the magical Marlborough Sounds

1News reporter Abbey Wakefield reflects on her experience as global representatives converge on the top of the South to learn how the Kiwis do it.

Tue, Mar 25

5:57

A sign warning Wellingtonians not to feed the crocodiles at the Botanic Gardens.

Wellington officials remove 'fun' fake signs warning of crocodiles

Signs about reptiles in the Botanic Gardens and free scuba diving lessons at Te Aro Park were being removed to avoid "possible confusion and disappointment", the council told 1News.

Mon, Mar 17

Rogan Boyle has been attending Horowhenua District Council meetings by Zoom since last year.

Horowhenua councillor working from Scotland refuses calls to resign

Standing orders allowed Rogan Boyle to work remotely from Scotland, but his colleagues believed he should be in New Zealand.

Wed, Mar 5

2:04

What the sealing of SH43 means for Whangamōmona

The completed sealing of SH43, the Forgotten World Highway, has locals torn in the town and self-declared republic, with a population of just over 100.

Sun, Mar 2

2:21

January 2025

Wētā FX visual effects supervisor Luke Millar.

Wētā FX scores most Oscar nominations in company’s history

Nominations for the Best Visual Effects category are determined by votes from members of the Visual Effects Branch of the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences.

Fri, Jan 24

3:03

December 2024

Six-year-old cockatoo Pepper has called Staglands home all of her life.

2024's Quote of the Year competition winner announced

The annual contest is run by Massey University and had 10 finalists.

December 20, 2024

Exclusive: Andy Serkis, Philippa Boyens on new Lord of the Rings film

The Hunt for Gollum will explore the creature's origin story – with the help of some familiar faces.

December 15, 2024

3:18

Nouveau, aged 9, left, and Anahera, aged 46, right.

Kiwi couple with nearly 40-year age gap successfully hatch first egg

The newborn chick has contributed to wild kiwi numbers in Wellington doubling in the last year.

December 6, 2024

2:07

November 2024

Pepper the cockatoo has been returned safely.

'Early Christmas miracle' - Pepper the cockatoo found in Porirua

A young man who saw a 1News story about the missing parrot recognised her after purchasing Pepper online earlier this week.

November 24, 2024

2:15

CCTV on the cards after cockatoo allegedly stolen from wildlife reserve

Pepper the cockatoo was reported missing from Staglands in Upper Hutt last weekend, and staff believe a customer stole her.

November 22, 2024

1:33

Advertisements that Inland Revenue targeted to people on Facebook in April 2024 using the custom audiences feature.

IRD ends controversial social media data-sharing practice

The Inland Revenue Department is stopping the use of custom audience lists with social media platforms amid public concern at the practice.

November 5, 2024

The rare Adélie penguin washed up at Petone last month.

Wellington's rare Adélie penguin reluctant to return to wild

Department of Conservation and Wellington Zoo staff attempted to release a rare Adélie penguin that washed up at Petone last month back into the wild today, but the Antarctic bird had other plans.

November 1, 2024

2:05

October 2024

Toddler Ruthless-Empire, known as Baby Ru, died in October.

Baby Ru: Police appeal for crucial evidence one year on

Ruthless-Empire died in Hutt Hospital in Lower Hutt from severe head injuries just days before his second birthday.

October 22, 2024

2:04

August 2024

While there are risks in adopting it too quickly, the Technology Minister says the bigger danger is not using AI.

Investing in AI could lead to increased productivity in key sectors

Auckland firm Toku Eyes is already using artificial intelligence for better health outcomes.

August 19, 2024

2:41

Teaching dogs not to kill kororā penguins trialled in Wellington

Pilot course involves avian avoidance training, giving dogs a vibration or mild shock through an electric collar as they're exposed to little blue penguins.

August 3, 2024

1:43

July 2024

Police in Wellington at a checkpoint set up to intercept a gathering of antisocial motorists.

Five vehicles seized, 11 ordered off the road in Wellington crackdown

Police and bailiffs join forces against disruptive illegal street racing activity across Hutt Valley and Porirua.

July 28, 2024

Four penguins have been killed because of the project, and there are concerns more could be in danger.

Penguin deaths prompt new protection measures on capital project

Last year, NZTA was issued with a formal warning notice from the Department of Conservation for the death of a little blue penguin.

July 27, 2024

2:20

"The shackles are off" one player in the country's medicinal cannabis sector said of the Government's move.

Changes to NZ's medicinal cannabis export rules approved by Cabinet

Licenced operators in New Zealand's medicinal cannabis sector say the changes are a huge opportunity to tap into the multibillion-dollar global market.

July 20, 2024

2:11