Andrew Bayly in Parliament

'Small wine tasting': Bayly corrects record in House on drinking

Andrew Bayly has corrected an answer he gave in Parliament yesterday.

October 23, 2024

5:05

Andrew Bayly in November 2023.

Minister sorry after calling worker 'loser', allegedly saying to 'f*** off'

Andrew Bayly said his behaviour was "unbecoming of a government minister".

October 18, 2024

3:41

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

Poll: Just over half think PM Luxon out of touch with voters

The Prime Minister disagreed, saying he was out and about talking to New Zealanders.

October 15, 2024

3:52

The poll results are a welcome boost to Christopher Luxon, whose preferred PM ratings have been low on a historical comparison.

Poll: Coalition remain in front, but Labour gain seats

Despite a horror year, the Greens saw an increase in support.

October 14, 2024

6:24

The Beehive and Parliament.

Poll: 40% say the country in 'worse' shape than before election

ACT Party supporters were the most likely to say the country is better off, according to the poll.

October 14, 2024

9:47

The latest 1News Verian poll will be released tonight - exactly one year on from the 2023 general election.

Latest 1News Verian poll to be released tonight

It comes a year after the 2023 general election.

October 14, 2024

New Zealand First leader and deputy prime minister Winston Peters.

'Normal people' are endangered: Peters speaks to party faithful

The speech was briefly interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters.

October 13, 2024

The conference is being held in Hamilton this weekend.

The ideas New Zealand First will ponder at its conference

There are 42 remits for members to consider, covering topics from fluoride, banning begging, and a minimum age limit for social media use.

October 12, 2024

New Zealand currency.

'Not in great shape': Fifth deficit in a row as Govt books open

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says it underscores the Government's commitment to public spending discipline.

October 10, 2024

4:25

The Gumboot Friday initiative supports young people with their mental health.

Gumboot Friday funding process 'unusual', not transparent - watchdog

The Auditor-General says there was "no opportunity for a fair, open, or competitive procurement process".

October 9, 2024

Young girl sitting at a desk at home and doing her homework.

Inquiry recommends new entity to manage school property

The report found the current model is a 'lose-lose-lose' scenario for schools, the Ministry of Education and taxpayers.

October 4, 2024

2:16

That's despite retailers now facing large fines.

Costello releases 'independent advice' on heated tobacco decisions

1News understands one study the minister used for advice relies on data from Philip Morris, while another cited sources where all authors worked for the tobacco giant.

October 3, 2024

2:36

Health Minister Shane Reti (file photo).

Health NZ headed for likely near-$1 billion deficit

The Health Minister says there is some "encouraging" progress on its non-financial health targets, however.

October 3, 2024

A 1News undercover visit showed just how easy it was to buy the products.

Smoked out: Banned heated tobacco devices still being sold

A 1News undercover visit showed just how easy it was.

October 2, 2024

2:36

September 2024
The Prime Minister moved into Premier House over the weekend.

Revealed: Luxon set to gain almost $500k on property sales

Labour says it means the Prime Minister is in a "conflicted position" and should be open to discussing capital gains tax.

September 30, 2024

2:40

Tākuta Ferris (file image).

Te Pāti Māori MP headed for Privileges Committee over 'lies' comments

Shane Jones said he believed Ferris didn't think the rules applied to him.

September 25, 2024

Shane Jones.

Send Transpower's weak link 'to the knacker's yard' - Shane Jones

It follows a report, released today, which found concerns were raised internally at Transpower.

September 25, 2024

Energy Minister Simeon Brown visits the scene after a pylon collapsed cutting Northland's "fragile" power supply.

Pylon collapse: Engineer raised concerns over baseplate know-how in 2021

Energy Minister Simeon Brown said the findings of an independent report were "incredibly concerning".

September 25, 2024

2:18

The Associate Health Minister made the controversial decision to axe smokefree changes.

Govt anti-smoking but 'not necessarily anti-nicotine' - associate minister

Associate Health Minister Casey Costello denied taking advice from the tobacco industry at a public health expert forum today.

September 24, 2024

2:23

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick flanked by Green MPs Ricardo Menéndez March on the left and Teanau Tuiono on the right.

Greens to consider waka-jumping Darleen Tana next month

It follows Tana's failed High Court bid which challenged the Green Party's investigation into her actions.

September 24, 2024

Black Power and Mongrel Mob patches.

Gang patch legislation passed into law

It's part of a raft of measures the Government hopes will "crack down" on gangs peddling "misery and intimidation".

September 19, 2024

3:58

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

'It's not about the frickin targets': Luxon fires up over gang numbers

The Prime Minister seemed riled but Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says it's "not an F word".

September 19, 2024

2:48

Arts Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith.

'Hugely important': Culture Minister on Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

It came after Paul Goldsmith told officials to remove te reo Māori greetings from an official Matariki invite earlier this year.

September 16, 2024

2:24

A group of local and international road safety experts, academics and health professionals have penned a pleading open letter to the Government over its blanket speed limit increases, saying it will result in lost lives if it proceeds.

'People will die': More concerns raised over proposed speed limit changes

The Government says it is considering a number of factors that enable safety, and speed is only one of them.

September 16, 2024

2:23

Karioi Pulpmill (file image).

Mill job losses: Rangitīkei MP 'gutted', concerned for regional economy

Labour says the Government could have done more to stop the Winstone mills' closure.

September 10, 2024

4:14