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Ahead of the November 7 election — follow 1News for the latest from the campaign trail.

4 mins ago

3:55

Meth was being cooked on the bench at the property Han Jiang rented.

Woman who used rental as 'large-scale' meth lab ordered to pay landlord $100k

The Tenancy Tribunal said the levels of methamphetamine recorded at the Auckland property were the highest it had seen.

11:09am

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls looks on in the Drivers Press Conference during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit

'Sick track': Lawson primed for Singapore GP after solid Malaysia drive

The series arrives in Singapore for a sprint weekend following last week's exciting Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, where the Racing Bulls driver finished seventh.

10:21am

An empty classroom (file image).

Teacher struck off for 'creepy' gift-giving, inappropriate touching

The teacher anonymously left gifts for a student, touched another girl's thigh multiple times, and used a school-issued laptop to access sexualised and adult material

Fri, Oct 9

What are the Greens' tax plans - and who would have to pay?

What are the Greens' tax plans - and who would have to pay?

National has called it "economic lunacy". ACT compared it to the Hunger Games. But the Greens say their tax policy will "rebuild our country".

Sun, Oct 4

19:54

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls in his cockpit for a seat fitting during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain in Malaysia at Sepang Circuit

Liam Lawson anticipates decision on F1 future 'in the next few weeks'

While the Kiwi F1 driver said there were "conversations" in the background, he was focused on maintaining his consistent, solid performances.

Fri, Oct 2

1:32

September 2026
Footage of the meteor showed it streaking across the night sky before a bright flash lit up the area near Taranaki Maunga. (Andy Banks)

Watch: 'Stunning' fireball lights up Taranaki sky overnight

Footage of the meteor showed it streaking across the night sky before a bright flash lit up the area near Taranaki Maunga.

Thu, Sep 24

0:18

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls has a seat fit in the garage during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit on September 23, 2026.

Lawson 'excited to be back in my car' for Azerbaijan GP

Lawson said he was excited to continue developing at Racing Bulls, despite spending nearly a month in a different car.

Thu, Sep 24

1:33

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls walks in the paddock during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Italy

F1: Liam Lawson's 'impressive' Red Bull stint comes to an end

The Kiwi will be back with Racing Bulls for this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Wed, Sep 23

1:32

Digital driver's licences: Will hackers and government be able to track you?

Digital driver's licences: Will hackers and government be able to track you?

Since the rollout was announced, some have been apprehensive about how much access third parties will have.

Sat, Sep 19

Westpac.

Major bank to start issuing digital ID credentials for businesses

The credentials will be stored in the Govt.nz app wallet.

Thu, Sep 17

1:30

A man behind the wheel of a car.

AA backs move to end routine cognitive tests for elderly drivers

Cognitive testing has "long been a contentious issue" for older drivers in New Zealand.

Thu, Sep 17

5:15

The 20-year-old died after being found unconscious at a party in Dunedin.

Dunedin student's death at party a 'woeful illustration' of NZ's drinking culture

The "senseless" death of the 20-year-old, who choked on his own vomit, has been called a "tragic consequence of excessive alcohol consumption" by a coroner.

Mon, Sep 14

1:30

An empty classroom (file image).

Principal let relative facing sexual allegations work as teacher aide

The former principal of a "large Auckland school" was found to have committed serious misconduct over a series of employment and vetting failures.

Fri, Sep 11

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Oracle Red Bull Racing talk as they are driven through the Paddock in a buggy during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Spain.

Liam Lawson aims to 'get the most' out of third race with Red Bull

Lawson is once again covering an injured Isack Hadjar for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix.

Fri, Sep 11

Red Bull's Liam Lawson during a press conference at Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Italy ahead of the Italian Grand Prix

Lawson hopes for easy adjustment as he gets another Red Bull shot

Ahead of the first practice session at Monza, Lawson said he would "just try and make the most of it again".

Fri, Sep 4

Reserve Bank signals more OCR rises likely

Reserve Bank signals more OCR rises likely

Follow along as finance and political sectors react after the Reserve Bank delivered its latest official cash rate (OCR) decision.

Wed, Sep 2

August 2026
Auckland's motorways don't move at speed at peak times.

Motorway congestion: How would overhaul impact drivers?

Congestion charges and a switch to "adaptive motorways" have been listed in a new plan to optimise Auckland's busy road network. So how could they work?

Sat, Aug 22

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Oracle Red Bull Racing in his cockpit for a seat fitting during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort on August 20, 2026 in Zandvoort, Netherlands.

Lawson gears up for 'good opportunity' with Red Bull return

Kiwi F1 driver Lawson's shock return was confirmed yesterday after current Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar suffered a wrist injury during the summer break, ruling him out for the race.

Fri, Aug 21

UK research shows e-scooter riders face higher brain and organ injury risk than motorcyclists and cyclists. 

E-scooter riders 3.5 times more likely to suffer brain injury than motorcyclists

New research from the UK has found e-scooter riders face higher brain and organ injury risk than motorcyclists.

Sat, Aug 8

2:30

Icy windscreen holding up your morning? Here's how to sort it

Icy windscreen holding up your morning? Here's how to sort it

Clearing the vehicle windows to get underway can be a frustrating hold-up on a frosty morning.

Thu, Aug 6

1:31

July 2026
AED or Automated External Defibrillator installed on wall

Is it time to make defibrillators as common as smoke alarms?

The low use of defibrillators in NZ limits people's chance of surviving a cardiac arrest.

Fri, Jul 31

Tuesday night's fireball seen from Whangārei Heads in Northland.

Another 'really beautiful' fireball seen streaking across North Island skies

It was spotted after one lit up the night sky on Tuesday evening.

Thu, Jul 30

0:15

People with their eyes to the night sky were treated to a flash of light as a bright fireball appeared to streak across the lower North Island last night.

'Hell of a fright': Fireball seen streaking across North Island skies

Footage sent to 1News by a motorist showed the bright glow as it flew across the night sky.

Wed, Jul 29

0:15

A note on the door of St Peter's on Willis.

Wellington church locks doors after items stolen from altar fail to return

"We pray for those who have taken the icons and request that you would return them... no questions asked," a note on the door read.

Tue, Jul 28

1:29