Sixteen-year-old Byron Waller spoke to 1News from the sky on the final leg of his journey around the world. 

Teen pilot with Kiwi roots sets new record circling the globe

Sixteen-year-old Byron Waller spoke to 1News from the sky on the final leg of his journey around the world.

Wed, Oct 15

2:17

Clayton Lewis

Ex-All White Clayton Lewis sentenced over A-League betting scam

The Kiwi footballer and a team mate admitted they were paid $11,200 each to deliberately get yellow-carded during an A-League match in 2023.

Wed, Sep 24

1:37

A Jetstar plane (file image).

Jetstar fined $2.25 million for misleading NZ customers

The airline has been fined for misleading customers over their compensation rights when flights are delayed or cancelled.

Mon, Sep 1

1:49

Some say they have been shut out of pages that are key to their businesses.

'Quite stressful' Kiwis stung by wrongful Facebook and Instagram bans

A tech expert said there had been an uptick in the number of wrongful suspensions in recent months, which Meta denies.

Sat, Aug 9

2:53

Actor Jason Momoa, right, speaks to 1News during the promotion of his new TV series Chief of War.

'Waiting for you guys to let me in' - Jason Momoa eyes NZ citizenship

The actor told 1News he wants all his future projects to be made in New Zealand and Hawai'i.

Mon, Jul 21

4:51

It'll be used to manage and mitigate flood risks in the future.

Experts take to skies to create flood maps of Auckland

The findings will be used to manage and mitigate future flood risks.

Sat, Jun 21

2:06

May 2025
Speed advisory sign outside Avondale College.

School speed signs slammed as too hard to read - and even wrong

The variable speed limit signs are being rolled out as part of the Government's speed rule changes, but there concerns some are too hard to read, and others are inaccurate.

Tue, May 27

2:11

Brothers Beer Brewery is tapping into more of the China market as tariffs flatten US sales.

'Double in size': Beer brewers hop to meet demand in trade war

New Zealand boutique beermakers say China wants more of our brews after the price of American goods skyrocketed.

Wed, May 14

2:04

Kyle Whorrall

Teen denies murdering Kyle Whorrall at Auckland bus stop

A 32-year-old woman who has been charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder also pleaded not guilty.

Wed, May 14

Auckland Transport says it has the largest fleet of licence plate recognition vehicles in the Southern Hemisphere, with more cities across the country rolling out the tech.

Licence plate recognition tech being used for parking enforcement

Auckland Transport says it has the largest fleet of licence plate recognition vehicles in the Southern Hemisphere, with more cities across the country rolling out the tech.

Sun, May 11

2:30

March 2025
The 53-year-old made his first appearance in Auckland District Court today.

Second person in court over alleged mishandling of burials

The 53-year-old denies all charges and has elected trial by jury.

Thu, Mar 20

Six of the accused in court following a protest atTe Atatū Community Centre and Library

Accused in court over Destiny Church-linked Pride protest

Seven people have appeared in court following a Destiny Church-linked protest at the Te Atatū Community Centre and Library during a Pride event last month.

Tue, Mar 18

Figures obtained by 1News reveal more than 3300 offences were reported around public transport last year. 

New figures show rising crime on transport network nationwide

Police data released to 1News under the Official Information Act shows an increase of crime on transport and at transport hubs over the last year.

Mon, Mar 17

2:29

Figures from AA Insurance show 60% of Aucklanders believe it's a growing issue in the region.

Half of Kiwis believe road rage intensified in last year – survey

Figures from AA Insurance show 60% of Aucklanders believe it's a growing issue in the region.

Sat, Mar 8

2:28

February 2025
Former employee of Tipene Funerals, Fiona Bakulich.

Former Auckland undertaker admits interfering with human remains

Fiona Bakulich, a former employee of Tipene Funerals, admitted to two charges of interfering with human remains and 12 charges of obtaining by deception.

Fri, Feb 28

Ports of Auckland.

Former POAL boss fined $190k in legal first after workplace death

Father of seven Pala'amo Kalati, 31, was working a night shift at the Ports of Auckland in August 2020 when a container fell on top of him and killed him.

Fri, Feb 21

Police are now involved, as earthworks continue at the property in the Waitakere foothills, but the owner denies any wrongdoing.

Family chased by digger after reporting unconsented earthworks

Auckland Council is considering legal action and police have been called as earthworks continue at the site in the Waitakere foothills — but the owner denies any wrongdoing.

Wed, Feb 19

2:15

January 2025
Researchers are studying whether the critically threatened long-tailed bat can be used as pest control.

Study underway to learn if bats can be used as 'agricultural tool'

Researchers are studying whether the critically threatened pekapeka-tou-roa / long-tailed bat can be used as pest control on rural properties.

Sun, Jan 5

2:31

December 2024
Native freshwater mussels, or kākahi, are essential to maintaining lakes' health.

Efforts underway to save mussels that keep our lakes clean

While many Kiwis see mussels as a seafood staple, native freshwater mussels, or kākahi, act as bio-filters.

December 29, 2024

2:17

A file image of a courtroom coat of arms.

Company, director sentenced in NZ's first criminal cartel prosecution

Earlier this year, Munesh Kumar, and his company Maxbuild Limited, admitted to bid rigging of publicly funded projects in Auckland, between January and May 2022.

December 18, 2024

2:23

Air conditioning companies say they're seeing a surge in installations for townhouses.

'A sauna without the fun': Calls grow for action on overheating townhouses

Some Kiwis are recording indoor temperatures over 50C and fear it'll only get worse as summer rolls on.

December 15, 2024

2:16

November 2024
Advocates say the cost of healthcare is driving many Kiwis to seek financial help online, Jacob Johnson reports.

Health needs dominate as latest Givealittle donation figures revealed

All up, Kiwis have donated $33.1m to the crowdfunding platform in the last year.

November 11, 2024

2:23

October 2024
Amid falling immunisation rates, the Government is partnering with Plunket to boost the number of workers giving vaccines.

Not a matter of if, but when NZ has a measles outbreak – Health Minister

The warning comes as the Government partners with Plunket to boost the number of workers giving vaccines in the face of falling immunisation rates.

October 9, 2024

2:10

It is because they are in negative equity, meaning they will be in mortgage debt even after they have sold their homes.

Work underway to support homeowners facing debt under flood buyout scheme

Homeowners in negative equity are calling for extra compensation as they face mortgage debt after they've sold their homes.

October 7, 2024

2:23

September 2024
The small marks are seen by some as an unwelcome reminder of their cancer journey.

Govt called to fund laser removal of cancer radiation tattoos

The tattoos are used during radiation treatment on a patient's body, but some survivors see them as an unwelcome reminder of their cancer journey.

September 30, 2024

2:09