The young people in the experiment came away with more concerns, not less.

'After talking to AI, I feel worse' - students' fears for the future

A group of university students took part in an experiment with ChatGPT.

Thu, Jun 18

Steve Braunias has written a book about the trial, in which Philip Polkinghorne was found not guilty of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna.

Did Polkinghorne get away with murder? Author on what the public gets wrong

Steve Braunias, who covered the eight-week murder trial and went on to write a book, spoke to the Between Two Beers podcast.

Tue, Jun 16

Emeline Mafi (left), pictured with her parents Amelia and Puipui at their Otara home

Pasifika doctor's 'many years of sacrifice' to obtain degree

Emeline Mafi's role as a junior doctor serving her community represents years of hard work, and sacrifices from her whole family to get her there.

Sun, Jun 14

A woman looks at a meter for her home.

You think you’re cutting your power bill – but you could end up paying more

Just because a new power plan looks good on paper, doesn't mean it'll actually be cheaper.

Sun, Jun 14

Nichole Lewis (Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja)

From luxury to baked beans and back again: One investor's rollercoaster ride

When it comes to money, property investor Nichole Lewis has experienced dizzy highs and devastating lows.

Sat, Jun 13

Alcohol-related stand-downs have increased over the past year.

School alcohol stand-downs rise, students also carrying drugs and weapons

Exclusive: Ministry of Education figures obtained by 1News show serious incidents happening at schools.

Sun, May 24

Reddit threads discussing crack down on sites illegally selling peptides.

$200 got me a vial of peptides in minutes, AI teaches how to inject it

A Re: News investigation has revealed peptides are being illegally sold in broad daylight, and customers are turning to AI chatbots to tell them how to inject the substances.

Sun, May 17

The New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) said 122 tickets issued on March 12 had been cancelled.

Dozens of speeding tickets cancelled after NZTA broke parking rules

A mobile safety camera broke protocols in Auckland's northwest, leading to fines being refunded.

Sat, May 16

Maria Wortman-Dabrowska said it was a "proper shock" to be diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2014.

Dancer's back pain became 12-year cancer battle, now she needs treatment in China

The 56-year-old plans to undergo CAR-T cell treatment in China later this year.

Mon, May 11

Writer Sarah Catherall with her three daughters, now all in their 20s.

Six priceless lessons I've learned from my Gen Z daughters

We might moan about Generation Z, with their supposed entitlement and screen dependency, but what about the wisdom they have to share?

Sun, May 10

Constable Teagan Turner.

'We simply cannot match the pay' - police exodus to Australia grows

Exclusive: NZ police officers are still crossing the Tasman as authorities struggle to compete with higher salaries and growing pressure within the force.

Sun, May 10

Carole and Kyle Whorrall (Composite image: Eamon Doyle)

'Grief doesn't go away': Kyle Whorrall's mum visits NZ one year after his tragic death

Carole Whorrall has travelled to Auckland from California to cherish the memory of her much loved son.

Sat, May 9

Drivers on notice as major change to restricted licences kicks in

Drivers on notice as major change to restricted licences kicks in

The changes are the first to take effect since the Government confirmed it would scrap the full licence test.

Mon, May 4

City Rail Link: Rejected name plans for Auckland's new train lines revealed

City Rail Link: Rejected name plans for Auckland's new train lines revealed

Debate over the names stretched across three years and five different approaches before a final decision was made.

Sat, May 2

April 2026
Cost of living pressures may play a part in growing council rates arrears.

Rates arrears growing - which city leads the pack?

Overall combined rates arrears across the major centres have grown by tens of millions over the past three years.

Thu, Apr 30

Journalist John Campbell, Mandy Molloy with a photo of her late daughter Rachel, and the woman who called 111 on the night of Rachel's fatal fall. (Composite image: Vinay Ranchhod, 1News)

John Campbell: Rachel Molloy died a terrible death – how well did police investigate it?

From the beginning there were questions surrounding Rachel Molloy's death, but was her mother the only person asking them? Watch part two of this investigation on TVNZ+.

Sat, Apr 25

Zoe Madden-Smith was prescribed Wegovy after an online consultation.

'I'm shocked' - An online GP prescribed me Wegovy without weighing me

Since the weight-loss drug arrived in New Zealand, around 50,000 people have been prescribed it.

Thu, Apr 23

Christopher Luxon, pictured here in happier times, speaking to party supporters after winning the last general election.

Analysis: The PM who called a leadership vote on himself

Christopher Luxon finally conceded days of anonymous discontent from some MPs in his caucus had done damage he could not absorb by simply ignoring them.

Tue, Apr 21

Manhattan jury finds the entertainment company and its subsidiary operated as an illegal monopoly. 

What Live Nation's monopoly court ruling could mean for Kiwis

A landmark US ruling has put the global live music giant under scrutiny with questions now being asked about New Zealand ticket prices and competition.

Thu, Apr 16

Refunds and pricing inaccuracies are common sources of complaint.

Consumer concerns: The companies most often flagged to official watchdog

New figures reveal the enquiries consumers lodged with the Commerce Commission.

Thu, Apr 9

Some commuters are getting creative.

Kayak to work? The alternative commutes adopted as fuel crisis bites

Polly Wenlock asked Kiwis to share their craziest commute stories online — the responses varied from adrenaline-seeking to mind-numbing.

Tue, Apr 7

Kallen Neki says it feels "wonderful" that he will be able to move into a fully accessible home after more than a year in unsuitable emergency housing.

Disabled man’s wait for housing finally over - 'it's taken its toll'

Auckland man Kallen Neki had been stuck in unsuitable emergency housing since January 2025. Now his wait for an accessible home is over.

Sun, Apr 5

A camera equipped trailer.

How much mobile speed camera trailers made in just six months

NZTA says the programme was aimed at reducing deaths and serious injuries, not raising revenue.

Sat, Apr 4

Your place or mine? Why NZ's relationship property laws badly need updating

Your place or mine? Why NZ's relationship property laws badly need updating

The Property Relationship Act was progressive 50 years ago, but society has changed and experts say the laws are now archaic and often brutally unfair.

Fri, Apr 3

Gill Higgins (second left) and her family are facing a similar scenario to many Kiwis.

When the Australian dream takes your kids

Some 5000 New Zealanders are heading off to start new lives in Australia every month. Many are young adults. Mine are two of them, writes Gill Higgins.

Wed, Apr 1