Opinion and Analysis

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith, and a homeless man on the streets of Auckland. (Composite image: Vinay Ranchhod, 1News)

Will Govt's move-on orders fix the trouble on our streets or just hide it?

ANALYSIS: As the Government moves one step closer to enabling police to move on those disrupting our streets, Mava Moayyed analyses the planned law and asks, is this a solution or a blunt tool?

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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

Max Richards (Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja, 1News)

‘Life's a gamble’: Max works in a supermarket, pays rent, and is almost 89

In the latest in our Finances after 50 series, we talk to Max Richards who Pak’nSave Napier shoppers will recognise as a vibrant presence in the store.

Sun, May 10

Does eating small, frequent meals boost your metabolism and aid weight loss?

Nutritionist Claire Turnbull examines five common beliefs around food and asks, fact or fiction?

Sun, May 10

First house at 17, first million by 32: Steve Goodey talks property investment

In the latest in our 'Finances after 50' series, we talk to an investor, property coach and author about riding the ups and downs of the property market.

Mon, May 4

Will Govt's move-on orders fix the trouble on our streets or just hide it?

ANALYSIS: As the Government moves one step closer to enabling police to move on those disrupting our streets, Mava Moayyed analyses the planned law and asks, is this a solution or a blunt tool?

6:00am

1:32

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

‘Life's a gamble’: Max works in a supermarket, pays rent, and is almost 89

In the latest in our Finances after 50 series, we talk to Max Richards who Pak’nSave Napier shoppers will recognise as a vibrant presence in the store.

Sun, May 10

Does eating small, frequent meals boost your metabolism and aid weight loss?

Nutritionist Claire Turnbull examines five common beliefs around food and asks, fact or fiction?

Sun, May 10

First house at 17, first million by 32: Steve Goodey talks property investment

In the latest in our 'Finances after 50' series, we talk to an investor, property coach and author about riding the ups and downs of the property market.

Mon, May 4

How to stop blowing your money on spontaneous online purchases

You didn't mean to go shopping so how, with nothing more than a twitch of your thumb, did you manage to drop all that cash?

Sat, May 2

April 2026

Barry Soper (centre) surrounded by some of the 12 NZ Prime Ministers whose careers he's covered as a journalist. (Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja, 1News)

How Muldoon's homophobia boosted the career of future victor David Lange

An extract from veteran political journalist Barry Soper's new memoir.

Mon, Apr 27

Share My Super founder Liz Greive (composite image: Vinay Ranchhod, 1News)

Charity founder Liz Greive on poverty, wealth and her advice to women

Finances after 50 is a new series in which we talk to New Zealanders in the second half of life about their relationship with money.

Sun, Apr 26

Is that smoothie packed with life-extending goodness, or just a whole heap of sugar?

They're quick, often delicious and sometimes healthy. But it all depends what goes in the blender.

Sun, Apr 26

Thousands marched in the hīkoi protesting the Treaty Principles Bill.

Govt risks another colossal hīkoi if it weakens Treaty obligations

Analysis: Te Aniwa Hurihanganui explains why a plan to weaken legal obligations to the Treaty of Waitangi could become as controversial as the Treaty Principles Bill.

Fri, Apr 24

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

The AI irony: why is something designed to make worker easier leading to burnout?

Jess Stuart reports on the growing phenomenon of AI burnout and shares tips on how to avoid it.

Mon, Apr 20

Maiki Sherman: Poll spells big trouble for Christopher Luxon

1News Political Editor on the big implications for the Prime Minister of a poll result which suggests the coalition could be kicked out of power.

Sun, Apr 19

Divorce is common, so why do we still talk of 'failed' marriages?

Every day in New Zealand, 20 couples will divorce, many of them quite amicably. Why do we still treat it as a kind of failure?

Sun, Apr 19

Steel your nerves homeowners, interest rates are set to rise again

The mortgage rate party is over. Here's what to do next.

Sat, Apr 18

I've worked in health for 26 years – this is what I think of weight loss injections

Considering a weight loss injection such as Ozempic or Wegovy? As yourself these five questions first.

Sun, Apr 12

How friendly is too friendly? CEO stresses the value of workplace boundaries

Workplaces have become more casual in recent years but it's still possible to be far too loose for your own good at work.

Sun, Apr 12

Exploding the myth of the property ladder as a reliable means to your dream home

If you want to live in a nicer house, sometimes it's smarter to spend money on the one you're already in.

Sat, Apr 11

Analysis: Iran war looms over Peters meeting with Trump’s top diplomat

US Correspondent Logan Church reports from Washington DC as Winston Peters prepares to meet Marco Rubio.

Tue, Apr 7

As petrol, power prices soar, should you switch to solar power and an electric car?

Frances Cook outlines eight questions to ask yourself before you make the switch.

Mon, Apr 6

Alice Taylor cooks vegeatarian (Composite image: Crystal Choi 1News)

Shave serious dollars from your shopping bill with these tasty vegetarian dinners

Add a meat-free night (or two) to your week with these easy, delicious recipes for tofu and felafel.

Sun, Apr 5

Author Megan Nicol Reed (Composite image: Eamon Doyle 1News)

The Ozempic age means super skinny is back in style – but did it ever really go out?

New Zealand novelist Megan Nicol Reed examines the timeless pressure on women to be thin.

Sat, Apr 4

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

Analysis: Chris Bishop hit hard in PM's reshuffle

Bishop has lost his roles as Leader of the House and National Party campaign chair.

Thu, Apr 2

National leader Christopher Luxon (file image).

What to watch as Luxon shakes up Cabinet ahead of election

The shape of the National-led Government, heading into what's expected to be a bruising election year, will become clearer later today.

Thu, Apr 2