Social Issues

Experts fear women are being discouraged from healthy exercise.

Will jogging give you 'runner's waist' or 'cortisol face'?

Appearance-driven fitness trends on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram was discouraging women from healthy exercise.

Fri, Jul 17

1:31

The supermarket admitted its staff were in the wrong.

Pak'nSave apologises after searching customer's bag without permission

An employee started searching a shopper's bag from another store.

Wed, Jul 15

Brothel madam notes tough times in sex industry: 'We're a luxury spend'

In the latest in our Finances after Fifty series we talk to Mary Brennan, 64, a former dominatrix and now owner and madam of Wellington brothel Funhouse.

Sat, Jul 11

Nicole Gaviria (Composite image: Vinay Ranchhod)

I lost 50kg after bariatric surgery; here's what I'd tell those considering Wegovy

Major weight loss might deliver your dream body, but the part of you that used food for comfort will not be instantly 'fixed'. In fact, it's sometimes after you shed the kilos that the real work begins.

Fri, Jul 10

Dame Fran Wilde reflects on the law change four decades on.

‘Some would stop at nothing to prevent it’ - homosexual law reform 40 years on

The former Labour MP reflects on one of the most divisive political battles in NZ's history and why its legacy is still unfolding.

Thu, Jul 9

Will jogging give you 'runner's waist' or 'cortisol face'?

Appearance-driven fitness trends on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram was discouraging women from healthy exercise.

Fri, Jul 17

1:31

Pak'nSave apologises after searching customer's bag without permission

An employee started searching a shopper's bag from another store.

Wed, Jul 15

Brothel madam notes tough times in sex industry: 'We're a luxury spend'

In the latest in our Finances after Fifty series we talk to Mary Brennan, 64, a former dominatrix and now owner and madam of Wellington brothel Funhouse.

Sat, Jul 11

I lost 50kg after bariatric surgery; here's what I'd tell those considering Wegovy

Fri, Jul 10

‘Some would stop at nothing to prevent it’ - homosexual law reform 40 years on

The former Labour MP reflects on one of the most divisive political battles in NZ's history and why its legacy is still unfolding.

Thu, Jul 9

Baby killed by father: Series of failures by Oranga Tamariki

Mukzameel Ali was jailed for six years in the High Court at Hamilton in May by Justice Layne Harvey after pleading guilty to the manslaughter.

Tue, Jul 7

Kole Tohovaka and his wife Sophia Teirney-Tohovaka.

Young dad's devastating stroke reflects disturbing surge in Pacific, Māori rates

Health experts have warned us for years: The incidence of stroke is on the rise, particularly among young Māori and Pasifika.

Sat, Jul 4

Which Chris? (Composite image: 1News.co.nz)

'There's no way I'm voting for the party I voted for three years ago'

OPINION: A 53-year-old Wellington lawyer reveals her views on the two main political party leaders and who she plans to vote for in November.

Sat, Jul 4

As the Government hails a sharp drop in emergency housing, charities warn the people locked out are ending up on the street.

MSD boss defends linking staff performance with cutting emergency housing

"These ... are targets that the government has given us to achieve, and so, of course they are part of our performance suite of what we're expecting our staff to achieve," Debbie Power said.

Fri, Jul 3

An order would require a person to leave a certain area for up to 24 hours for a "reasonable distance" as specified by an officer.

'There’s gonna be a war': Former rough sleepers on move-on orders

An order would require a person to leave a specified area for up to 24 hours and move a "reasonable distance from the area" as specified by the officer.

Fri, Jul 3

Karl Stefanovic cut from radio gig after podcast furore

The Australian broadcaster left Nine's flagship breakfast programme, Today, following his interview with British far-right figure Tommy Robinson.

Wed, Jul 1

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the Summary Offences Act will be amended to give police officers additional enforcement powers.

Does NZ have night shelters? PM stands by remark – Labour says 'out of touch'

"We don't think the evidence works where someone shows up for one day and moves on," Christopher Luxon said in Parliament.

Wed, Jul 1

June 2026

(Composition image by Vania Chandrawidjaja, 1News)

Poll: Just a quarter of voters want super age raised to 67

Just under half of eligible voters thought the Government's top priority should be keeping NZ super eligibility unchanged.

Tue, Jun 30

'Perverse incentive': MSD staff metrics include emergency housing grants

Some staff receive regular grading on eleven measures, including the number of people in their region who receive emergency housing grants.

Sun, Jun 28

I'm smack-bang in the political centre, and I know how I'll vote in November

OPINION: In the latest in our State of the Nation interviews with Kiwis, we talk to a 49-year-old family man and social worker from Christchurch.

Sat, Jun 27

There has been a sharp rise in reports linked to suspected AI-generated child sexual abuse material.

AI-generated child abuse reports surge, Govt expands online filter

A global watchdog last year reported a 400% rise in AI-generated child sexual abuse material in just six months.

Thu, Jun 25

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

Te Hiringa Mahara chief executive Karen Orsborn.

Mental health watchdog: We're 'losing ground' for most vulnerable

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission says mental distress among Māori is rising despite expanding services.

Tue, Jun 16

Recent data from Stats NZ shows the proportion of people aged 15 to 24 not in employment, education, or training has hit 17.3%.

Youth unemployment climbs to highest level in more than 30 years

Latest figures from Stats NZ show 17.3% of young New Zealanders are out of work, as the Government invests in training programmes to prepare more people for jobs.

Sun, Jun 14