UK PM Faces Heat, Vows to Stay On During Epstein File Scandal
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to fight for his job as revelations about the relationship between the former UK ambassador to Washington and Jeffrey Epstein spiralled into a…
Mosque killer claims ‘wildly fluctuating’ mental state behind guilty pleas
The terrorist who killed 51 people at two Christchurch mosques claims he was mentally unwell and “irrational” when he pleaded guilty to his crimes. Brenton Tarrant is currently giving evidence…
Luxon heckled, Peters fiery as politicians speak at Waitangi
Christopher Luxon (Source: 1News) Prime Minister Christopher Luxon faced heckling from the crowd as he spoke at Waitangi today, where political leaders clashed over the Treaty amid calls for unity.…
Passengers evacuated after Auckland train routed onto wrong track
Auckland rail operators have launched an investigation into how an electric passenger train entered a non-electrified section of line, damaging overhead cables and throwing services into chaos for much of…
Luxon arrives at Waitangi for Iwi Chairs Forum meeting
Photo / Adam Pearse Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has arrived in Waitangi for a meeting with the Iwi Chairs Forum. Shortly after 10am, Luxon was driven to Waitangi’s Copthorne Hotel.…
Driver licence system overhaul unveiled: Cheaper, simpler, but still safety-focused
The Government has announced the biggest shake-up of New Zealand’s driver licensing system in more than a decade — and for many Kiwis, the headline is simple: it will soon…
Nipah: What travellers need to know about deadly virus
An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus has seen some countries tighten their borders, and warnings issued to travellers. The virus can be spread from animals, including bats and pigs,…
Why are school uniforms so expensive? And do we need them?
As families rush to get children ready for the new school year, uniforms remain a major financial pressure, with tens of thousands of families needing hardship payments to cover back-to-school…
Ace Comedy Star Sunil Grover Set to Wow New Zealand Audiences!
New Zealand audiences are in for an unforgettable entertainment experience as one of India’s most celebrated comedy sensations, Sunil Grover, prepares to take the stage in Hamilton and Auckland this…
India and the South Caucasus
The South Caucasus – comprising Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia – is a small but geopolitically significant region, susceptible to intense competition between regional and global powers. It is also at…
“India, EU connected by shared values like democracy, pluralism”: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday received Antonio Costa, President of the European Council and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, at Rashtrapati Bhavan and hosted a banquet…
Finland President calls the EU-India FTA historic, says it will boost economic and political ties
Finnish President Alexander Stubb welcomed the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling it a historic milestone and a major step toward strengthening economic and political ties between Europe and India.…
How it took months for a Chinese diplomat to be given a speeding ticket
A Chinese diplomat was not issued a speeding ticket until months after the offence – and only after 1News made inquiries about the incident. A series of discussions took place…
Labour leader Chris Hipkins makes first speech of election year: ‘The election cannot come soon enough’
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the 2026 general election cannot come soon enough as the date of polling day is announced. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon revealed this afternoon that the…
Man, vehicle swept away in north Auckland as passenger escapes
A man is missing after being swept away in his vehicle by floodwaters near Warkworth this morning. Senior Sergeant Carl Fowlie said police received reports of a man being washed…
Red heavy rain warnings for North Island regions: Metservice on high alert
Four red-level heavy rain warnings have been issued as a tropical low approaches New Zealand from the north today. MetService said Northland, Coromandel Peninsula, the Bay of Plenty including Rotorua,…
How much value could a granny flat add to your property?
Consents are no longer needed to build a granny flat – but how much does it add to a property’s value? By Susan Edmunds of RNZ The rule change took…
Muanpuii Saiawi has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to New Zealand.
The Government of India announced on 19 January 2026 the appointment of Muanpuii Saiawi (IFS: 2005) as the next High Commissioner of India to New Zealand. She is currently serving…
AI model detects prediabetes using ECG data without need for blood tests
DiaCardia, a novel artificial intelligence model that can accurately identify individuals with prediabetes using either 12-lead or single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) data, has been developed. This breakthrough holds promise for future…
Donald Trump bent on destroying America!
For months, the world has looked on in stunned disbelief as the President of the global superpower descends into a spectacle of incoherence, arrogance, and outright falsehoods—behaviour as unprecedented as…
India–New Zealand FTA: Opening a New Chapter in Economic Engagement
The recent announcement of the conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand marks an important step forward in strengthening economic engagement between the two countries.…
Stay in Your Lane: Peters to Breman
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has publicly urged Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Anna Breman to focus on domestic monetary policy and avoid involvement in U.S. political matters. The…
Historic First-Ever NZ IPL Junior Opening Ceremony Held in Auckland
Auckland witnessed a landmark moment for junior cricket today with the successful *first-ever IPL-style Opening Ceremony for NZ IPL Junior*, marking a new chapter in youth sports and community engagement…