In these powerful interviews with gang-affiliated women and mothers, we hear stories of horrific abuse as well as hope and change.

Some students spoken to by 1News are working up to 50 hours a week.

Counties Manukau DHB has hit a 90 percent target for Covid-19 vaccine first doses, bringing all of Tāmaki Makaurau over the line for first doses.

The former Newstalk ZB host's on-air commentary came amid controversy last June over Health NZ's development of a surgery waitlist prioritisation tool, which included ethnicity as a factor.

With the budget for school lunches expected to be cut next month Manurewa High School head girl Meletonga Konousi has a message for David Seymour.

Auckland 20-year-old overcome with emotion as she wins NZ's first gold, roared on by Sophie Pascoe and team-mates.

Seniors hunt juniors at night and beat them, students tell 1News.

Rugby player Sekope Kepu speaks out about a culture of abuse students dubbed the ‘Wesley way’ for decades

One of New Zealand's most prominent Pacific health leaders says he has "no confidence" in the government after stepping down from almost every advisory role.

Michael Wood has been stood down as Transport Minister while any remaining issues around his conflicts are resolved.

Why does Israel cultivate close ties with Pacific nations? And why are some Pacific nations so eager to back Israel?

Up to 300 people will be affected by the proposal as Warner Bros Discovery announced a major downsizing of its local operations.

A passenger on the same flight as the under-fire national team says he reminded them mask use indoors was mandatory, but they “couldn't care less”.

Proposed cuts include Oranga Tamariki's internal watchdog team which reports on child abuse under the ministry's care.

A review involving more than 500 past and present members has revealed reports of racism, sexual assault, conversion therapy and “cult-like behaviour”.

Nearly 2500 roles have been cut in the past weeks across the public service as departments try to meet Government mandated cost savings.

Los'e represented Tonga at the Rugby World Cup and later became a sports broadcaster.

Lawyer Amanda Hill was scathing in her assessment of the Government's "military-style academy" plan.

As New Zealand wakes up to its first day in Level 1 an Auckland woman has told First Up she is lucky to be alive after battling Covid-19 in Auckland's Middlemore Hospital for more than two months....

I'm always happiest surrounded by a choir.

Principals say they've been raising the issue with the Ministry of Education for years.

Allegations of violent beatings and sexual abuse continue to surface at the Auckland school.

Analysis: With coalition talks going nowhere fast and Labour into "review" territory, Kiwis can experience a blissful few days of serenity.

Kiingi Tuuheitia thanked the thousands who answered his call to come together at Tuurangawaewae Marae today.

The broadcaster has been ordered to comply with a clause in the collective employment agreement at the centre of the case within 20 working days.

Leader of the Faatuatua i Le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party has confirmed Independent Member of Parliament Tuala Ponifasio has decided to join their side following the official announcement of...

Thousands of mothers have raised their babies behind bars in the past 20 years.