Politics
Policy breakdown: Education
Here's what political parties say they'll do about education.
Policy breakdown: Tax
We’re breaking down different parties' policies on some of the biggest issues in Aotearoa right now.
Is the ‘truancy crisis’ really a crisis? We ask students
Only 60% of students went to school regularly in Term 1 of this year.
Which political parties get the most donations?
It’s no secret political parties rely heavily on donations to do what they do.
TVNZ Young Voters' Debate
Watch the full replay of the debate on the issues affecting young people this election.
Election issues: Why are so many students skipping school
School attendance was at 70% in 2015, but then declined to just 40% in 2022.
Should gender be part of sex education?
Currently there are guidelines for teaching relationship and sexuality education (RSE).
Do voters feel like youth crime is getting worse?
We asked them if the issue will affect how they vote in the upcoming election.
The convoy returns to Parliament
Several groups involved in the convoy occupation of Parliament returned today.
How to vote in the New Zealand election from overseas
Nearly 65,000 New Zealanders living overseas were enrolled to vote in the 2020 election.
Analysis: The vibes from inside the TVNZ Young Voters’ Debate
1News' Anna Murray gives her audience member insight from last night's Youth Voter Debate.
Youth crime isn’t more common, it’s just more visible
The past 15 years have actually seen a dramatic decline in youth crime, according MOJ stats.
Nearly half of NZers can't afford to go to the dentist
NZ’s dental care system is in crisis, what is the fix?
Are we acting like we’re in a climate emergency?
The short answer is no.
I lost my home in the cyclone, now I panic when it rains
“When it rains heavily I’m always alert."
Trans hate: Young voters on whether enough is being done
Rangatahi tell us if being done to keep trans and non-binary people safe in Aotearoa.
Analysis: Which political party is using TikTok best
TikTok isn't just for silly dance videos - it's a serious platform for political campaigning.
Toilet politics: Trans people more likely to be victims, not perpetrators
“This fear-mongering is an absolute flipping over of what’s correct and who poses a threat to who.”
'Fucking extortionate': How the cost of living is swaying people's votes
We talked with young people about the cost of living crisis and how it will impact their vote.
Who's to blame for the cost of living crisis?
The cost of living has skyrocketed since the pandemic began.
No, you don't get an extra vote if you're on the Māori roll
So what is the difference between being on the Māori roll and being on the general roll?
NZ Politics in 60 Seconds?️⏱️
Watch every one of our Politics in 60 Seconds videos here!
Far North Mayor on why Māori must vote
“I may be the first but bring on the many young ones that will now follow.”
We asked people whether we should remove GST on food
“Yes please… because I’m hungry.”
‘I’m cold, Mama’: the NZers struggling to stay warm this winter
Last winter 110,000 households couldn’t afford to keep their homes adequately warm, says MBIE.
Wellington is the first place in NZ to be 'friendly city' with Palestine
A friendly city is the step before a sister city.
The Ministry of Education has failed Kura Kaupapa Māori
"For Māori by Māori in Māori education works – I am proof. Now the Crown must invest in it."
Breaking down the Budget for my fellow dumbasses
How to sound smart if somebody brings up the Budget this weekend.
Budget 2023: We read it so you don't have to
Here’s what you need to know.
The Nakba: Palestinians mark a 75-year-long trauma
May 15 marks the 75th anniversary of the Nakba, which translates to “the catastrophe” in Arabic.