Features & Capabilities

Get the free 1News app for the latest news, in-depth journalism and expert analysis from TVNZ journalists you trust.
You can watch live TV news, follow sport as it happens, watch videos of the moments that matter and visit our exciting new Life section. Our news app is easy to use, and keeps you up to date with breaking stories from NZ and around the world.

Features: *Live updates on breaking news *Live video streams of big moments as they happen *Alerts to keep you up to date with the latest news *Watch TV news shows live *News for rangatahi from the Re: News team *Life section covering psychology, work, play, parenting, health, food and style *Share stories with your friends via text, email and social media

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Television New Zealand Ltd
Rating:
4.50
(2)
1.30
Version:
4.12.8 Last updated: 2025-10-07
Version code:
878690398
Creation date:
2009-10-04
Compatible devices:
Size:
50.32MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-04
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Developed by:
Television New Zealand Ltd
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/de/app/1news/id329786380?l=en-GB
Website:
http://www.1news.co.nz

User Reviews

Reviews show 1NEWS is improved but unstable: positives include a cleaner layout and an iPad-friendly version. The main recurring drawbacks are crashes, unreliable video playback (partial loads, black screens, mid-video stops), inconsistent iPad support, and a clumped, less intuitive navigation layout after updates. Some users also report regional streaming restrictions.
Pros
  • App has improved significantly since earlier versions, with a cleaner layout and less ad noise.
  • iPad version now appears properly designed for iPad.
  • Overall polish makes it preferable to some other NZ news apps when it works.
Cons
  • Frequent crashes and freezes (loading splash screen or tapping stories can crash).
  • Video playback is unreliable: only loads sometimes, black screens, or stops mid-video.
  • Inconsistent iPad compatibility: some users see only a sliver of content or can't use the app on iPad.
  • Post-update navigation/content organization is awkward, with content not easily associated with specific shows.
Recent reviews
I decided to try this app again after being really underwhelmed with it a few years ago. It’s much improved. I’d even say I prefer it over the other NZ news apps now. There’s minimal ad noise and the layout is nice and clean. Looks like the iPad version is actually made for iPad now too rather than just a tiny column in the middle of the screen like it used to be.
by Cl*****, 2024-05-05

App does not work for iPad. You only get a sliver of article on screen.
by zx*****, 2023-06-01

I use to be able to stream the live news shows here in America, but can’t anymore. I liked to keep up with what’s going on in New Zealand since my grand baby lives there (with her parents of course). The written word is ok, but I do miss the morning show.
by Ca*****, 2018-10-09
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