# 1NEWS

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id329786380](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id329786380)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id329786380`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Television New Zealand Ltd
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 3.20 / 5 (12 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.14.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2009-10-04
- **Size:** 52 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/1news/id329786380)
- **Website:** [http://www.1news.co.nz](http://www.1news.co.nz/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://corporate.tvnz.co.nz/house-rules/](https://corporate.tvnz.co.nz/house-rules/)

## Description

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

## Rankings

- #359,582 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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