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Editorial: Poor suffer as the world churns

Opinion: Our editorial on the lasting effects of extreme weather on the poorest.

Wellington fire: What fire protection systems were in Loafers Lodge?

Worry about NZ buildings: "Life-saving measures lacking cause a risk to life. I despair."

Man desperate for news of mate who lived in destroyed Wellington hostel

'He was on the top - it looks pretty bad.'

Last two meetings about extending Kensington rescue heli base lease coming up

Whangārei council to hold last two meetings over rescue chopper base in Kensington.

Ships' maydays expose fragile disaster response, safety fears to be aired at Beehive

Two ships have now issued mayday calls within months of each other.

Cyclone recovery package: Councils, Opposition react

Cyclone Gabrielle's devastation is still being felt across NZ - but now there is hope.

Tairāwhiti residents thankful for forestry after cyclone damage

It follows a report into the devastation caused by slash during Cyclone Gabrielle.

Trying out Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite

Rocket Lab a key supplier to firm that Apple invested in for service.

Pretty unreal: Northland teen lands apprenticeship with Northland Rescue Helicopters

Psalm Blockley just started her apprenticeship as an aircraft maintenance engineer.

Floods, closed roads a stark reminder of Northland’s vulnerability

Officials feared for Moerewa and Ōtiria but flooding subsided in time.

Warning for motorists on Auckland Harbour bridge

An amber alert warning is in place with with forecast westerly winds of 75-85km/h.

Student recalls fatal caving trip, describes moment water rose in matter of minutes

The boy's family were grateful his body was returned and thanked the emergency services.

Focus: Mangatepopo tragedy principal reaches out to Whangārei High School after caving death

Elim principal Murray Burton has endured tragedy before when he lost six of his own students and a teacher in the Mangatepopo river, now he has reached out to Whangārei High School following Tuesday's disaster. Video / NZ Herald

Abbey Caves tragedy: Family of Northland student who died issue public statement

Rāhui put in place at Abbey Caves after body of missing student found.

Geraldine triple-fatal crash: Students attended same university in Singapore

The university says it's 'deeply saddened' by the triple-fatal crash.

Whangārei body recovered, more wet weather across NZ & will vapes get a 21-year-old limit | Focus Morning Bulletin: 10 May, 2023

Body of missing student recovered from caves, what’s in store weather-wise after another day of heavy rain and why the government could change the law for the Rugby World Cup in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald