PoliticsGovt scraps long-contested Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary plansIt comes after almost a decade since former Prime Minister John Key first announced it.27 Mar 09:05 PM
KahuKermadecs: A Labour government won’t ‘confiscate’ Māori rightsThe Government says a proposed Kermadec marine sanctuary won’t be imposed on iwi.21 Aug 02:22 AM
KahuIwi leaders vote down Kermadec sanctuary proposalSanctuary was initially announced by former prime minister Sir John Key in 2015.14 Jun 06:51 PM
New ZealandTsunami emergency texts: Who makes the call on alerting and why do some miss out?05 Mar 03:39 PM
New ZealandLockdown luck: Covid stopped team of scientists being in Kermadecs as quake hit05 Mar 02:12 AM
New Zealand7.4 quake: People warned to stay out of waterA no tsunami threat was made known about 50 minutes after the 7.4 mag quake struck.18 Jun 08:28 PM
New ZealandMagnitude 6.5 quake strikes near Kermadec IslandsBased on all the available data, there is no tsunami threat for New Zealand.19 Jun 07:54 AM
New ZealandNo tsunami threat to NZ after second Kermadecs earthquakeThe region northeast of New Zealand has been struck with two earthquakes today.16 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCreatures of the deep: Weird new NZ species discoveredSquid that resembles a character from The Muppets among just-discovered NZ sea creatures.11 Apr 02:32 AM
New ZealandCivil Defence sends wrong alerts of Kermadec quake, tsunami risk for NZCivil Defence this afternoon tweeted and sent automatic alerts - including phone calls.14 Mar 03:40 AM
New ZealandQuake combo confuses GeoNet systemWhat was thought to have been a big East Coast earthquake actually turned out to be two.23 Jan 09:25 PM
KahuKermadec sanctuary compromise to include fishingLabour and NZ First are working on a solution to the Kermadec Sanctuary impasse.11 May 02:50 AM
New ZealandYoung Kiwis help make ocean discoveriesA group of young Kiwis have helped make new discoveries in NZ's Kermadec Islands.16 Mar 03:13 AM
New ZealandGermans' escape mocked Kiwis' wartime securityArmed Kiwi ship hunted down fleeing Germans on the high seas01 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDKahuKermadec puts Maori rights 'at stake'Māori rights at stake from Kermadec ocean sanctuary, iwi leader says.28 Mar 11:59 PM
New ZealandHalf-shell heroes saving lost turtlesThis week, the Herald takes a look at Kiwis who are dedicated to helping our animals. Today Jamie Morton looks at Kelly Tarlton's Turtle Rehabilitation programme.04 Jan 04:30 PM
KahuFishing parks running behind scheduleA new fight may be developing between Government and iwi over fishing rights, this time in the Marlborough Sounds.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCreatures from the deep: What is this thing?A Kiwi expedition to the far-flung Kermadec Islands has put scientists up close with some of the ocean's most fascinating residents.03 Nov 02:05 AM
New ZealandLittle urged to support Kermadecs planEnvironmental groups have joined forces to urge Labour not to pull its support for the Kermadec marine sanctuary.20 Sep 01:54 AM
OpinionHow to make Kermadecs our GalapagosCOMMENT: The Kermadecs are our Galapagos. The Galapagos collects about US$150 million a year from tourists. The Kermadecs could also generate millions.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandIwi seek Kermadec compromise with GovtIwi are seeking a compromise over the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary in which they will agree not to fish in the region if their Treaty 09 Sep 04:10 AM
New ZealandTe Ohu ads step up fight on sanctuaryThe Maori Fisheries Commission is upping the ante in its fight against the Government's marine sanctuary around the Kermadec Islands.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis back sea sanctuaryThe vast majority of Kiwis support creating a marine sanctuary in the Kermadec Islands northeast of New Zealand, a new poll indicates.18 May 05:00 PM
OpinionAlex Smith: Marine sanctuary must go aheadIt's disappointing that commercial fishing interests are now trying to frame the debate as being about Maori opposing the sanctuary, writes Alex Smith.28 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandLabour backtracks on marine sanctuaryAndrew Little says his party is concerned about a challenge that the sanctuary breaches a historic fisheries agreement between iwi and the Crown.12 Apr 05:55 AM
New Zealand6.3 quake strikes off Kermadec IslandsA magnitude 6.3 earthquake has struck off the Kermadec Islands, north of New Zealand, this morning.03 Jul 08:42 PM
New Zealand7.2 mag quake off Kermadec IslandsDepartment of Conservation staff on Raoul Island have escaped uninjured following a magnitude 7.2 earthquake off the coast of the island this morning.23 Jun 09:56 PM