New Zealand'Our heroes': Firefighters killed in Cyclone Gabrielle honoured by special tributeA unique tribute has appeared on the beach at Muriwai, West Auckland.26 Feb 07:45 PM
New ZealandGenerators, satellite phones, and more: Red Cross thanks Kiwis, updates on how money is being spentDonation follows huge community support for fundraiser.24 Feb 03:20 AM
New Zealand$7 million-plus! Red Cross fund backed by NZ Herald continues to growDonation follows huge community support for fundraiser.22 Feb 04:57 AM
New ZealandCyclone raises serious questions about where we’ve been allowed to buildProfessor looks into the history of land use and planning decisions at Muriwa.21 Feb 06:26 AM
New ZealandKiwi businesses' generous donations to Red Cross/NZ Herald/NZME campaignDonations follow huge community support for fundraiser.21 Feb 12:52 AM
New Zealand$5m raised! Generous Kiwis contribute to Red Cross/NZ Herald/NZME campaignDonation follows huge community support for fundraiser.20 Feb 12:46 AM
New Zealand$4m raised! ASB’s massive donation for Red Cross/NZ Herald/NZME campaignDonation follows huge community support for fundraiser.19 Feb 04:42 PM
New ZealandSlips see more West Auckland homes isolated; Muriwai street evacuatedEssential supplies have been dropped into cut-off communities across West Auckland.17 Feb 01:01 AM
New Zealand'Craig and Dave died helping others': Colleagues' tributes to Muriwai firefightersCraig Stevens died after being injured in a landslide on Monday.16 Feb 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Bright shining light': Mum who lost 2yo in flood - this tragedy has 'cost us everything'"Our children are our life. We take pride in our complete devotion to our babies."16 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Resident questions future of houses in Auckland’s slip-hit MuriwaiMuriwai residents left in fear after Cyclone Gabrielle triggered landslides.16 Feb 10:21 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful little cherub': Parents’ desperate efforts to save 2yo swept away in flood'There was nothing they could’ve done more,' say her uncle.16 Feb 08:14 PM
New Zealand'Need all the love we can get': Pregnant mum's tribute to 2yo killed in flash flood'Our home, our section and all our belongings have been completely destroyed.'16 Feb 07:16 PM
New Zealand‘Rock n Roll Craig’: Friend’s touching tribute to Muriwai firefighterCraig Stevens died after being injured in a landslide on Monday.16 Feb 06:26 PM
New Zealand‘Cornerstone of our lives': Widow's tribute to firefighter killed in Muriwai slipDave van Zwanenberg: A family man dedicated to his children16 Feb 07:54 AM
New Zealand'He was my hero': Traumatised Muriwai disaster survivor's tribute to killed firefighterA huge slip buried two volunteer firefighters as they fought to save a Muriwai home.15 Feb 11:38 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: What we know about the five confirmed deathsThe storm has left death and catastrophe in its wake.15 Feb 06:28 PM
New ZealandAuckland's shell-shocked Muriwai, Piha communities face aftermath of killer stormA Muriwai local describes the horrific moment the slip hit.15 Feb 05:37 PM
New Zealand'Crushed in my house, everything gone!' - Body found in house after Muriwai slip, artist tells of heroic rescueVolunteer firefighter and local vet Dave van Zwanenberg went missing after the incident15 Feb 03:23 AM
New ZealandFrom the sky: Photos reveal destruction at Muriwai, PihaIncredible new photos in Auckland show the devastation left behind by Cyclone Gabrielle.14 Feb 10:13 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Firefighter critically injured in Muriwai, Army evacuating localsThe firefighters were responding to a landslip.13 Feb 06:02 PM
New Zealand'Multiple failures': Dead skydiver's grieving family hits out at CAACAA admits is yet to begin work on a key safety recommendation following Nii's death.05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAviation watchdog launches inquiry into skydiving sector following deaths"Incidents mean ambulances and ambulances mean the press."30 Apr 06:32 PM
New ZealandSkydiving near water rules yet to be tightenedRecommendations to make skydiving near water safer have yet to be signed as priority.17 Apr 09:37 PM
New ZealandFears skydiving deaths linked to young jumpers imitating risky YouTube movesParachuting industry plans to assess what is behind any cultural change.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No need to die': Skydiver worried about wind before fatal Muriwai jumpAngry friend and fellow skydivers list string of concerns after Sarah-Jane Bayram's death.02 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSkydiving death: Dad 'shell-shocked'; two other fatalities linked to companiesBig Read: There are calls for a high-level probe after Sarah-Jane Bayram's death.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We tried our best': Dead skydiver honoured at Muriwai Beach blessing'It's a paradise and unfortunately in this situation it was tragedy in paradise.'17 Mar 02:09 AM
New Zealand'Pretty raw': Iwi blessing planned at Muriwai Beach for dead skydiverCeremony an opportunity for the rescuers to meet members of the skydiving community.16 Mar 05:15 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking, tragic': Top skydiver, Auckland Uni worker killed after mid-air collision"The community is hurting for sure. It's obviously heartbreaking and so tragic."13 Mar 11:34 PM
New ZealandSurfers' heroic effort to save knocked-out skydiver 1km out to sea at night on jetskiSteve Morpeth and Dylan Wallis tried to save a skydiver who landed out to sea at Muriwai.11 Mar 06:04 AM
New Zealand'I couldn't bear to think of this being his life forever': Crash survivor learns to talk, walk read againAt times, Phil Hanson wondered if son might've been better off dead - but life gave hope.19 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelBeat the Heat: NZ's best local swimming spotsCool off this summer at one of New Zealand's best swimming holes.26 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandMass Muriwai rescue: 13 swimmers brought back to shore as rips catch out swimmers at northern beachesTwo mass rescues have taken place at northern beaches, Waikato River rescues also needed.20 Nov 07:11 PM
