New Zealand'Nah, we're just three Māori boys': The story behind NZ's quote of the yearAs they rescued people from floodwaters, this trio uttered a now-famous phrase.18 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Lightning and thunder in the middle of the day': Are we ready for Ruapehu's next eruption?Our biggest active volcano is due to blow again - what damage might it cause?15 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Massive implications': Council under fire over 'inaccurate' slope hazard mapsScott Adams says in his view: 'There is a question to be asked around competency here'.13 Dec 05:39 PM
New Zealand28m high: Scientists model NZ’s risk from tsunami-making quakesNew analysis points to rare but extreme potential for huge tsunamis hitting NZ's coasts.12 Dec 01:33 AM
New ZealandNew bright red radios donated to rescuersPelican packs and new radios donated after Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted comms importance.07 Dec 09:58 PM
WorldBodies of 11 climbers recovered after volcanic eruption in IndonesiaMount Marapi spewed thick columns of ash as high as 3000m in Sunday’s eruption.04 Dec 07:50 AM
New ZealandTangiwai- A Forgotten History Spotlight on train tragedy in Tangiwai — A Forgotten History podcast. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealanders' Tangiwai memoriesNew Zealanders speak about their memories of the Tangiwai disaster. Video / Dean PurcellWatch01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Fighting fires, preventing floods - the case for a dam has never been strongerOPINION: Gabrielle then wouldn't have caused as much damage in CHB, Tim Gilbertson argues.27 Nov 09:27 PM
New ZealandFlooded streets in Waihī BeachFlooding at the intersection of Scarborough Rd and Marine Ave this afternoon. Video / Alex CairnsWatch26 Nov 04:34 PM
WorldRescue of 41 workers trapped in collapsed tunnel in India delayedWorkers are trapped after a landslide collapsed the road tunnel they were building.23 Nov 09:40 PM
New Zealand'Striking distance': Less than 60mm of rain needed for Napier to have wettest year yetThe Hawke's Bay city is on the cusp of breaking a rainfall record ahead of the weekend.23 Nov 02:47 AM
TalanoaThousands evacuated in Papua New Guinea after Mt Ulawun eruptsAn estimated 13,000 have been evacuated since the eruption began.23 Nov 02:19 AM
New ZealandSome Kaipara road slips from February storms could take three years to fixThere are 71 slips still impacting Kaipara roads after multiple severe weather events.20 Nov 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIn darkness, avoiding a sting, a million bees cross the Hawke's Bay borderThis was what beekeepers had been desperate for after the cyclone flooded many hives.19 Nov 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGivealittle donation record: Who got the most support?More than ever before was raised through the online platform, despite a challenging year.16 Nov 02:10 AM
TalanoaFiji dodges a bullet as Cyclone Mal weakens, but big clean-up aheadFijian authorities are working to clear fallen trees on roads after a harrowing night.14 Nov 08:45 PM
LifestyleWhere did all the toilet paper go? The truth about panic buyingPeople tend to panic buy in times of crisis, often leading to big shortages.13 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandCoromandel's SH25A to open before Christmas - three months earlyThe reopening of the road brings a welcome economic boost to the Coromandel Peninsula.12 Nov 11:58 PM
World'Extensive' damage to crops after Cyclone Lola stokes starvation fearsCyclone Lola had a devastating effect on most crops in the Solomon Islands.11 Nov 08:56 PM
New ZealandPutting Robbie Williams at the Mission was a match made in the mirrorREVIEW: 25,000 roared, many for eight hours, as a concert phenomenon continues.11 Nov 07:58 PM
New ZealandWairoa flooding: State Highways reopened as clean up beginsMajor state highways have reopened after rain caused flooding in Hawke's Bay.07 Nov 06:55 PM
New ZealandThe Dinner Club still bringing people together months after Cyclone GabrielleThe tables are set, and there is a delicious smell coming from the kitchen.05 Nov 09:46 PM
OpinionWhite Island tragedy will change the way adventure tourism works in NZWhakaari Management Limited has been found guilty of breaching workplace safety laws.02 Nov 10:42 PM
New ZealandAtmospheric rivers: What climate change means for NZ's biggest rainmakersWhat will moisture-laden 'atmospheric rivers' look like at the end of this century?01 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Major failure': Whakaari owners found guilty of one charge relating to fatal eruptionThe December 2019 eruption killed 22 people.31 Oct 03:19 AM
New Zealand'Stuff shattering everywhere': Kiwi's terrifying night in hurricane hotelHuddled in the bathroom as water poured in, he feared he wouldn't survive the night.31 Oct 01:54 AM
World'They've forgotten us': Acapulco devastated in wake of hurricaeHurricane Otis shredded Acapulco, Mexico last week and tore apart the lives of hundreds.30 Oct 10:16 PM
TalanoaThree people killed in Vanuatu during devastating Tropical Cyclone LolaResidents in Vanuatu are picking up the pieces after Tropical Cyclone Lola.29 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandVanuatu bracing for TC Lola: 'We're praying the cyclone will turn'A Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson said officials are monitoring Lola.25 Oct 01:50 AM
New ZealandCouncil concern over logging damage to Whanganui roads'This isn't concentrated to just one area, it's network-wide.'23 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat will NZ droughts look like in 30 years? El Nino, potential billion dollar tollScientists are exploring what a horror drought will look like in a climate-warmed future.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'This is just madness': MetService staff in disbelief at fatal flood forecastingAn internal review seen by the Herald says warning systems need 'substantial changes'.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsChorus unveils tool to help it face the next big natural disasterPlus: Spark, One and 2degrees update on their post-Gabrielle efforts to boost resilience.22 Oct 04:00 PM
