OpinionPeter Hillary: Mountain tragedy hits close to homeMountaineer Peter Hillary, son of Everest conqueror Sir Ed, describes in vivid detail the impact of last month’s Nepal earthquake.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Professor of Earthquake ScienceA day after new research into major "megathrust" earthquakes was revealed, a seismologist has been appointed as the first Professor of Earthquake Science at the University of Otago.20 May 07:16 AM
New ZealandMegathrust earthquake hit NZ twiceScientists have uncovered evidence that two major earthquakes of the same type hit central New Zealand in the past 1000 years.19 May 05:50 AM
WorldHaunting video of Japan's ghost townFour years on from the Fukushima nuclear disaster - brought about by a devastating earthquake and tsunami - Tomioka remains a desolate place.19 May 01:00 AM
WorldKiwi missing in Nepal turns up safeA New Zealander who had been unaccounted for since the first earthquake in Nepal has been identified as safe and sound in Kathmandu.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington's wild weather claims driverWellington's wild weather has claimed the life of an elderly man, whose car became submerged as raging floodwaters rose across the area.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTornado hits Mount MaunganuiEmergency services in Tauranga responded to multiple calls about a tornado. The New Zealand Herald understands up to 15 roofs have been damaged or lifted off after the area at Mount Maunganui was hit at 8.45pm. Firefighters responded to numerous calls about roofs being ripped of houses around Lodge Ave and Links Ave.14 May 10:26 AM
BDBDBusinessInsurers face higher earthquake costsInsurers may face higher costs over the Canterbury earthquake after several firms recently increased estimates for the final bill, according to the Reserve Bank.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ-based doctor ignores own injurySurvivors of the avalanche at Everest Base Camp have described how an NZ-based doctor helped save the lives of 25 people, despite being wounded herself.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandVolcano could cost city $10bA catastrophic volcanic eruption in Auckland's industrial heart could have an economic impact of up to $10 billion in the first year.10 May 05:00 PM
WorldNepal: Lack of medical facilities heightening crisisA lack of medical facilities is heightening the crisis for people in quake-ravaged Nepal, said New Zealand aid agency MEND.04 May 08:14 AM
WorldFive dead in Queensland floodwatersA fifth person has died as a result of an extreme downpour and flash flooding in southeast Queensland.01 May 10:50 PM
World'It was a huge relief...safe and sound'Three New Zealanders thought to have been missing in Nepal have contacted their families to let them know they're safe, as three remain unaccounted for.01 May 05:00 PM
WorldKiwi backpacker helps dig out survivorKiwi backpacker Doran Graham spent more than three hours smashing through concrete and moving debris to help rescue a man trapped under rubble in Nepal.01 May 05:00 PM
WorldThe challenges facing NepalThe full scale of the devastation in Nepal is only just beginning to come to light leaving the country facing a host of challenges.29 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Parliament marks Nepal tragedyActing Prime Minister Bill English told Parliament that New Zealand stood with the international community in readiness to help.28 Apr 03:23 AM
New ZealandNepal: Kiwis unaccounted for in single digitsThe number of New Zealanders unaccounted for in Nepal is down to single figures, Foreign Minister Murray McCully says.27 Apr 10:42 PM
WorldRace on to rescue climbers from EverestHundreds of climbers remained trapped on Everest yesterday as rescue teams raced to mount an evacuation before supplies run out.27 Apr 09:19 PM
WorldStories of joy amid destructionThe first smoke of the funeral pyres was wafting over what remained of Nepal's magnificent Hindu temples.27 Apr 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Years before nation gets over trauma'A leading charity has warned it could be years before Nepal fully recovers from the deadly earthquake that ripped through the country on Saturday.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNepal quake: Kiwi families wait for newsThree days after the deadly earthquake that claimed more than 3700 lives, several New Zealand families continue to wait for news of their loved ones.27 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldDoctors forced to operate in tentsHundreds of thousands of people spent a second night out of doors in Kathmandu last night as severe aftershocks continued to terrify people.26 Apr 08:00 PM
WorldKiwi survivors share stories of escapeWhen Nichola Ireland saw TV news reports of the devastation in Nepal, she feared the worst.26 Apr 07:47 PM
New ZealandGeological scrum caused Nepal quakeThe big earthquake that rocked Nepal was another violent by-product of an ancient, geological scrum between two giant land masses.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt pledges $1m to aid agenciesThe Government is promising at least $1 million in aid to help Nepal following the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked the mountainous country.26 Apr 05:00 PM
World'We pulled ourselves together and prayed'A World Vision staffer has told about the scenes in Nepal following the devastating earthquake.25 Apr 12:35 PM
WorldNZ boosts Vanuatu aid contribution to $3.5mFurther New Zealand aid has arrived in Vanuatu to help in the aftermath of Cyclone Pam.23 Mar 05:51 AM
WorldVanuatu: Return to harsh realityA week on from Cyclone Pam some sense of normality has returned - at least in the capital, Port Vila.20 Mar 04:00 PM
