New ZealandBirthing unit in Ōpōtiki reopened but not staffed overnightSome Ōpōtiki women are worried they will be left waiting in a dark carpark.09 Feb 08:17 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after water incident at OhopeA person was pulled unresponsive from the water.07 Feb 04:40 AM
New ZealandPublic appeal for help following Kawerau arsonPolice are seeking help following an arson at Beyti's Turkish Café in Kawerau.05 Feb 01:24 AM
New ZealandBodies, investigations, leaks - White Island response behind the scenes'Everyone in this room is severely affected. We will get heavily investigated.'05 Feb 12:31 AM
New ZealandWhite Island emergency plan unfinished when volcano eruptedThe draft plan's "Search and Rescue Plan" was two sentences long, on the final page.04 Feb 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuConcerns social media exposure harming wāhi tapu"Platforms like Instagram have made all our wāhi tapu ... just so accessible to anyone."03 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandLast cohort of Australian nurses leave WhakatāneEleven nurses offered their services to help after the eruption.03 Feb 06:01 PM
New ZealandTwo appear in court over Taita homicideWomen in the public gallery cried during the brief appearances.30 Jan 09:55 PM
New ZealandWhite Island husband-wife tragedy: Family's anger over lack of safety gearPratap and Mayuri Singh leave behind three young children.30 Jan 05:35 AM
New ZealandWhite Island: 6yo twins left as orphans after parents diePratap 'Paul' Singh died of his injuries in Middlemore Hospital on Tuesday, friends say.29 Jan 06:34 PM
New ZealandWhite Island death toll rises to 21One person died at Middlemore Hospital overnight from their injuries.29 Jan 06:11 AM
New ZealandPolice name Taita homicide victimThe 56-year-old Bay of Plenty man was visiting family in Wellington when he died.28 Jan 01:04 AM
New ZealandChild rescued after incident near Ōhope BeachThe child is believed to have suffered spinal injuries after slipping on rocks.27 Jan 07:34 AM
EntertainmentZoe and Benji find family happiness without phonesTrendsetter Zoe Marshall's latest family smartphone rules might just catch on.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThumbs up! White Island survivors may soon fly home to USWhite Island survivors Rick Reed and Ivy Kohn Reed may soon be okay to fly home to the US.23 Jan 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhite Island heroics: Young guide helped others without a gas maskYoung White Island tour guide Tipene Maangi's selfless heroics are revealed18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandJust Jeans assistant 'yelled at' doctor's toddler, apology soughtHer 15-month-old son was playing peekaboo behind a sign when she was left "dumbstruck".17 Jan 02:25 AM
New ZealandTour company resumes trips to Moutohorā/Whale IslandNo prohibitions had been placed on Moutohorā/Whale Island following the eruption.15 Jan 07:37 PM
New Zealand'Pretty freaky': Shark spotted in shallows at Ōhope beachBeachgoers got more than they bargained for at the beach today.15 Jan 04:40 AM
New ZealandWhite Island: Body found in water, then lost in failed recovery bidSerious claims have been made online about the attempt to recover a body from the water.14 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandE. Coli in the water: Three possible causes for Kawerau scareBackflow preventers to be installed at every residential property.14 Jan 06:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSulphur fumes and kingfish: On board the first charter boat out after White Island'We could see the abandoned helicopter standing in the desolation.'14 Jan 06:30 AM
New ZealandWhite Island eruption: Melbourne father dies in hospitalThe eruption claimed its 18th victim in an Australian hospital overnight.13 Jan 03:15 AM
New ZealandWhite Island: Story behind the skin grafts coming for burn victimsMembers of the public offer to donate their own skin to help severely burnt victims.12 Jan 06:31 PM
New ZealandMan arrested for 'talking indecently' to two young girlsHe is due to appear in Whakatāne District Court.11 Jan 09:58 PM
New ZealandWhite Island disaster: Mum's bedside vigil for surviving daughterFather and daughter Paul and Stephanie Browitt were severely injured in the eruption.11 Jan 08:36 PM
New Zealand'Deserved to be together for 100 years': White Island victim Gavin Dallow farewelledLawyer a "generous man, always helping his family and his community".10 Jan 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKatee Shanks: I'll never look at Whakaari the same way againIt's during the downtime when thoughts of December 9 come to the fore.09 Jan 01:13 AM
New Zealand'Phenomenal' nurses step up to help Whakatāne Hospital after eruptionThere were six nurses from Australia and one from New Zealand.08 Jan 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandZizi Sparks: We'll never be the same again after White IslandOne month on the effects of the eruption are still seen in the small community.08 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Together we will get through this' - Whakatāne one month after eruptionThe eruption left the community reeling and for many the grief remains.08 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not giving up': Badly burned White Island guide month onKelsey Waghorn is a fighter. 'She's just digging deep'.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhite Island: Middlemore Hospital resumes elective surgeries"This is a long-term healing process, and for many of them it will take years."08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi nesting home destroyedResidents are concerned about the felling of several trees.08 Jan 02:00 AM
