New ZealandNZ Civil Defence team back to CondamineThe NZ Civil Defence team helping residents of flood-stricken Queensland has been forced to return to the town of Condamine, as more floods again hit the town they had just left.11 Jan 06:12 AM
New ZealandNZ ranked third for humanitarian responseNZ is among the world's top three countries for its humanitarian response to international crises, an aid watchdog says.13 Dec 08:51 PM
New ZealandPike River blast: Locals in limboWest Coasters went about their business today hoping for the best but painfully aware of the grim record of tragedies in mining.20 Nov 03:26 AM
New ZealandMiner who avoided Pike River blast faces anxious waitHe avoided yesterday's Pike River blast by minutes - now a miner waits for news of trapped workmates.20 Nov 12:18 AM
WorldHaiti: Epidemic fears rise as cholera hits Port-au-PrinceThe disease has begun to infect residents of the capital's densely populated tent cities, where more than a million people are still living.11 Nov 12:21 AM
WorldSamoa's survivors pick up their shattered livesTo protect the occupants from the elements, tarpaulins are strung up between the poles to create makeshift walls.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandHelp support Christchurch earthquake victimsAPN News & Media, publisher of nzherald.co.nz, is today launching a nation-wide appeal for Christchurch earthquake victims.08 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Victims struggling with aftermathVictims of Saturday's earthquake share their stories of survival.07 Sep 10:01 PM
New ZealandNZers descend on Tuvalu for aid exerciseA double-pronged aid effort is getting up a head of steam in Tuvalu this week, as more than 300 New Zealand Defence Force staff descend on the tiny nation north of Fiji and nearly 4000km from New Zealand.05 Jul 12:45 AM
WorldKindness kills when aid prolongs warsHumanitarian help has become a huge industry, buffering corrupt regimes and perpetuating war, claims the author of a new book.30 Apr 04:00 PM
