New ZealandSniffer dog saves Wellington island from potential disasterWhen Vito the ant-detection dog woke up on Tuesday, he did not expect to become a hero.17 Mar 04:55 AM
New Zealand'Bittersweet': Brother of killed Whakaari guide speaks out after verdict'No matter what way you look at it, it doesn’t bring anybody home.'01 Mar 07:15 AM
New Zealand‘You cannot mend a mother’s broken heart’: White Island victim's mum speaks of griefVictims and family members address the court before the hearing moved into its next phase.27 Feb 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat the gases from Auckland's next volcanic eruption could do to our healthFor the first time, scientists have studied how gas could travel in an Auckland eruption.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I could have died that night' - Tangiwai shift swap saves train driver's lifeA Herald podcast has prompted members of the public to come forward with their memories.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand70 years on, hundreds gather at Tangiwai railway memorialMore than 300 people gathered at the site of the Tangiwai railway disaster.21 Jan 06:34 AM
New Zealand'It should never be forgotten': Tangiwai service marks 70th anniversaryA train will retrace the original Wellington-Auckland express route to Tangiwai.20 Jan 04:00 PM
World'There's nothing we can do': Lava flows to hit Iceland homes after second eruptionA Grindavik volcano has spewed molten rock after a second eruption in two months.14 Jan 08:41 PM
New Zealand'The scene from hell': Survivors reveal the true horror of NZ's worst rail disasterA six-part series on the train crash that rocked New Zealand.23 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelDistressed hiker rescued near volcano by helicopterThe hiker, giving distress signals, was spotted by a pilot in a passing plane.21 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandMassive hedge fire destroys sheds near Timaru, fires on Auckland’s volcanoesTen fire trucks were called in to battle the fire in a macrocarpa hedge.20 Dec 06:25 PM
WorldWatch: Lava spews from Icelandic volcano after intense series of earthquakesA 'fountain' of molten rock broke through a crack, the Met Office says it grew 'rapidly'19 Dec 01:04 AM
New ZealandTangiwai memorial service back on track after Herald inquiryKiwiRail decides to postpone repairs after a Herald call.18 Dec 04:00 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'It was a close call' - Why it took 50 years to build Ruapehu's lahar warning systemThat's despite a series of eruptions in 1995 and 1996 highlighting the mountain's risk11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandEscape from death: The words that saved a rail crash survivor's lifeA passenger's haunting story from episode three of Tangiwai: A Forgotten History.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Carriages torn apart like sardine cans' - photographer's view of 'eerie' Tangiwai crash sceneA newsman describes the crash scene in episode two of Tangiwai: A Forgotten History05 Dec 04:59 AM
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 Zealand'She died in my arms': Tangiwai survivor recalls 'scene from hell'Witnesses share their stories in episode one of Tangiwai: A Forgotten History01 Dec 11:49 PM
New Zealand'The scene from hell': Survivors reveal the true horror of NZ's worst rail disasterA six-part series on the train crash that rocked New Zealand.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandEverything that could go wrong if Maunga Taranaki eruptedThe biggest threat to health from an eruption will be from disruption to infrastructure.25 Nov 11:34 PM
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
WorldWatch: A new 'Christchurch' - Residents flee as quakes split roads, eruption pendingAn Icelandic town faces a possible Christchurch quake disaster as residents flee to safety14 Nov 03:33 AM
WorldIcelandic town evacuated amid volcano, lava warningsRising volcanic activity at Reykjavik forced the evacuation of a small fishing village.11 Nov 07:35 PM
WorldWatch: Explosive volcanic eruption creates new island off JapanThe first images of the youngest island on the planet have been released.10 Nov 03:01 AM
TalanoaTongan economic activity rebounds, significant uncertainties remainThe Pacific island nation's economy is performing strongly but faces growing headwinds.08 Nov 11:07 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
TalanoaHunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano ash still causing power outagesTongatapu is experiencing disruption from Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai over a year on.16 Oct 08:48 PM
New ZealandTsunami, ashfall and pyroclastic flows: BoP volcanoes subject of new studyScientists head out to Mayor and White islands on RV Tangaroa tomorrow.10 Oct 07:13 PM
New ZealandAsh buried in Antarctica puts date on Lake Taupō’s last big blowAsh buried deep in Antarctic ice highlights the eruptive power of our famous supervolcano.09 Oct 09:40 PM
New ZealandRuapehu has had a great ski season – but we need to reimagine the future of our iconic volcanoSki fields on the North Island volcano have faced huge economic uncertainty.27 Sep 02:47 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe, Whakaari Management at odds over duties of land-ownersWorkSafe says the company should have questioned if the island was safe.20 Sep 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate MacNamaraChateau Tongariro’s tangled web of cost traps taxpayersWhat, we must ask ourselves, is the grande dame worth?11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMt Taranaki could erupt with less warning than scientists thoughtSleeping stratovolcano Mt Taranaki could erupt with scant warning, new study suggests.27 Aug 05:00 PM
