New ZealandWhite Island maritime exclusion zone to be lifted, rāhui remainsTwo victims are yet to be found so the rāhui on fishing and gathering kai moana remains.19 Dec 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhite Island tragedy: Will adventure tourism regulations change?A Government agency reporting to 12 ministers writes NZ's adventure activity rules.19 Dec 04:40 AM
New ZealandWhite Island tragedy: Mother and daughter die in bitter twist of fateBrisbane mother and daughter rescheduled visit after tour was cancelled two years ago.18 Dec 10:45 PM
New ZealandSydney teen to wake up to unimaginable horror after White Island tragedyWhat started as a cruise to celebrate his dad's birthday ended in unspeakable nightmare.18 Dec 07:59 PM
New ZealandWhite Island tour guide's family 'forever hopeful''It's in the hands of Tangaroa. We will leave it for him to decide.'18 Dec 05:10 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely heartbroken': Siblings of Karla Mathews, killed in eruption, speak of their lossThe bodies of Rick Elzer and Karla Mathews were to travel home together.18 Dec 04:57 AM
New ZealandWhite Island eruption: 'We haven't given up' on search for bodiesA 1.5m wave of water and sediment is believed to have come down the stream.18 Dec 04:10 AM
New ZealandWhite Island eruption: Police concede they may never recover final two bodiesPoor weather likely to thwart further efforts to locate the two victims again today.17 Dec 05:04 PM
New ZealandWhite Island nine days on: Two still missingRecovery efforts have increasingly been halted by poor weather.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAgony awaits Aussie family's lone White Island survivorJesse Langford is the only member of the family still alive after White Island erupted.17 Dec 07:30 AM
New Zealand$5m funding package to support Whakatāne businessesThe funding will support businesses most affected by Whakaari/White Island eruption.17 Dec 06:03 AM
New ZealandWhite Island eruption: The dead, the missing and the injuredThe dead, the missing and the injured after the Whakaari/White Island eruption.17 Dec 12:20 AM
New ZealandWhite Island eruption: Kiwi guide one of two unrecovered bodiesA Kiwi tour guide is one of two people still missing on White Island.17 Dec 12:09 AM
New ZealandWhite Island eruption: Family contacts maritime lawyer about legal optionsA US Maritime lawyer says he has been contacted by a family about suing a cruise liner.16 Dec 08:32 PM
New ZealandWhite Island tragedy: Bad weather hampers morning efforts to recover last two bodiesEfforts to find two remaining bodies on Whakaari/White Island have been hampered.16 Dec 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSir Howard Morrison's daughter admits $1.3m fraudDonna Grant has admitted four fraud offences, one relating to the NZ Warriors Foundation.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhite Island eruption: Defence boss' fears for recovery heroesDefence boss speaks about heroic soldiers and their battle to bring Whakaari victims home.16 Dec 07:27 AM
World'They kept calling their names': Emotions high as ship docksReturning passengers said unnerving clues made them realise tourists wouldn't return.16 Dec 05:34 AM
New ZealandGovernment still mulling White Island probePrime Minister has announced a $5m fund for businesses in Whakatāne and Westland.16 Dec 05:20 AM
SportSuzuki Series: Table set for Whanganui after tight round at Manfeild.Richard Cooper and Damon Rees battle in Formula 1, Richie Dibben climbing in Formula 2.16 Dec 02:49 AM
EnvironmentHealth warning issued for Lake OkaroPeople should avoid any activity which results in significant contact with the lake water.16 Dec 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismWhite Island eruption: ex-mayor wants tours to continue"It has major ramifications if they're shut." Ex-Whakatāne mayor Tony Bonne16 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandSir Howard Morrison's daughter admits four fraud offencesShe illegally obtained $1.25 million. Some was for the New Zealand Warriors Foundation.16 Dec 12:59 AM
New Zealand'One day at a time': American couple in good spirits despite multiple surgeries"We can't thank everyone enough for the overwhelming love and support."14 Dec 07:00 PM
New Zealand15th person dies after White Island eruptionPolice confirm the death of Australian Krystal Browitt in the White Island eruption.14 Dec 08:10 AM
New ZealandWhite Island rescue: Minute's silence on Monday, PM announcesA minute's silence will be observed at 2.11pm on Monday.14 Dec 01:18 AM
New Zealand'They are feeling so low': Family flies in to support American victimsAtlanta couple Pratap and Mayuri Singh were injured in Monday's eruption at White Island.14 Dec 01:04 AM
New ZealandFears not enough donor skin for badly burnt patientsAustralian survivors are being treated by one of the world's leading burns specialists.13 Dec 09:13 PM
New ZealandWhite Island guide was a hero who had previously saved lives"I'm indebted to the lad after what he did that day," father says.13 Dec 09:10 PM
OpinionJack TameJack Tame: Criticising White Island rescue efforts misplacedComment: Risking lives to save living people is one thing, but to collect bodies?13 Dec 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuA land of unrest - our explosive neighboursVolcanoes shape our past, present and will likely shape our future, say experts.13 Dec 08:51 PM
New ZealandSon tells of 'long road ahead' for parents with 50% burnsAussie couple Nick and Marion London potentially face months of recovery in hospital.13 Dec 07:04 PM
New ZealandWhite Island eruption: Police outline process for identifying bodiesThere are five stages to the identification process, each involving important details.13 Dec 06:52 PM
New ZealandWhite Island eruption: Kiwis and Aussies give generously to the injuredHundreds of thousands of dollars pledged to the White Island injured and their families.13 Dec 06:12 PM