New Zealand‘A very challenging time’: St John staffer recounts Whakaari response tollSix rescue helicopters were dispatched within minutes of the eruption alert.17 Oct 03:34 AM
New Zealand‘Could help have come sooner?’: Whakaari inquest questions rescue delayAnna Adams said no official rescue reached survivors within two crucial hours.15 Oct 07:19 PM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island inquest: Tourist describes seeing people ‘burnt like I’ve never seen before’The quick thinking of a tour boat passenger helped treat survivors with fresh water.14 Oct 03:21 AM
New Zealand‘They had very little time’: Expert at Whakaari inquest outlines how survivors stayed alive08 Oct 02:22 AM
New Zealand'Run': Moment tragedy struck Whakaari shared in court through victims' frightening footage06 Oct 05:00 AM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning News Update | Crime rising among people on bail and war in Gaza continuesWatch05 Oct 06:34 PM
New ZealandCoronial inquiry into Whakaari eruption hears country did not seem ready for disaster04 Oct 08:04 PM
New ZealandInquest into deadly White Island eruption a ‘waste of taxpayers’ money’, says victim's relative29 Sep 11:21 PM
New Zealand'I wept': White Island tragedy doctor’s anguish at child’s death The young doctor started a rotation training in intensive care on the day of the disaster.17 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAuckland ICU doctor's book exposes NZ health system crisis from the inside Mismanaged priorities, hospital bullies, public vs private - Dr Ivor Popovich tells all.14 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: How does Jacinda Ardern see her time as leader?Her memoir, 'A Different Kind of Power', was released this week.03 Jun 07:21 PM
New ZealandAsh cloud from Whakaari/White Island cancels flightsFlights from Auckland and Wellington were among those cancelled.11 May 07:50 PM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island unrest: Alert level risesVolcanic ash has been identified more frequently in the steam and gas plume.21 Apr 04:13 AM
New ZealandEruptions, quakes, tsunamis: Barry's journey to policing legendHis contributions include work on the Christchurch earthquake and the Whakaari eruption.27 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Explosive activity’ at Whakaari: Ballistic blocks ejected 600mVent temperatures rose from 220C in January to 360C recently.25 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island timelapseRecent timelapse taken of Whakaari/White Island. Evidence of fresh explosive activity had been seen on the island. Video / Damian Rahmann PhotographyWatch24 Mar 11:08 PM
KahuWhakaari-White Island memorial project requires further hapū engagement$90,000 was raised this year, with hopes for central government funding.06 Mar 08:46 PM
New ZealandOwners of Whakaari/White Island have company’s conviction quashedThe volcano's deadly eruption killed 22 and seriously injured 25.27 Feb 09:26 PM
New ZealandExploration of the psychological trauma of White Island burn victims | NZ Herald News UpdateExploration of the psychological trauma of White Island burn victims, effectiveness of flu medicine in doubt and calls for vegetable growing to be under the Resource Management ActWatch13 Feb 06:22 PM
New ZealandAsh raises aviation code at Whakaari/White IslandActivity at White Island has increased and minor volcanic ash is being emitted.13 Jan 03:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhakaari White Island tour company owes $8.5m, liquidators sayJust $53,000 in assets as liquidators work to sell what they can.07 Jan 10:26 PM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island may be heading into 'new eruptive episode'The aviation colour code for White Island has been raised to orange.16 Dec 06:06 AM
New ZealandFamilies gather to mark fifth anniversary of Whakaari eruptionA service was attended by more than 180 people, at least 40 of whom were from overseas.10 Dec 05:29 AM
New Zealand‘Excruciating fight’: Out-of-court settlement for family bereaved by White Island tragedyWith their lives shattered in the event, the family can now rebuild after the settlement.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhakaari eruption: Conviction has ‘concerning implications’ for landlordsIsland's owners are challenging the criminal conviction of their company.29 Oct 08:59 PM
PoliticsEmergency management roadmap due early next yearThe roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.09 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhat’s going on at Whakaari/White Island?Erupted ash from Whakaari has forced flight cancellations. What can we expect next?22 Aug 04:34 AM
New ZealandFlights resume after volcanic cloud billows from Whakaari/White IslandA column of ash has grown considerably in the air above Whakaari.22 Aug 01:57 AM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island ash plume halts flights in Bay of PlentyA column of ash has grown considerably in the air above Whakaari.21 Aug 09:19 PM
New ZealandNew active vent discovered on Whakaari/White IslandRecent increased activity could continue for weeks or months scientists say.16 Aug 12:35 AM
New ZealandMagma indicated: ‘Regular’ eruptions likely to continue at Whakaari/White IslandEruption hazards are 'largely restricted' to the island, GNS Science says.12 Aug 03:39 AM
