New ZealandWhakaari/White Island volcanic alert level loweredA new thin ash deposit now covers the inner crater floor and southern side.17 Mar 08:27 PM
AirlinesTauranga Airport: Flights cancelled due to volcanic ash cloud from Whakaari/White IslandAsh cloud causes at least 19 flights in and out of the airport to be scratched.12 Mar 02:47 AM
LifestyleWhakaari survivor pilot finds love and healing after White Island tragedyHelicopter pilot Brian Depauw married his soulmate in a magical European ceremony.08 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘We will be jumping off the boat’: Tour guide describes surviving inferno at sea 27 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandKelsey Waghorn on her new book Surviving White Island: and Everything that Came AfterWatch20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'This is how I die’: Whakaari tour guide describes being engulfed by eruption20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Taupō cop who has responded to some of the worst disasters in NZ & around the globe14 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Tell us': GP calls for better comms as volcanic ash cancels 38 Air NZ flights in a month01 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandPilot reveals chaos amid Whakaari eruption aftermathHelicopter boss was the first civilian to land on the island after its deadly eruption.10 Nov 07:05 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's time to allow scientists to return to WhakaariOPINION: On-island monitoring equipment should be restored to White Island.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAsh emitted in 'weak eruptions' on Whakaari/White IslandThe ashfall is unlikely to reach the mainland, scientists say. 04 Nov 04:27 AM
New ZealandTwo eruptions observed at Whakaari/White IslandTwo distinct eruptions were observed on webcams yesterday, at 12.30pm and 6.40pm. 31 Oct 02:50 AM
New ZealandWebcams capture possible eruption on Whakaari/White IslandImages suggested a 'small, low-energy' eruption occurred and quickly subsided. 30 Oct 02:39 AM
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 aliveShane Cronin told the inquest some ash particles were hotter than 400C.08 Oct 02:22 AM
New Zealand'Run': Moment tragedy struck Whakaari shared in court through victims' frightening footageToday is the second day of the first phase of the inquest. 06 Oct 05:00 AM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning News Update | Crime rising among people on bail and war in Gaza continuesNZ Herald Morning News Update | First witnesses testify in Whakaari eruption, war in Gaza continues, and crime rises among people on bail.Watch05 Oct 06:34 PM
New ZealandCoronial inquiry into Whakaari eruption hears country did not seem ready for disasterFamilies say New Zealand was unprepared despite Whakaari's known volatility.04 Oct 08:04 PM
New ZealandWhakaari families speak as coronial inquiry opens in WhakatāneFamilies told the inquest the deadly White Island eruption changed their lives forever.03 Oct 01:38 AM
New ZealandInquest into deadly White Island eruption a ‘waste of taxpayers’ money’, says victim's relativeAlmost six years after the eruption that killed 22, a coroner will examine what happened.29 Sep 11:21 PM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island activity settles after small eruptionIt comes as a coronial inquest into the fatal 2019 eruption will soon begin.08 Sep 04:40 AM
New ZealandSmall eruption observed at White Island The plume rose to less than 1km, containing minor volcanic ash.28 Aug 07:01 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
