New ZealandUS lawsuits claim White Island tourists unaware of danger; graphic new detailsThe 2019 eruption claimed 22 lives.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBaby born in the air, sinking boats - it's all in a day's workThe Herald takes you behind the scenes of a team who saved hundreds of lives this year.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhite Island: Finger pointed back at WorkSafeWorkSafe has charged 13 parties with health and safety breaches.08 Dec 07:39 PM
New ZealandWhakaari eruption: Volcanologist reflects as a science organisation faces chargesIt will never be 100 per cent safe to visit an active volcano.25 Oct 09:15 PM
New ZealandWhakaari eruption: Defendants to face trial in 2023All defendants charged with health and safety breaches have pleaded not guilty.22 Oct 12:09 AM
TourismGovernment to plug gaps in rules for adventure tourismThe Government wants to bring in tougher safety rules for adventure activity operators.21 Oct 11:58 PM
New ZealandVolcanoes, tsunamis, underwater landslides: Mapping NZ's 'near-shore' threatsScientists are exploring NZ's risk from offshore volcanoes and tsunami-making landslides.19 Sep 12:38 AM
New Zealand'I said the Lord's prayer': White Island survivor recalls deadly eruptionSurvivor says eruption aftermath felt like "the whole world was going to fall in on you".29 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely unfair': Public funding for Whakaari companies shocks victims' lawyerLawyer representing some of the Australian families called payments "absolutely unfair".20 Jul 07:35 PM
New ZealandLarge steam and gas plumes spotted from Whakaari/White IslandThe steam and gas plumes originate from active vents on the island, scientist says.15 Jul 10:25 PM
New Zealand'Really concerning': Cruel online trolls target White Island survivorWhite Island survivor opens up on online trolls and PTSD battle.14 Jul 10:49 PM
New ZealandAussie pair to sue cruise ship company over family deaths on volcanoStephanie Browitt suffered burns to 70 per cent of her body in the 2019 eruption.18 Jun 08:23 AM
KahuWho's responsible for safety on Whakaari/White Island?After months of review, it's still not clear who's in charge of safety on volcanic island.02 Jun 06:36 PM
New ZealandWhakaari WorkSafe hearing expected to draw crowdsWhakatāne District Court hearing will be livestreamed to a second location.27 May 09:05 PM
New ZealandSpecialist White Island response crew discussed before tragedyIn tragic timing, a response simulation had also been planned for 2 months after eruption.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island eruption: 3 more defendants namedThree parties who did not identify themselves can now be revealed.04 Mar 10:08 PM
New ZealandSatellite images can warn of future eruptions - expertSatellites spotted part of Whakaari's crater collapsing in the days before the eruption.28 Jan 08:11 PM
New ZealandMental health support not enough after eruption, shooting, says therapistThe disasters revealed a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events, she said.13 Jan 06:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpera singer, mum, former coroner - who is new health and disability commissioner?"It was hard not to be affected by it," new health boss speaks on White Island tragedy.23 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhakaari/White Island tragedy: Charges revealedFor all organisations on each charge the maximum penalty is a fine of $1.5 million.16 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe's White Island prosecution adjourned to next yearThe case will be heard in March next year.14 Dec 01:31 AM
New ZealandJudith Collins' next gig: Thriller writerCollins on her thriller-writing plans: 'It's a summer gig.'09 Dec 06:01 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM sheds tears at memorial for Whakaari/White Island eruptionSurvivors, families of the dead and first responders fill Whakatāne's Mataatua Marae for a commemoration service on the one-year anniversary of the White Island/Whakaari eruption.Watch09 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhite Island tragedy: The lives cut short when tourism trip ended in disasterTourists and tour guides made up the 22 people tragically killed on White Island.08 Dec 06:01 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: 'I just felt helpless' - Whakaari tour guide shares his story for the first time'We just stayed there for a couple of hours waiting for anyone to come back.'08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand14-hour shifts: Surgeon describes White Island medical heroicsThe Australian and NZ Burn Association on the medical response to White Island disaster.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Haunted by Whakaari - tour guide Calvin Kingi shares his story for the first time"I hope everybody finds their peace." Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch08 Dec 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Cause for celebration': White Island guide turns 20 a year after almost dyingJake Milbank will turn 20 tomorrow - a year on from the day he almost died.08 Dec 05:37 AM
New ZealandArdern won't rule out royal commission into eruptionCollins firms up call for a royal commission into the Whakaari/White Island disaster07 Dec 11:54 PM
New ZealandMarie Browitt says her grief is slowly killing her too.A mother and wife of Whakaari/White Island victims says the tragedy has consumed her.07 Dec 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No escape': White Island tragedy a disaster waiting to happenA leading volcanologist says there would have been "no escape' for those on White Island07 Dec 04:00 PM
TourismExperts wary on future of Whakaari/White Island tourismAs the Govt weighs up future access to Whakaari, scientists say a major change is needed.06 Dec 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParents' legacy lives on for young children orphaned by White Island tragedyThree children orphaned in the White Island tragedy are learning parents' legacy.06 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha Borissenko: Who are the legal eagles of the National Party?More than 20% of Parliament is made up of lawyers; who are National's legal industry reps?06 Dec 02:00 AM
