New ZealandJapanese in NZ desperate to extend visasVisiting Japanese citizens are worried about returning home and are seeking ways to extend their stay.18 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: City unites on day of healingNo aftershocks marred this day of mourning, held for both those who died and for the sea of survivors all around.18 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldA lonely drive north along the highway to desolationWeekend Herald reporter Michael Dickison grew up in Japan and speaks the language fluently. After last week's earthquake he returned and filed this account of his odyssey through the ravaged countryside of his other homeland...18 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Ring's tip sends families fleeingConcerned families are leaving the city in droves.18 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionChristchurch survivor: 'Lucky. It's a word I've been hearing a lot lately'A Christchurch earthquake survivor explains what today's memorial service means to her and her fractured city.18 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandFather 'sick' until hearing son safeThe father of the last New Zealander who was missing in Japan until yesterday thought the chances of son Peter Setter being alive were "tipping in the wrong direction", until the wonderful news of his survival, in one of Japan's worst hit17 Mar 08:14 PM
OpinionJim Hopkins: Helpless TV watchers bond in solidarityThe power we have to snare the world and hold it captive in our lounges is disturbing17 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandJapan tsunami: Kiwis urged to escape possible catastropheJapan says crisis stabilised but others say 'worse than Chernobyl'17 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldJapan tsunami: Snow adds to difficulties for NZ rescue teamFreezing temperatures accompany hunt for survivors in devastated coastal town17 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Godzilla back with a nuclear vengeanceThe headlines proclaiming Apocalypse Now almost demand comparisons with August 1945. 17 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandQuake death toll expected to climb to 182As police release more names of people who died in Christchurch's devastating earthquake, they say the toll is likely to be 182 but it could take months for the last bodies to be identified.17 Mar 06:55 AM
New ZealandMissing Kiwi found alive and wellA Kiwi missing in Japan for whom authorities had "significant concerns" has been found alive and well, MFAT has confirmed.17 Mar 06:35 AM
New ZealandMemorial services for quake victims to be held around NZIn addition to the National Memorial Service in Christchurch tomorrow, events will be held in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin.17 Mar 12:17 AM
New ZealandMissing Kiwi's family still hopefulA Hawke's Bay couple are desperate for news of their missing son who they fear may have died in the Japan disaster. Peter Setter, 45, is the only New Zealander in Japan who authorities have "significant concerns" about, following news17 Mar 12:10 AM
WorldHow to shut down a nuclear reactorAs Japan deals with the after-effects of its strongest earthquake on record and an even more devastating tsunami, the world’s attention is focussed on the Fukushima nuclear power plant16 Mar 09:21 PM
