New ZealandNZ Civil Defence team back to CondamineThe NZ Civil Defence team helping residents of flood-stricken Queensland has been forced to return to the town of Condamine, as more floods again hit the town they had just left.11 Jan 06:12 AM
New ZealandNZ ranked third for humanitarian responseNZ is among the world's top three countries for its humanitarian response to international crises, an aid watchdog says.13 Dec 08:51 PM
New ZealandPike River blast: Locals in limboWest Coasters went about their business today hoping for the best but painfully aware of the grim record of tragedies in mining.20 Nov 03:26 AM
New ZealandMiner who avoided Pike River blast faces anxious waitHe avoided yesterday's Pike River blast by minutes - now a miner waits for news of trapped workmates.20 Nov 12:18 AM
WorldHaiti: Epidemic fears rise as cholera hits Port-au-PrinceThe disease has begun to infect residents of the capital's densely populated tent cities, where more than a million people are still living.11 Nov 12:21 AM
WorldSamoa's survivors pick up their shattered livesTo protect the occupants from the elements, tarpaulins are strung up between the poles to create makeshift walls.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandHelp support Christchurch earthquake victimsAPN News & Media, publisher of nzherald.co.nz, is today launching a nation-wide appeal for Christchurch earthquake victims.08 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Victims struggling with aftermathVictims of Saturday's earthquake share their stories of survival.07 Sep 10:01 PM