New ZealandOne person in serious condition after aquatic centre incidentEmergency services were alerted to a "water-related incident".18 Jan 10:52 PM
New ZealandUS lawsuits claim White Island tourists unaware of danger; graphic new detailsThe 2019 eruption claimed 22 lives.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandI was there: 'It's something you never forget' - memories linger for Tangiwai survivorLast minute seat change saved teen after Xmas Eve lahar sparked our worst rail disaster.04 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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: New Zealand's most popular Google searches in 2021What were Kiwis searching for this year?26 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuLocal iwi calls for visitors to stay away to protect communityWhirinaki forest DoC huts and campsite will be closed until February.23 Dec 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Always lived life to 110%': Family, school mourn loss of former head girlThe 21-year-old died after a farm accident on Tuesday.17 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe words a grieving partner will never forget: 'He's gone sis. He's dead'A man found guilty of another man's manslaughter following a party has been sentenced.16 Dec 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'My rage is just, I want to kill everybody': Jury finds stabbing accused guiltyWilson Wirihana was found guilty of manslaughter.03 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Degraded': Youngest regional councillor speaks out over 'abuse''I made the decision not to re-stand after having a whole lot of abuse'.27 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDNA breakthrough gives police new hope of solving 1980 murder of 6yoPolice find crucial evidence in Alicia O'Reilly homicide thought to have been destroyed.23 Nov 07:30 AM
New Zealand'Fight of our lives': East Coast iwi asks summer holidaymakers to stay awayThe restrictions aim to 'ensure the safety of our people at home'.19 Nov 02:45 AM
New ZealandEastern BOP raids: Drugs and firearms seized, multiple arrestsFive search warrants were executed in multiple Eastern BOP towns.18 Nov 09:12 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuNot an 'anti-vax issue': Trust set to lose 180 health workersHealth workers must have their first Covid-19 vaccine by November 15 to keep their job.11 Nov 05:00 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 Zealand'A lot of happy memories': PM's emotional Murupara pit stopJacinda Ardern visited Murupara during her quickfire tour of the eastern North Island.09 Oct 12:40 AM
New ZealandVaccination rollout a 'game changer' for vulnerable Māori - PM'[It's about] making sure everyone is carrying their own individual armour' - PM Ardern.07 Oct 02:45 AM
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 ZealandApanui Primary School fire: Arson charge laidThe fire destroyed the office block and eight attached classrooms in February.15 Sep 05:40 AM
New ZealandAucklander faces prosecution after lockdown trip to WhakatāneThe fleeing Aucklander was a Work and Income client.14 Sep 11:55 PM
KahuTe Pāti Māori petitions to reinstate names - what's the Bay's?The petition calls for towns, cities, places and the country's names to be restored.14 Sep 05:08 AM
New Zealand'This is my home': Whakatāne resident 'Crazzy Horse' keen to keep living in driftwood houseMan, 67, lives in a driftwood structure at the head of the Whakatāne River.10 Sep 03:31 AM
New ZealandAnother ram-raid at Whakatāne Michael Hill JewellersPolice found the vehicle of interest a short time later.03 Sep 01:13 AM
New ZealandWhakaari eruption: Family's insurance claim rejected on technicalityFamily of James Griffiths told his travel insurance didn't cover his White Island death.25 Aug 06:42 PM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island: Ash emission burst follows volcanic earthquakeGeonet says the volcanic alert level at Whakaari/White Island remains at two.24 Aug 02:11 AM
CrimeAnother Rotorua store targeted as Bay of Plenty records increase in car thefts, ram-raidsRotorua's FreshChoice is the latest victim in a string of property damage incidents.08 Aug 06:49 PM
Olympics'I know what I've put in': Lisa Carrington on becoming NZ's most successful Olympian"Those scary things you don't want to look at ... there's some gold on the other side."08 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuMāori flag to fly at BOP regional council buildingsThe last surviving designer of the flag says the move is "awesome".04 Aug 07:50 PM
New Zealand'A real concern': Nine Michael Hill burglaries since Nov, security stepped upMichael Hill chairman Rob Fyfe says they don't feel targeted by the criminals.03 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandMPI raids multiple properties over 'highly organised' black market crayfish ringAbout 80 fishery officers searched eight East Coast homes with police in support.03 Aug 07:33 AM
New Zealand'It feels like half of me is gone': Crash victim's husband gives emotional statementPastor sentenced for causing the death of a nurse who cared for Whakaari victims.30 Jul 04:48 AM
OlympicsEcstatic! Wilde's family watches bronze win from Whakatāne fishing clubWhile Wilde stood on the Olympic podium his family cheered him on from Whakatāne.25 Jul 11:47 PM
TravelGO NZ: In awe of Whakatāne's secret wildlife islandTuatara, fluorescent moss and pōhutukawa hundreds of years old20 Jul 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLast goodbye: Kawerau Mill has funeral for past and present staff to reflectFamiliar faces filled the Kawerau Town Hall to reflect on decades of memories.18 Jul 08:50 PM
