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'Nothing prepares you for what a volcanic eruption burn looks like'
An Ōpōtiki-based police officer has told a coroner's court that the severity of the injuries did not sink in until he saw them in person.
North Island tourism taking combined approach to foreign visitors
The industry signed a memorandum of understanding at a conference in May.
WorkSafe to assess Auckland fire station after asbestos scare
The Auckland City Fire Station was closed on Friday when possible asbestos contamination was identified.
Whakaari eruption survivor recalls extreme pain while being hit by steam, rocks
A video recording of a survivor's harrowing account of the White Island disaster has been played in a coroner's court.
Expert on escape from eruption: 'Very little time to make a decision'
A volcanologist has outlined the ways survivors of the Whakaari-White Island eruption stayed alive.
'We have three boats out there': Police officer describes moment Whakaari erupted
A coronial inquest is underway into the volcanic eruption which killed 22 people in December 2019.
A year after abuse-in-care report, Presbyterian Church finally apologises
The church says it spent time consulting with survivors before taking the step, promising to go above and beyond.
Health authorities ramp up measles response
Four cases were identified in Northland over the weekend, and Health NZ announced on Monday that a separate measles case had been identified in Queenstown.
'Whole ecosystem destroyed': Residents 'horrified' as trees cut down
Axes and chainsaws have dashed residents' hopes a patch of beloved native trees at a housing complex could be saved.
New NZ cruise season begins amid gloomy expectations
Visitor numbers are expected to fall 20 percent on last year, which were 20 percent down on the previous year.
'Ignored': Anger over body corp's plans to remove native trees
Residents at a central Auckland housing complex say the planned removal of the trees from their front garden feels like a violation.
Survey reveals most small-to-medium businesses faced cyberthreat in past six months
One expert believes businesses don't understand how to protect themselves.
'A heavy load to carry': On patrol with animal control
Auckland's Animal Management staff are busier than ever, impounding more than 10,000 dogs over the past year.
Health minister's note to nurses striking outside his office
More than 36,000 nurses are walking off the job in a pay dispute, and Simeon Brown had a message for them. Audio
Auckland volcano's magma still warm after 600 years, study finds
New research on Rangitoto is helping scientists plan for what might happen, if Auckland's biggest volcano erupts.
Small business at risk of closure after NZ Post suspends shipping to US
The Wellington business had to cancel a number of orders.
Jetstar apologises to NZ customers as hefty fine looms
The budget airline was taken to court over charges that it discouraged consumers from seeking compensation they were legally entitled to for delayed or cancelled flights.
Winter illness forces schools to close across country
Schools are having trouble finding reliever teachers, forcing them to close entirely. Audio
'Not a drill': Cruise industry brainstorms over falling visitor numbers
The industry conference in Napier is wrestling with the issues facing the tourism sector.
Preschoolers get hands on with veggies and worms
After school, the kids take a bag of veggies home to share with their families. Audio
30 percent of people seeking help are doing so for the first time - food charity
The New Zealand Food Network says even families in dual-income households are having to reach out.
Auckland's tourism sector embraces Māori and Pasifika culture
It's hoped the move will help the city build a more distinct international brand. Audio
Warriors match first major sports game to be mainly solar powered
The solar panels are estimated to cut the stadium's energy costs by $150,000 annually.
Move to resolve helipad saga stalls
A motion to change Auckland's Unitary Plan has failed after councillors couldn't agree on the most successful way to get helicopters blocked from residential areas. Audio