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The volcano, a popular tourist day-tripper destination, erupted on Monday, spewing ash and steam over the island. (Photo: AP)

‘Growing sense of desperation’: New Zealand volcano death toll rises to 8

The volcano on White Island was 'highly volatile' and could erupt again within days preventing recovery teams retrieving bodies.

12 Dec 2019 1:01 PM

The threat level at the volcano had been raised in the week before Monday's disaster, prompting questions about whether tour groups should have been allowed to visit the popular destination off the North Island coast. (Photo: File)

Criminal probe to commence in White Island volcano eruption: police

'I can confirm now that we will commence criminal probe into circumstances of death and injuries on White Island,' deputy commissioner said.

10 Dec 2019 3:20 PM

This aerial photo shows White Island after its volcanic eruption in New Zealand on December 9, 2019. (George Novak/New Zealand Herald via AP)

No more survivors expected to be rescued: New Zealand police

Police said some 50 people were visiting White Island when it exploded in the early afternoon -- hurling ash and rock high into the air.

10 Dec 2019 10:52 AM

New Zealand's White Island volcano erupted suddenly on Monday, prompting fears for a group of visitors seen walking on the crater floor moments before. Hundred People near the volcano when it erupted, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. (Photo: Facebook/ Konkona)

5 dead, 18 injured after volcano erupts in New Zealand's White Island

A 'considerable number' of those caught up in the disaster are believed to be Australian, according to officials in Canberra.

09 Dec 2019 9:06 AM

Businesses will receive an automated call from Google asking to confirm their hours for the upcoming Labour Day public holiday on October 28.

Google Duplex makes international debut

Google will start a pilot to confirm holiday hours for a small number of local businesses in New Zealand using its Duplex technology.

23 Oct 2019 8:04 AM

The company said it was working with its software and online security suppliers to ensure the situation was not repeated. (Photo: AP)

Asics store in New Zealand apologises after porn played on big screens

Pornography played on retailer's outdoor screens for up to 9 hrs -- until staff arrived at shop around 10 am on Sunday and switched it off.

30 Sep 2019 1:24 PM

Kids all over the world are expressing their concern over climate change. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

New Zealand kids express outrage over climate

'What Greta said!': Kiwi schoolkids strike for climate.

27 Sep 2019 1:30 PM

The penguin has now been microchipped and released at a beach on Phillip Island. (Photo: AFP)

Baby penguin swam all the way from New Zealand to Australia

Tiny penguin's clean bill of health after epic NZ-Australia swim.

19 Sep 2019 12:03 PM

Trevor Mallard, the Speaker of New Zealand's parliament, cradled a lawmaker's baby while he presided over a debate in the House of Representatives. (Photo: Twitter/ Trevor Mallard)

New Zealand Speaker feeds lawmaker's baby in Parliament

In September last year, New Zealand's PM Jacinda Ardern made history by bringing her baby along to her debut speech at the UN in New York.

22 Aug 2019 10:29 AM

Cocaine worth millions of dollars has washed up on a New Zealand beach with police urging the public on Thursday to hand in any more packages that may turn up. (Photo: AFP)

Cocaine worth millions of dollars washes up on New Zealand beach

It is not the first time a large amount of drugs has been found on a New Zealand beach.

08 Aug 2019 12:34 PM

The New Zealand government released long-awaited plans on Monday to overhaul its abortion laws, so that a termination is treated as a health issue and a woman's choice rather than a crime. (Representational Image)

New Zealand’s proposed abortion laws to give women right to choose

The bill, to be introduced to parliament on Thursday, will be a conscience vote rather than along party lines.

05 Aug 2019 12:57 PM

Bollywood reacts to World Cup final 2019. (Photo: Instagram)

World Cup Final 2019: Bollywood celebs react to Eng's historic win against NZ

England created history after lifting their first-ever trophy in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup at the Lord's Cricket Ground.

15 Jul 2019 9:58 AM

'Canterbury firearms owners' attitude towards this process has been outstanding.' (Photo: Representative Image/File)

New Zealand gun owners hand over weapons after mosque killings

Police Minister Stuart Nash said the objective was to 'remove the most dangerous weapons from circulation.'

13 Jul 2019 3:38 PM

51 people had lost their lives and about as many were injured after a suspected white supremacist targeted two mosques, open firing at those congregated for Friday prayers on March 15. (Photo: AP)

NZ man sentenced to 21 months prison for redistributing Christchurch massacre video

Announcing the sentence, Judge Stephen O'Driscoll said that when Arps was asked for his opinion on the video, he described it as ‘awesome’.

18 Jun 2019 6:04 PM

Tarrant, a 28-year-old suspected white supremacist from Australia, stormed into two mosques during congregational prayers and indiscriminately opened fire on the assembled, as per the police. (Photo: File)

Christchurch mosque shooting accused pleads not guilty before court

Australian citizen Brenton Tarrant appeared before Christchurch High Court via an audiovisual link, reported CNN.

14 Jun 2019 8:58 AM

An individual made threats about explosives after driving into the place. (Photo: For representational purpose)

Bomb threat at New Zealand's Whenuapai airbase; police on high alert

In the wake of bomb threats, Auckland Transport had advised motorists to stay away from the area as it has been cordoned off.

05 Jun 2019 4:21 PM

Mallard described the situation as 'intolerable' but said he could not go to police as all submissions to the inquiry were made on the basis that they would be kept strictly confidential. (Photo: Twitter I Trevor Mallard)

New Zealand speaker shoes concern after inquiry exposes toxic work culture

The inquiry's report said the unnamed man 'appeared to be part of a multi-year pattern of predatory behaviour'.

22 May 2019 11:47 AM

Austrian investigators have been probing the Identitarian Movement Austria after it emerged that its figurehead Martin Sellner received a donation from alleged Christchurch gunman. (Photo: AP)

Christchurch attacker had links with Austrian RW man

Sellner confirmed the authenticity of the emails to ORF but continues to deny he met Tarrant when the latter travelled to Austria.

15 May 2019 5:27 PM

Facebook said in a statement it was introducing a “one-strike” policy for use of Facebook Live.

Facebook restricts Live feature, citing New Zealand shooting

A lone gunman killed 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch on March 15 while livestreaming the attacks on Facebook.

15 May 2019 11:08 AM

The decisions by Britain and Germany to use Huawei gear in non-core parts of 5G network makes it harder to prove Huawei should be kept out of New Zealand telecommunication networks. (Photo: ANI)

Huawei hopes for Britain-like solution in New Zealand 5G bid

Britain will ban Huawei from all core parts of 5G network but give it some access to non-core parts.

28 Apr 2019 2:07 PM

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