A draft volcanic alert bulletin had been prepared but not sent when the volcano erupted, killing 22 people.
What does it take to turn an idea into a successful business? Fiona Connor chats to owners about the challenges and the successes.
Education Minister Jan Tinetti is confident the new curriculum will be a success.
Co-leader James Shaw says housing is a "get rich scheme" for some and a "source of misery" for hundreds of thousands.
Chief executive Margie Apa said work was underway on bringing the disparate regional health systems together, but it’s a highly complex job.
A winter blast covered the ski field, treating locals and holidaymakers who flocked to the region.
All Black number 1056 and his partner Ben Thomson made it official after their dream proposal took place in Turkey.
Emily King, an environmental lawyer and author, says New Zealand has managed to do great things even without genetic modification.
Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall said since the end of 2021, 1000 more nurses had been recruited and pay for most nurses had increased by 14%.
A renters' advocate says if people are upset by having to provide healthy homes, they shouldn't provide homes at all.
The section of highway in northern Auckland is reopening ahead of schedule after slips in the region closed it off.
The strong southwest flow is expected to last through to Monday morning.
Whaikaha, the Ministry of Disabled People, is proud of what it has achieved in its first year.
Experts believe there have already been "green shoots" with Māori mental health providers among the early benefiters.
John Campbell spoke with a Gisborne local whose world was turned upside down when Cyclone Gabrielle hit.
A Syrian anti-aircraft missile exploded over Israeli territory, the Israeli military said, prompting another round of strikes.
The man was found dead on June 28.
Emergency services were called to the scene near State Highway 1, at around 8.45am.
Police are urging motorists to avoid the area and expect delays.
