Whakaari-White Island erupted in December 2019 resulting in the loss of 22 lives and many severe injuries.

Whakaari coronial inquiry: NZ didn't seem ready for disaster, court told

"Perhaps the suffering of those impacted that day could have been avoided," counsel for the survivors and families of the deceased said.

Fri, Oct 3

The plant closing would result in the loss of up to 119 full-time jobs.

Tokoroa plywood plant workers wait to hear if they still have job

The future of the factory has been up in the air for the last two weeks, but an announcement was expected on Tuesday morning.

Sat, Sep 27

2:16

An empty classroom (file image).

Thirteen-year-old excluded from school, no others will take him

His mother says there seems to be no urgency from the Ministry of Education to help him return to learning.

Wed, Sep 17

1:29

What to know about the small coastal town of Marokopa

What to know about the small coastal town of Marokopa

Many people have an opinion on where Tom Phillips and his children have been hiding out, but few could tell you much about the tiny coastal settlement

June 13, 2024