AucklandDeadly volcanic eruption clouds could travel 15km across Auckland – researchNew research challenges current estimates of hazard zones.12 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ resumes Bali flights after volcanic ash disruptionOne Kiwi due to fly home yesterday must now wait till Saturday, she says.18 Jun 11:14 PM
WorldIndonesia volcano spews huge ash tower into skyThe eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on the tourist island of Flores has stranded Kiwis in Indonesia. Video / AFPWatch18 Jun 12:31 AM
New ZealandOwners of Whakaari/White Island have company’s conviction quashedThe volcano's deadly eruption killed 22 and seriously injured 25.27 Feb 09:26 PM
New Zealand‘Breakthrough for eruption forecasting’: NZ scientists' AI tool could help predict future blowsCould scientists one day forecast volcanic eruptions before they happen? 25 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Large steam plumes’ seen at Whakaari/White IslandElevated activity has been observed at White Island recently.24 Feb 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceHome owners face $400 hike as disaster insurance levy set to riseTreasury consults on how much the Natural Hazards Insurance Levy needs to rise by.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘That was a big one’: More than 50 quakes recorded in TaupōAccording to GeoNet the earthquakes recorded peaked at 3.4 in magnitude.31 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandWhat scientists are learning about potential lava flows in AucklandA recent eruption in Spain's Canary Islands yields important new insights for Auckland.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandVolcanologist explains lava flow in La Palma, Canary IslandsResearchers on a recent GNS Science-led trip assessed homes destroyed in an 85-day eruption in 2021 on La Palma, in Spain's Canary Islands. Video / Natural Hazards CommissionWatch21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAsh raises aviation code at Whakaari/White IslandActivity at White Island has increased and minor volcanic ash is being emitted.13 Jan 03:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhakaari White Island tour company owes $8.5m, liquidators sayJust $53,000 in assets as liquidators work to sell what they can.07 Jan 10:26 PM
New Zealand'The scene from hell': Survivors reveal the true horror of NZ's worst rail disasterA six-part series on the train crash that rocked New Zealand.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island may be heading into 'new eruptive episode'The aviation colour code for White Island has been raised to orange.16 Dec 06:06 AM
WorldEvacuations underway as Philippine volcano eruptsKanlaon is one of 24 active volcanoes in the Philippines.10 Dec 04:20 AM
New Zealand‘Excruciating fight’: Out-of-court settlement for family bereaved by White Island tragedyWith their lives shattered in the event, the family can now rebuild after the settlement.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandScientists probe Pacific volcanoes’ risk to NZ’s internetScientists say huge undersea Pacific eruptions pose threat to cables linking NZ to world.17 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow gigantic eruption's rare 'booms' are informing NZ's disaster planningKiwis' reports of 'booms' in the 2022 eruption offer scientists useful insights.02 Nov 11:49 PM
New ZealandWhakaari eruption: Conviction has ‘concerning implications’ for landlordsIsland's owners are challenging the criminal conviction of their company.29 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island owners appeal convictionWhakaari Management Limited is challenging its conviction at Auckland High Court.28 Oct 07:46 PM
PoliticsEmergency management roadmap due early next yearThe roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.09 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu's crater lake at record cool temps – but sudden eruption unlikelyRuapehu's crater lake is unusually cool, while Whakaari's eruptive episode may be ending.06 Oct 03:24 AM
WorldRemnants of NZ supervolcano found in TasmaniaTiny volcanic glass shards from the eruption have been discovered in Australia.15 Sep 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDid material from lake-making Taupō ‘super-eruption’ reach Australia?Discovery in Australia has scientists pointing to prehistoric super-eruption at Taupō.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldEurope’s most dangerous volcano rumbles, and Italians weigh the riskOne scientist is loudly sounding the alarm as the area is hit by thousands of earthquakes.26 Aug 12:45 AM
New ZealandWhat’s going on at Whakaari/White Island?Erupted ash from Whakaari has forced flight cancellations. What can we expect next?22 Aug 04:34 AM
