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Indonesia volcano spews huge ash tower into sky
The eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on the tourist island of Flores has stranded Kiwis in Indonesia. Video / AFP
Air NZ flights cancelled, passengers stranded as Indonesian volcano erupts
Air NZ cancelled flights due to ash from Mt Lewotobi Laki-Laki.
Whakaari/White Island timelapse
Recent timelapse taken of Whakaari/White Island. Evidence of fresh explosive activity had been seen on the island. Video / Damian Rahmann Photography
Owners of Whakaari/White Island have company’s conviction quashed
The volcano's deadly eruption killed 22 and seriously injured 25.
‘Breakthrough for eruption forecasting’: NZ scientists' AI tool could help predict future blows
Could scientists one day forecast volcanic eruptions before they happen?
‘Large steam plumes’ seen at Whakaari/White Island
Elevated activity has been observed at White Island recently.
Home owners face $400 hike as disaster insurance levy set to rise
Treasury consults on how much the Natural Hazards Insurance Levy needs to rise by.
‘That was a big one’: More than 50 quakes recorded in Taupō
According to GeoNet the earthquakes recorded peaked at 3.4 in magnitude.
What scientists are learning about potential lava flows in Auckland
A recent eruption in Spain's Canary Islands yields important new insights for Auckland.
Volcanologist explains lava flow in La Palma, Canary Islands
Researchers 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 Commission
Ash raises aviation code at Whakaari/White Island
Activity at White Island has increased and minor volcanic ash is being emitted.
Whakaari White Island tour company owes $8.5m, liquidators say
Just $53,000 in assets as liquidators work to sell what they can.
'The scene from hell': Survivors reveal the true horror of NZ's worst rail disaster
A six-part series on the train crash that rocked New Zealand.
Whakaari/White Island may be heading into 'new eruptive episode'
The aviation colour code for White Island has been raised to orange.
Evacuations underway as Philippine volcano erupts
Kanlaon is one of 24 active volcanoes in the Philippines.
‘Excruciating fight’: Out-of-court settlement for family bereaved by White Island tragedy
With their lives shattered in the event, the family can now rebuild after the settlement.
Scientists probe Pacific volcanoes’ risk to NZ’s internet
Scientists say huge undersea Pacific eruptions pose threat to cables linking NZ to world.
How gigantic eruption's rare 'booms' are informing NZ's disaster planning
Kiwis' reports of 'booms' in the 2022 eruption offer scientists useful insights.
Whakaari eruption: Conviction has ‘concerning implications’ for landlords
Island's owners are challenging the criminal conviction of their company.
Whakaari/White Island owners appeal conviction
Whakaari Management Limited is challenging its conviction at Auckland High Court.
Emergency management roadmap due early next year
The roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.
Mt Ruapehu's crater lake at record cool temps – but sudden eruption unlikely
Ruapehu's crater lake is unusually cool, while Whakaari's eruptive episode may be ending.
Remnants of NZ supervolcano found in Tasmania
Tiny volcanic glass shards from the eruption have been discovered in Australia.
Did material from lake-making Taupō ‘super-eruption’ reach Australia?
Discovery in Australia has scientists pointing to prehistoric super-eruption at Taupō.
Europe’s most dangerous volcano rumbles, and Italians weigh the risk
One scientist is loudly sounding the alarm as the area is hit by thousands of earthquakes.
What’s going on at Whakaari/White Island?
Erupted ash from Whakaari has forced flight cancellations. What can we expect next?
Watch: Whakaari/White Island crater after recent eruption
The marine volcano had a minor eruption on Friday and a 'continuous' eruption on Sunday.