New Zealand'Potential regional disaster': Chilling Mt Taranaki eruption predictionThe project looks at what would happen if the volcano erupted.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘A very challenging time’: St John staffer recounts Whakaari response tollSix rescue helicopters were dispatched within minutes of the eruption alert.17 Oct 03:34 AM
New Zealand‘Could help have come sooner?’: Whakaari inquest questions rescue delayAnna Adams said no official rescue reached survivors within two crucial hours.15 Oct 07:19 PM
New Zealand‘They had very little time’: Expert at Whakaari inquest outlines how survivors stayed alive08 Oct 02:22 AM
New Zealand'Run': Moment tragedy struck Whakaari shared in court through victims' frightening footage06 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandCoronial inquiry into Whakaari eruption hears country did not seem ready for disaster04 Oct 08:04 PM
New ZealandInquest into deadly White Island eruption a ‘waste of taxpayers’ money’, says victim's relative29 Sep 11:21 PM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island activity settles after small eruptionIt comes as a coronial inquest into the fatal 2019 eruption will soon begin.08 Sep 04:40 AM
Auckland'Still quite alive': Rangitoto's surprising geothermal activity uncoveredRangitoto's magma is still warm 600 years after forming.24 Aug 02:22 AM
TravelThere's more to Komodo than dragonsThe search for the world's largest lizard reveals pristine beaches and tropical views.24 Aug 01:35 AM
WorldNew insights into Pompeii's post-eruption lifeThere were survivors and they tried to rebuild their lives.06 Aug 11:28 PM
WorldVolcano erupts after quake in Russia’s far eastKlyuchevskoy, Russia’s highest active volcano, erupted on Wednesday.30 Jul 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBillion-dollar view? City showdown looms over tall buildings v volcanoesMinister Chris Bishop is pushing Auckland Council to allow faster development.25 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldNinth Iceland volcano eruption since 2023Residents were advised to stay indoors due to high gas pollution levels.16 Jul 10:35 PM
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 ZealandAir NZ flights cancelled, passengers stranded as Indonesian volcano eruptsAir NZ cancelled flights due to ash from Mt Lewotobi Laki-Laki.17 Jun 10:53 PM
New Zealand'I wept': White Island tragedy doctor’s anguish at child’s death The young doctor started a rotation training in intensive care on the day of the disaster.17 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldTourists forced to flee Mt Etna as volcano eruptsTour groups were forced to flee Mt Etna when the volcano erupted. Video / AFP, Margot ShuttWatch02 Jun 07:02 PM
WorldWatch: Tourists flee Mt Etna as volcano erupts in SicilyTourists fled Mt Etna as it erupted, sending ash 6500m high.02 Jun 06:47 PM
New ZealandAsh cloud from Whakaari/White Island cancels flightsFlights from Auckland and Wellington were among those cancelled.11 May 07:50 PM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island unrest: Alert level risesVolcanic ash has been identified more frequently in the steam and gas plume.21 Apr 04:13 AM
New Zealand‘Explosive activity’ at Whakaari: Ballistic blocks ejected 600mVent temperatures rose from 220C in January to 360C recently.25 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island timelapseRecent timelapse taken of Whakaari/White Island. Evidence of fresh explosive activity had been seen on the island. Video / Damian Rahmann PhotographyWatch24 Mar 11:08 PM
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
