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
PremiumNew ZealandBillion-dollar view? City showdown looms over tall buildings v volcanoes25 Jul 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
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