New ZealandUncovered: Our north's fiery, 260m-year historyThe fiery, dramatic history of New Zealand's north has been retold by a veteran geologist.17 Oct 02:45 AM
New ZealandTop honour for NZ supervolcano expertRutherford Medal-winner among 21 researchers honoured at awards event.10 Oct 09:30 AM
WorldGood can come from Mount Agung eruptionIn the long term, ash ejected from Mount Agung can positively impact agriculture.08 Oct 01:48 AM
WorldBali: Danger zone shrinksOnly 70,000 people live in areas designated as dangerous now by the government.30 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldLife inside the Bali volcano danger zoneAbandoned villages, filthy evacuation centres and a drastic shortage of one critical item.29 Sep 10:27 PM
New ZealandCould a Bali eruption mean a cooler NZ summer?Could a volcanic eruption in Bali mean a cooler spring and summer for New Zealand?29 Sep 12:57 AM
New ZealandErupting volcano monitored by NZDF fly-overA NZDF Orion has spotted huge columns of smoke and ash billowing from a Vanuatu volcano.27 Sep 04:34 AM
New ZealandKiwis warned to stay away from volcano in BaliKiwis in Bali have been warned to stay at least 12km from the Mount Agung volcano.27 Sep 12:25 AM
WorldUp to 50,000 residents flee from Bali volcanoStrong tremors rippled through one of the world's most popular tourist destinations.25 Sep 08:14 AM
WorldBali volcano could erupt any minuteMore tremors have sparked fear Bali's rumbling Mount Agung could erupt at any moment.25 Sep 02:05 AM
WorldTremors put Bali airport on alertNumber of tremors at Bali's Mt Agung volcano has increased as thousands flee.24 Sep 02:32 AM
New ZealandBuried undersea volcanoes could yield resourcesRich resources of oil and gas could lie trapped inside volcanoes buried off our coasts.23 Sep 11:50 PM
World240,000 flee 'imminent' volcano eruption in BaliTremors and smoke from Bali's Mount Agung volcano indicates it could blow within 24 hours.22 Sep 10:22 PM
New ZealandNZ-led study aims to forecast next 'super-eruption'Scientists will model the risks of a future "super-eruption" in a new $8.2 million study.14 Sep 02:32 AM
New ZealandRuapehu's crater lake cools off after latest episodeThe latest bout of unrest at Mt Ruapehu's crater lake has come to an end, scientists say.12 Sep 04:04 AM
New ZealandLife under the ice? Antarctica's mysterious cavesHidden beneath the frozen surface of Antarctica lie warm caves that could harbour life.10 Sep 01:10 AM
WorldNasa's bold new plan to defuse super volcanoNasa says Yellowstone super volcano is a greater threat to life on Earth than an asteroid24 Aug 05:38 AM
New ZealandSimmering White Island sports new crater lakeCalmer conditions on White Island has allowed scientists to explore newly-formed features.23 Aug 05:52 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Spike guns of WWI memorial plannersCOMMENT: Auckland's natural history could get in the way of museum WWI memorial.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandVolcano erupts in front of photographer as he set up cameraAs photographer set up his camera, a volcano erupted right in front of him19 Jul 03:22 AM
New ZealandScientists reveal Auckland's explosive historyAuckland's volcanic past has been pieced back together, revealing explosive surprises.17 Jul 11:16 PM
TechnologyMantle of molten rock deep below NZGPS data has revealed how mantle rock beneath the Central North Island is being melted.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandIsland-making eruption's explosive back-storyNZ scientists reveal an explosive history behind the 2014 eruption that made a new island.26 Jun 10:53 PM
New ZealandWhat would happen if Auckland erupted?Eruption could cost Auckland $10b and make the city even more vulnerable to disaster.19 Jun 06:27 PM
New ZealandHow to predict a volcanic eruptionVolcanic eruptions may be more predictable thanks to NZ study.15 Jun 11:46 PM
New ZealandBudget: Five takes on this year's science spendFive leading figures in the science sector share their views on Budget 2017.25 May 06:17 AM
TechnologyWeird Science: Extreme athletes' mindsetsExtreme athletes aren't simply adrenaline junkies with a death wish, scientists say.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandIncredible new submarine volcanoesKiwi scientists have helped discover new volcanoes beneath the Pacific Ocean.23 Apr 04:40 AM
OpinionDeadliest volcanoes and why to fear themCOMMENT: Matthew Blackett explains why these volcanoes are so dangerous.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland eruption: What would happen?Around 435,000 residents would be forced to flee in an Auckland eruption scenario.11 Apr 02:56 AM
New ZealandKiwi scientist's trek to volcanic hotspotA Kiwi scientist has journeyed to one of the world's most volcanically active regions.26 Mar 03:45 AM
WorldVolcano that won't stop eruptingVolcano under one of the world's busiest flight paths has erupted almost 40 times this year.20 Mar 05:35 PM
New ZealandKiwi gets photos from inside volcano craterKiwi Matthew Davison pitched the idea of getting photos of the inside of the crater.16 Mar 02:28 AM
New ZealandWhat's driving Taupo's earthquakes?Scientists have put a recent spate of Central North Island quakes down to long-term tectonic "stretching" rather than worrying volcanic activity.08 Mar 10:02 PM
