WorldNew study: Massive earthquake 'more likely' around Pacific 'ring of fire'Quake activity has returned to the Ring of Fire as scientists fear a "big one" is coming.16 Feb 07:49 PM
New ZealandUS study claims moon link to Ruapehu eruptionNZ scientists raise questions over US study linking 2007 eruption to tidal cycles.11 Feb 01:49 AM
WorldSkier killed as Japanese volcano eruptsFlying rocks from the eruption of Mount Kusatsu-Shirane killed a skier in Japan.23 Jan 03:10 PM
New Zealand3D perspective image of the caldera and summit of Havre VolcanoA 3D perspective image of the caldera and summit of Havre Volcano, in the SW Pacific north of New Zealand that experienced a submarine eruption in 2012. / Supplied by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution 2018Watch10 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandUndersea eruption near NZ was century's biggestScientists shed new light on powerful 2012 undersea eruption north of NZ.10 Jan 07:00 PM
WorldDormant volcano in Papua New Guinea wakesDormant volcano wakes with first eruption in known history.07 Jan 06:13 PM
New ZealandHow volcanic eruptions could trigger tsunamisPoorly-understood threat posed by volcano-driven tsunamis focus of cutting-edge study.26 Dec 11:50 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Will Bali's volcano ruin Christmas?COMMENT: Experts think Mount Agung is on the brink of a major eruption.01 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldBali eruption: Inside the belly of the beastExperts have described developments happening inside one of Earth's biggest volcanoes.29 Nov 08:13 AM
New ZealandErupting Mt Agung's lesson for NZIndonesia's erupting Mt Agung holds lessons for preparing for the next big blow here.28 Nov 10:15 PM
WorldMajor eruption imminent, says IndonesiaThousands of travellers are already trapped but Indonesia warns worst is yet to come.28 Nov 05:39 AM
AirlinesInsurance warning following Bali chaosTravellers need to take insurance as soon as they book tickets say insurers.27 Nov 11:57 PM
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
