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
New ZealandAuckland volcano: The eruption scenarioThe Auckland Volcanic Field will "almost certainly" erupt again, and a swarm of earthquakes will be the first signal of a catastrophe, say scientists.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Drones spy on NZ volcanoesKiwi scientists could soon have a new way to safely get an up-close look at erupting volcanoes: send in the drone.09 Feb 05:21 AM
New ZealandNZ's hottest island as never seen beforeScientists have found an intriguing new way to peer into the fiery belly of New Zealand's hottest island.24 Jan 01:40 AM
WorldEuropean supervolcano is stirring againThings seem to be heating up Campi Flegrei, the 12km-wide caldera west of Naples in Italy.21 Dec 10:22 PM
New ZealandDeep sea life needs 'better protection' from miningA researcher who has uncovered new insights into New Zealand's ocean environment says seafloor communities need better protection against any future deep-sea mining.14 Dec 05:11 AM
New ZealandThe dangers that lie beneath AucklandINTERACTIVE MAP: Explore the behaviour of volcanoes that lie beneath Auckland and see whether your area is in a danger zone.01 Dec 10:19 PM
New ZealandRotorua explosions: What lies beneath?The spectacular eruption of a geyser near the shores of Lake Rotorua comes as scientists are discovering new insights into the city's famous geothermal backdrop.29 Nov 04:18 AM
New ZealandNext eruption: Is your suburb at risk?Research maps out the Auckland suburbs most in danger if a volcanic explosion occurs.29 Nov 01:03 AM
New ZealandPumice raft points to mystery eruptionA pumice raft spotted by a Royal New Zealand Air Force crew has pointed to a possible major undersea eruption somewhere in the Tonga-Kermadec volcanic arc.22 Nov 11:25 PM
KahuSummits of five maunga to close to carsThe tihi (summits) of five Auckland mountains will be closed to vehicles from next year, the Tupuna Maunga Authority has announced.22 Nov 07:49 AM
New ZealandGovt urged to fund 24/7 warning systemThe Government is being urged to fund an around-the-clock monitoring and warning system for earthquakes and tsunamis in New Zealand.16 Nov 06:44 AM
New ZealandVolcanoes keep quiet amid quakesIt appears our volcanoes have slept through the Kaikoura quake, with monitoring equipment showing only a few tremors over recent days.15 Nov 10:05 PM
New ZealandSeismic activity increases at Mt RuapehuSeismic activity has increased at Mt Ruapehu after the lake in the volcano's crater peaked in temperature.31 Oct 02:45 AM
WorldWhy volcanoes are 'so cool'Collating data on eruptions, earthquakes and gas emissions promise new predictive tools.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhite Island lake disappearsThe lake on active Bay of Plenty volcano White Island has completely disappeared, a volcanologist has discovered.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu heats up as tremors increaseGeoNet reports rapid rise in temperature in the mountain's crater lake as well as more shakes than usual.07 Sep 06:39 AM
TravelJapan's volcanic Hakone Ropeway reopensThe service has gradually resumed since the volcanic alert level for Mount Hakone was raised in May 2015.02 Sep 12:15 AM
New ZealandHow long will Auckland have if volcanoes erupt?Researchers get grant to find out how much notice there will be if volcano field becomes active.29 Jun 11:04 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu in 'state of heightened unrest'Scientists continue to monitor one of New Zealand's volcanic hot spots as underground rumblings reverberate.07 Jun 05:32 AM
New ZealandThe real reason NZ gets earthquakesWere the quakes that struck Wairarapa today and Christchurch last night caused by the weather or planets ... or neither?12 May 03:04 AM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu alert lifted after 20C riseMt Ruapehu's risk of eruption is increasing with its volcanic alert now at Level 2, as DoC also issues warning to climbers and trampers.10 May 07:47 PM
