PoliticsEmergency management roadmap due early next yearThe roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.09 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu's crater lake at record cool temps – but sudden eruption unlikelyRuapehu's crater lake is unusually cool, while Whakaari's eruptive episode may be ending.06 Oct 03:24 AM
WorldRemnants of NZ supervolcano found in TasmaniaTiny volcanic glass shards from the eruption have been discovered in Australia.15 Sep 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDid material from lake-making Taupō ‘super-eruption’ reach Australia?Discovery in Australia has scientists pointing to prehistoric super-eruption at Taupō.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldEurope’s most dangerous volcano rumbles, and Italians weigh the riskOne scientist is loudly sounding the alarm as the area is hit by thousands of earthquakes.26 Aug 12:45 AM
New ZealandWhat’s going on at Whakaari/White Island?Erupted ash from Whakaari has forced flight cancellations. What can we expect next?22 Aug 04:34 AM
New ZealandWatch: Whakaari/White Island crater after recent eruptionThe marine volcano had a minor eruption on Friday and a 'continuous' eruption on Sunday.12 Aug 02:12 AM
New Zealand'Continuous minor eruption': Whakaari/White Island emits ash plumeSatellite data showed the plume contained a minor amount of volcanic ash.10 Aug 11:45 PM
NewsTourist vandalises Pompeii house by carving initials into wallThe tourist now faces a big fine after defacing the popular Unesco World Heritage site.08 Aug 08:02 PM
News'Lava fountain', 10km ash cloud, as massive eruption of Mount Etna leads to airport mayhemMount Etna has erupted for the fifth time in two months.06 Aug 12:23 AM
New ZealandWhakaari ash plume silhouetted at sunriseGas and steam spewed out of White Island this morning.25 Jul 08:49 PM
New ZealandArtist uses fire to tell story of volcanic plateau'Magical wonderlands' have risen from the ashes of volcanic activity.22 Jul 02:30 AM
New ZealandCrater lake disappears: What's driving Whakaari/White Island?Gas and steam was now exiting from an enlarged vent on the crater floor.17 Jul 11:22 PM
New ZealandWatch: Impressive plumes seen from Whakaari - but what's causing them?Social media flooded with photos of the plumes taken from the Bay of Plenty coast.09 Jul 11:58 PM
New ZealandWhakaari owners want to grant scientists access'If they're not monitoring that risk, that's not fair. I don't care who owns it.'08 Jul 12:25 AM
New Zealand'Beast has been well behaved': Mayor writes to ministers over volcano concernsLack of Whakaari/White Island monitoring increases ‘existential risk’.04 Jul 10:08 PM
New ZealandFull steam ahead for Geothermal WeekThe event theme highlights the “Immense value of our taonga, our geothermal resources.”26 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhite Island Tours declares insolvency, liquidators appointedCompany struggled to raise money to pay a fine after eruption tragedy.10 Jun 12:25 AM
New ZealandVolcanic unrest continues at Whakaari/White IslandThe volcano continues to emit elevated levels of magmatic gas, GeoNet says.06 Jun 01:19 AM
New ZealandStudy reveals how NZ's biggest quake-maker stokes world-famous volcanic zoneWhat puts the fire in the belly of a local volcanic zone that's produced monster blows.04 Jun 12:05 AM
WorldOne of world's most active volcanoes erupts againA warning has been issued to the region to avoid volcanic smog travelling downwind.03 Jun 10:02 PM
TravelWatch: Nature's fury on display as Iceland volcano erupts againDormant for nearly 800 years, the fissure is violently reawakening.29 May 08:30 PM
New ZealandExperts fly over Whakaari/White Island amid volcanic activityThere has been a string of eruptions there in recent days.26 May 11:58 PM
Travel newsQuake evacuations: Is it safe to visit Naples?The city's turbulent volcanic history is a big draw for tourists, but also a risk.23 May 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKaikōura 2016 earthquake linked to unrest at Taupō supervolcano - 500km awayIt’s been a question on the minds of geoscientists - can big quakes trigger eruptions?19 May 05:00 PM
WorldIndonesia’s Mt Ruang erupts again, spewing ash and peppering villages with debrisThe alert level of the volcano on Sulawesi Island was again raised to the highest level.30 Apr 06:00 AM
WorldIndonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash dangerMount Ruang on the northern side of Sulawesi Island has had at least five large eruptions.18 Apr 08:49 AM
WorldTsunami fears after 'monstrous' volcanic eruption, thousands fleeEruptions at Ruang mountain sent ash thousands of feet high.17 Apr 10:31 PM
Travel'Extraordinary': Volcano delights tourists with natural phenomenonResidents have dubbed the volcano Lady of the Rings.07 Apr 09:10 PM
New Zealand'Verifiable nightmare': White Island survivors battled horror 387C heatCourt documents reveal US tourists' battle for survival as Whakaari/White Island erupted.05 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'10 minutes of shaking': Uncommon style of earthquake activity at Ruapehu“Over the last month, we have seen a maximum of six of these earthquakes a day."25 Mar 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhite Island victims' multimillion-dollar civil claim heads to mediationVictims' lawyer says no amount of money will erase the pain inflicted by the tragedy.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrinking habits, Te Papa decision and Kāinga Ora | Focus Morning Buleltin March 19, 2024Our biggest boozing regions revealed, the pivotal decision weighing on Te Papa and Kāinga Ora is called on for tougher treatment of antisocial tenants in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / NZHeraldWatch18 Mar 06:30 PM
WorldIceland hit with fourth volcanic eruption in three monthsLava from a volcanic eruption in Iceland is flowing towards the town of Grindavik.18 Mar 02:54 AM
