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Iceland's tourist hotspot

The threat of volcanic eruption has done wonders for tourism in Iceland.

Sir Harold Marshall: Views of volcanoes define Auckland

Experts to meet over Mt Tongariro today

Brian Rudman: Battle to protect views of Auckland volcanic cones

Lahar streams from Tongariro

Heavy rain has caused a lahar - a stream of ash and mud - from Tongariro's northern slopes to close a section of Highway 46 near Lake Rotoaira, but a GNS volcanologist says this is completely in keeping with the after-effects of eruptions.

Philip Duncan: Curiosity may fulfil our wildest imaginings

50/50 chance Tongariro will blow again

Scientists say there is still a 50/50 chance that Mount Tongariro could erupt - and it could be at any time.

Sleeping giants rumble noisily awake

Interest in Tongariro Alpine Crossing erupts

Interest in the Tongariro Alpine Crossing has gone "through the roof" since Mount Tongariro erupted on Monday night.

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Tongariro: Minor quake overnight

Judy Bailey barely misses volcano

Former TVNZ newsreader Judy Bailey says good timing probably saved her from near disaster.

Tongariro blast could be start of bigger bang: Scientists

Hot water and shakes fuel eruption

Authorities defend volcano response

Locals have criticised the response to last night's Tongariro eruption as too slow but authorities have defended their procedures, saying they quickly established there was no immediate risk and put plans in place.

Volcano ash may have toxic traces

Rotoaira local David Bennett was concerned by the lack of communication between the authorities and National Park residents when Mt Tongariro erupted about 4km from his home last night.