New ZealandJudy Bailey barely misses volcanoFormer TVNZ newsreader Judy Bailey says good timing probably saved her from near disaster.07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandAuthorities defend volcano responseLocals 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.07 Aug 07:43 AM
New ZealandVolcano ash may have toxic tracesRotoaira 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.07 Aug 07:33 AM
New ZealandLocals react to Mt Tongariro eruptionLocals in the Central North Island area share their experiences and stories as Mt Tongariro erupted late last night.Watch07 Aug 05:40 AM
New ZealandTongariro volcanic alert maintainedThe aviation colour code around Mt Tongariro has been downgraded from red to orange, but the volcanic alert level remains at 2.07 Aug 02:21 AM
New ZealandTongariro: Dormant for 115 years - until nowMt Tongariro is one of three major volcanos in the central North Island, sitting alongside mounts Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe.06 Aug 11:19 PM
New ZealandMt Tongariro's eruptionMt Tongariro erupted for the first time in over a century at 11.50pm on August 6, 2012, raining ash onto many Central North Island roads and homes.06 Aug 09:03 PM
New ZealandMt Tongariro eruption: Where will the ash go?WeatherWatch.co.nz says today's wind map shows building north to north west winds which should keep the ash around less populated parts of NZ.06 Aug 07:01 PM
New ZealandPink and White history goes under the hammerBidders will get the rare chance to secure a piece of New Zealand history when the largest known collection of samples from the famed Pink and White Terraces goes under the hammer.18 Jul 06:46 AM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Courage beyond the volcanoFour times in the past week, I have put my life in the hands of Air New Zealand's decision to fly under an ash cloud.01 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldAsh update: No Qantas, Jetstar flights todayJetstar and Qantas have cancelled all today's flights to, from and within New Zealand.22 Jun 12:02 AM
AirlinesAsh casts cloud over ski operatorsIndustry sources are warning that the volcanic ash cloud's impact on the tourism sector will be serious if the disruptions continue much longer.16 Jun 05:30 PM
