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
New ZealandSniffer dog saves Wellington island from potential disasterWhen Vito the ant-detection dog woke up on Tuesday, he did not expect to become a hero.17 Mar 04:55 AM
New Zealand'Bittersweet': Brother of killed Whakaari guide speaks out after verdict'No matter what way you look at it, it doesn’t bring anybody home.'01 Mar 07:15 AM
New Zealand‘You cannot mend a mother’s broken heart’: White Island victim's mum speaks of griefVictims and family members address the court before the hearing moved into its next phase.27 Feb 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat the gases from Auckland's next volcanic eruption could do to our healthFor the first time, scientists have studied how gas could travel in an Auckland eruption.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I could have died that night' - Tangiwai shift swap saves train driver's lifeA Herald podcast has prompted members of the public to come forward with their memories.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand70 years on, hundreds gather at Tangiwai railway memorialMore than 300 people gathered at the site of the Tangiwai railway disaster.21 Jan 06:34 AM
New Zealand'It should never be forgotten': Tangiwai service marks 70th anniversaryA train will retrace the original Wellington-Auckland express route to Tangiwai.20 Jan 04:00 PM
World'There's nothing we can do': Lava flows to hit Iceland homes after second eruptionA Grindavik volcano has spewed molten rock after a second eruption in two months.14 Jan 08:41 PM
New Zealand'The scene from hell': Survivors reveal the true horror of NZ's worst rail disasterA six-part series on the train crash that rocked New Zealand.23 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelDistressed hiker rescued near volcano by helicopterThe hiker, giving distress signals, was spotted by a pilot in a passing plane.21 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandMassive hedge fire destroys sheds near Timaru, fires on Auckland’s volcanoesTen fire trucks were called in to battle the fire in a macrocarpa hedge.20 Dec 06:25 PM
WorldWatch: Lava spews from Icelandic volcano after intense series of earthquakesA 'fountain' of molten rock broke through a crack, the Met Office says it grew 'rapidly'19 Dec 01:04 AM
New ZealandTangiwai memorial service back on track after Herald inquiryKiwiRail decides to postpone repairs after a Herald call.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Lightning and thunder in the middle of the day': Are we ready for Ruapehu's next eruption?Our biggest active volcano is due to blow again - what damage might it cause?15 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It was a close call' - Why it took 50 years to build Ruapehu's lahar warning systemThat's despite a series of eruptions in 1995 and 1996 highlighting the mountain's risk11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandEscape from death: The words that saved a rail crash survivor's lifeA passenger's haunting story from episode three of Tangiwai: A Forgotten History.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Carriages torn apart like sardine cans' - photographer's view of 'eerie' Tangiwai crash sceneA newsman describes the crash scene in episode two of Tangiwai: A Forgotten History05 Dec 04:59 AM
WorldBodies of 11 climbers recovered after volcanic eruption in IndonesiaMount Marapi spewed thick columns of ash as high as 3000m in Sunday’s eruption.04 Dec 07:50 AM
New Zealand'She died in my arms': Tangiwai survivor recalls 'scene from hell'Witnesses share their stories in episode one of Tangiwai: A Forgotten History01 Dec 11:49 PM
New Zealand'The scene from hell': Survivors reveal the true horror of NZ's worst rail disasterA six-part series on the train crash that rocked New Zealand.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandEverything that could go wrong if Maunga Taranaki eruptedThe biggest threat to health from an eruption will be from disruption to infrastructure.25 Nov 11:34 PM
TalanoaThousands evacuated in Papua New Guinea after Mt Ulawun eruptsAn estimated 13,000 have been evacuated since the eruption began.23 Nov 02:19 AM
