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
WorldWatch: A new 'Christchurch' - Residents flee as quakes split roads, eruption pendingAn Icelandic town faces a possible Christchurch quake disaster as residents flee to safety14 Nov 03:33 AM
WorldIcelandic town evacuated amid volcano, lava warningsRising volcanic activity at Reykjavik forced the evacuation of a small fishing village.11 Nov 07:35 PM
WorldWatch: Explosive volcanic eruption creates new island off JapanThe first images of the youngest island on the planet have been released.10 Nov 03:01 AM
TalanoaTongan economic activity rebounds, significant uncertainties remainThe Pacific island nation's economy is performing strongly but faces growing headwinds.08 Nov 11:07 PM
OpinionWhite Island tragedy will change the way adventure tourism works in NZWhakaari Management Limited has been found guilty of breaching workplace safety laws.02 Nov 10:42 PM
TalanoaHunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano ash still causing power outagesTongatapu is experiencing disruption from Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai over a year on.16 Oct 08:48 PM
New ZealandTsunami, ashfall and pyroclastic flows: BoP volcanoes subject of new studyScientists head out to Mayor and White islands on RV Tangaroa tomorrow.10 Oct 07:13 PM
New ZealandAsh buried in Antarctica puts date on Lake Taupō’s last big blowAsh buried deep in Antarctic ice highlights the eruptive power of our famous supervolcano.09 Oct 09:40 PM
New ZealandRuapehu has had a great ski season – but we need to reimagine the future of our iconic volcanoSki fields on the North Island volcano have faced huge economic uncertainty.27 Sep 02:47 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe, Whakaari Management at odds over duties of land-ownersWorkSafe says the company should have questioned if the island was safe.20 Sep 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate MacNamaraChateau Tongariro’s tangled web of cost traps taxpayersWhat, we must ask ourselves, is the grande dame worth?11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMt Taranaki could erupt with less warning than scientists thoughtSleeping stratovolcano Mt Taranaki could erupt with scant warning, new study suggests.27 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelWhat is it like to visit Tonga, 18 months on from the volcanic eruption?This Pacific Island paradise is ready to welcome tourists.22 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I wandered about in a daze': What it was like being part of the Erebus recovery teamColin Monteath recalls his work after the plane crash that killed all 257 people onboard.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandScientists just reconstructed Rangitoto’s fiery past - here’s what they learnedFresh findings back the theory Auckland’s biggest volcano was active for centuries.17 Aug 01:41 AM
New ZealandVisitors led to ‘greater chance’ of ‘mass casualty event' on Whakaari, says volcanologistIt is the third week of the trial into the health and safety failings over tourist trips.24 Jul 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRangitoto volcano discovery adds ‘new dimension’ to city’s hazard-scapeScientists reveal fresh insights into how Auckland’s youngest, largest volcano erupts.18 Jul 12:15 AM
New Zealand'Sounds I never want to hear again': Young Whakaari victim gives evidenceJesse Langford lost his mum, dad and sister on Whakaari.17 Jul 05:08 AM
New Zealand‘Skin was falling off’: Whakaari chopper pilot comforted burns victimsBrian Depauw piloted his first solo chopper trip to Whakaari on the fateful day in 2019.13 Jul 04:56 AM
Travel'Stay away': Tourist receive shocking warning in popular Europe spotTravellers have been told to stay away, or risk the consequences.12 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandWhite Island trial begins: What you need to knowThe trial is expected to run for four months.09 Jul 09:04 AM
Travel'Spectacular' Hawaiian volcanic eruption expected to bring queues of touristsPark officials are bracing for visitors, as 'pretty' sights fill the active crater.07 Jun 10:18 PM
New ZealandLead Whakaari burns surgeon Dr Richard Wong She honoured on King's Birthday'We rebuild bodies to restore lives and that’s what we're trying to do.'04 Jun 05:00 PM
