Tonga eruption and tsunami: Fijian Government warns of acid rain
Nema said strong and unusual currents are expected to continue.
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No, Hunga-Tonga eruption won't slow global warming
Saturday's eruption created a giant umbrella of ash - but it won't dent global warming.
Hunga eruption: Episode could last months, scientist says
After Saturday's spectacular eruption, Tonga's Hunga volcano may keep erupting for months.
Live: RNZAF Orion departs for ash-covered Tonga, fears in NZ for loved ones
'Mum's been crying and singing and crying again.'
Tongan eruption biggest in 30 years, 'best witnessed from space'
Vulcanologist says Tongan blast the biggest since Mt Pinatubo in the Philippines in 1991.
Force of Tongan eruption 'astonishing', more tsunamis possible - vulcanologist
'[The eruption] escalated at very short notice,' says Kiwi scientist.
From Italy to Invercargill - why the Tongan explosion was heard around the world
Auckland, Wellington, Invercargill, London?
Family fear for fellow residents of tiny Tongan island of Nomuka
A family are anxiously awaiting news from fellow residents of Nomuka Island.
Focus Live: New Zealand ready to help after volcanic eruption near Tonga
PM Jacinda Ardern said it's "too early to tell" whether anyone has lost their life in the volcanic eruption and tsunami that hit Tonga. Video / NZ Herald / Dr Faka’iloatonga Taumoefolau / Willy Baptiste Florian / Johnny Teisi / US StormWatch
First pics of damage as Tongan residents warned air toxic, water contaminated
Islands face massive clean-up after blast that sent ash, steam and gas 20km into air.
'Pray for us' - tsunami waves hit Tonga; Kiwis urged to stay off beaches
Waves swept through the streets and volcanic ash rained down on Nuku'alofa.
'Pretty scary': Water sucked out of NZ bay after Tongan blast, campers evacuated
Tongan eruption leads to marine warnings for New Zealand, Fiji and Samoa.
Focus: Tonga hit by Tsunami from nearby violent volcanic eruption
Aid efforts are continuing as the Kingdom of Tonga recovers from the recent volcanic eruption of Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai. The violent blast generated a Tsunami and blanketed the islands in volcanic ash. Video / Supplied
NZ scientists to model steam-driven eruptions like Whakaari tragedy
New study could bring us closer to forecasting steam-driven blows like Whakaari tragedy.
US lawsuits claim White Island tourists unaware of danger; graphic new details
The 2019 eruption claimed 22 lives.
Tonga volcano grows in size as eruption continues for sixth day
Today's ash clouds have fallen back into the ocean over a 10km radius.
Tonga volcano: Flight cancelled because of ash cloud, acid rain falls from skies
The "huge" eruption had smothered the whole of Tonga by Monday afternoon.
Silent mystery: Can slow-burning quakes cause NZ eruptions?
Mysterious, "slow-slip" quakes may be having a hidden influence on NZ volcanic activity.
Whakaari eruption: Volcanologist reflects as a science organisation faces charges
It will never be 100 per cent safe to visit an active volcano.
Canaries Volcano: Hundreds of tourists evacuated by ferry
Thousands have been evacuated to Tenerife as an active volcano engulfs resorts and houses.
Volcanoes, tsunamis, underwater landslides: Mapping NZ's 'near-shore' threats
Scientists are exploring NZ's risk from offshore volcanoes and tsunami-making landslides.
Is Hawaii's Kilauea volcano going to erupt again?
Scientists noticed the ground swelling at the crater at Kilauea's summit.
Volcano erupts in Indonesia, ash blankets towns
Villagers on the slopes were advised to stay 5km away and watch for lava.
Large steam and gas plumes spotted from Whakaari/White Island
The steam and gas plumes originate from active vents on the island, scientist says.
New insights: what drives Auckland eruptions?
Evidence gleaned from ancient eruptions suggests Auckland blows are triggered in two ways.
Short burst of seismic activity detected at Whakaari/White Island
A short, volcanic tremor was detected at Whakaari/White Island at 4am on June 1.
Mt Ruapehu experiencing 'minor volcanic unrest' - Geonet
The crater lake temperature has cooled, but minor unrest is still being recorded.
Who's responsible for safety on Whakaari/White Island?
After months of review, it's still not clear who's in charge of safety on volcanic island.
Whakaari/White Island: 13 parties to appear in court
Court appearance for alleged health and safety breaches in the lead-up to the eruption.
Whakaari WorkSafe hearing expected to draw crowds
Whakatāne District Court hearing will be livestreamed to a second location.
How long would it take to evacuate people in an Auckland eruption?
It could take just 49 hours to move 320,000 Aucklanders before an eruption, study finds.
Residents flee after volcano erupts in Congo
The eruption took out a highway that connects Goma with the city of Beni.
How a major Auckland eruption would reshape the city
New model shows Auckland eruption would redraw suburbs and cost local sectors billions.