PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhite Island emergency drill discussed for six years but not doneAn exercise was still on a meeting agenda four weeks before the lethal volcanic eruption.13 Nov 06:30 PM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island: Alert level raised as ash, dark plumes seenGNS has raised the volcanic alert level to level 2.13 Nov 03:36 AM
New ZealandWhakaari crater walk cut short just before fatal eruption, new evidence showsIn audio released to 60 Minutes, guide cuts tour short after noticing danger signs.02 Nov 05:58 AM
New ZealandAuckland volcanic cones closed at night over Guy Fawkes weekThe 14 maunga will be closed from 7.30pm until the gates open in the morning.28 Oct 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'An insult to those who died': Bridges scolds White Island ministerial adviceInquiry independence from Government 'critically important' says National MP.02 Sep 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop lawyer calls for inquiry into Whakaari / White Island eruptionNigel Hampton QC: 'Bureaucracy knows time is a killer of perceived need'.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhakaari / White Island: GNS livestream evidence in investigationThe footage is being used as evidence in WorkSafe's biggest investigation to date.25 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldIndonesia's Sinabung volcano ejects towering column of ashEruption sends a column of volcanic materials as high as 5,000 metres.10 Aug 06:18 AM
New ZealandVolcanic Auckland: Which type of eruption happens where?What type of eruption could Auckland expect? It depends where it happens, scientists say.03 Aug 02:42 AM
New ZealandScientists glimpse transformed seafloor around White IslandSeafloor survey around White Island reveals a mass of ash discharged in deadly eruption.28 Jul 01:39 AM
New ZealandNew alert system could have warned of Whakaari tragedy - scientistsNZ-designed system could've given 16 hours' warning of deadly eruption, scientists say.19 Jul 07:30 PM
New ZealandHidden bangs: Scientists reveal hundreds of ancient NZ eruptionsThese smaller, more frequent eruptions have been overlooked in the past.11 Jul 11:24 PM
New ZealandExtreme cameraman says he was 'left for dead' in home invasion'The freelancer spent two days in hospital after being bashed.03 Jul 04:13 AM
New ZealandNZ's 'supervolcano' just had its shakiest year in decades - but no risk of blowingScientists are probing a spate of recent quakes at Taupo - but say it's not about to blow.27 Jun 10:23 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu fall: 'I saw sky and gravel and rock flash before my eyes'His first thought after a tumble down a mountain: "I am going to need a helicopter."20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOpening a bottle a 'big achievement', say two White Island survivorsThe couple must wear gaiters, sunglasses and protective clothing when out walking.13 Jun 07:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer cop says he questioned Whakaari risks but 'no action' takenThere are now 27 WorkSafe staff working on the investigation into the eruption.13 Jun 01:00 AM
New Zealand'We've been wronged': US White Island honeymooners seek damagesThe honeymooners plan to seek damages from both the cruise line and the tour operators.10 Jun 08:28 AM
New Zealand'I really miss him': Grandmother still grieves for White Island tour guide'They just shouldn't have been there at all.'10 Jun 02:53 AM
New ZealandNewlywed tourists recall Whakaari/White Island horror'I mean it was just the most terrifying moment in my life.'09 Jun 08:14 AM
New ZealandSix months on, White Island could erupt again with little warningSix months after White Island's deadly blow, fresh magma has been found near its surface.09 Jun 07:26 AM
TravelHow to experience Pompeii right nowEnjoy a private viewing of a standout exhibition.23 May 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhakaari / White Island eruption leads to internal reviewIt will review the department's roles and responsibilities for offshore islands.16 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandHeartwarming moment as White Island survivor welcomed homeA woman who survived the White Island eruption has been reunited with her family.16 May 02:50 AM
LifestyleExploring the volcanoes in your backyardWe walked every one of Auckland's 53 volcanoes - here are the city's best.09 May 10:28 PM
New ZealandWhite Island survivor opens up about losing her father and younger sisterStephanie Browitt, 23, suffered third-degree burns to 70 per cent of her body.29 Apr 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Proven potential for harm' before Whakaari eruptionIn 2018, researchers cited seven life-threatening "near misses" at Whakaari since 2006.28 Apr 06:37 PM
New ZealandWhite Island survivors held breath for two minutes underwaterNew account of helicopter pilot Brian Depauw's life-saving instructions to his passengers.18 Apr 03:20 AM
TourismWhite Island Tours gets $150,000 wage subsidy for 36 staffTourists are no longer taken to the volcano but the company has more on its plate.16 Apr 07:38 PM
WorldWorld-famous Krakatoa volcano erupts in IndonesiaThere are reports of a "large magmatic eruption" happening right now.10 Apr 10:13 PM
New ZealandAuckland, the city everyone loves to hate. Here's why you shouldn'tHere's 10 great ways to enjoy your time in Auckland.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandState of unrest: Hottest temperature recorded on Whakaari/White IslandThe temperature in the lava lobes was sitting at its hottest temperature to date.09 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandWhen will Taupo's next 'super-eruption' happen?Four of the 10 recorded 'super-eruptions' in past 2.8 million years have happened in NZ.02 Mar 02:47 AM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island survivor Kelsey Waghorn shares recovery progressA recent photo shows how far she's come in only eight weeks.01 Mar 06:16 AM
