New ZealandWhakaari eruption: Conviction has ‘concerning implications’ for landlordsIsland's owners are challenging the criminal conviction of their company.29 Oct 08:59 PM
PoliticsEmergency management roadmap due early next yearThe roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.09 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhat’s going on at Whakaari/White Island?Erupted ash from Whakaari has forced flight cancellations. What can we expect next?22 Aug 04:34 AM
New ZealandFlights resume after volcanic cloud billows from Whakaari/White IslandA column of ash has grown considerably in the air above Whakaari.22 Aug 01:57 AM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island ash plume halts flights in Bay of PlentyA column of ash has grown considerably in the air above Whakaari.21 Aug 09:19 PM
New ZealandNew active vent discovered on Whakaari/White IslandRecent increased activity could continue for weeks or months scientists say.16 Aug 12:35 AM
New ZealandMagma indicated: ‘Regular’ eruptions likely to continue at Whakaari/White IslandEruption hazards are 'largely restricted' to the island, GNS Science says.12 Aug 03:39 AM
New ZealandWatch: Whakaari/White Island crater after recent eruptionThe marine volcano had a minor eruption on Friday and a 'continuous' eruption on Sunday.12 Aug 02:12 AM
New ZealandDrone footage of White Island in Level 3The Volcanic Alert Level has been raised to Level 3 at White Island following minor eruptions on Friday and Sunday. Video / Geoff Mackley, youtube.com/@geoffmackleyWatch11 Aug 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Continuous minor eruption': Whakaari/White Island emits ash plumeSatellite data showed the plume contained a minor amount of volcanic ash.10 Aug 11:45 PM
New ZealandNew camera keeping an eye on Whakaari/White IslandThe camera looks west giving another view of the volcano.06 Aug 10:01 PM
New Zealand'Genuine Kiwi bloke': Police name man who died on fishing trip near WhakaariHis funeral will be held in Rotorua on Friday.31 Jul 03:42 AM
New ZealandWhakaari ash plume silhouetted at sunriseGas and steam spewed out of White Island this morning.25 Jul 08:49 PM
New ZealandBody found in search off Whakaari/White Island, believed to be man who went overboardPolice earlier said the missing person was one of four on the vessel.25 Jul 03:36 AM
New ZealandPerson overboard may have been missing since midnight, search under way near Whakaari/White IslandFlight radar shows a rescue helicopter traversing the area.24 Jul 07:25 PM
New ZealandCrater lake disappears: What's driving Whakaari/White Island?Gas and steam was now exiting from an enlarged vent on the crater floor.17 Jul 11:22 PM
New ZealandExtremely rare beaked whale washes ashore in Otago'Since the 1800s, only six samples have ever been documented worldwide.'15 Jul 02:35 AM
New ZealandWatch: Impressive plumes seen from Whakaari - but what's causing them?Social media flooded with photos of the plumes taken from the Bay of Plenty coast.09 Jul 11:58 PM
New Zealand'Beast has been well behaved': Mayor writes to ministers over volcano concernsLack of Whakaari/White Island monitoring increases ‘existential risk’.04 Jul 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhite Island Tours declares insolvency, liquidators appointedCompany struggled to raise money to pay a fine after eruption tragedy.10 Jun 12:25 AM
New ZealandVolcanic unrest continues at Whakaari/White IslandThe volcano continues to emit elevated levels of magmatic gas, GeoNet says.06 Jun 01:19 AM
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
New ZealandSt John, migrant abuse and PNG landslide | Focus Morning Bulletin May 27, 2024St John urged to assess its call-taking process, elderly migrants tell of abuse by New Zealand children and Papua New Guinea considers foreign support.Watch26 May 07:45 PM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island may be moving into ‘eruptive episode’ - GNSGNS Science says the initial eruption happened about 8.20am yesterday.25 May 04:58 AM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island: Boaties told to avoid area after minor eruptionGNS Science says the eruption happened about 8.20am.23 May 11:13 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
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 ZealandWhakaari: Island's owners say they have no insurance to fund victims' reparationsTwenty-two people died and 25 others were injured when the island erupted in 2019.04 Mar 07:25 PM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island: Tour company cannot afford $517k fine, likely to closeTwenty-two people died and 25 others were injured when the island erupted in 2019.03 Mar 06:14 PM
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 ZealandWhakaari eruptions victims awarded more than $10m in reparationsTwenty-two people died in the eruption and 25 others were injured in 2019.01 Mar 12:17 AM
New ZealandGNS Science pushes for lower fine over Whakaari failingsThe sentencing hearing will return for the judge’s decision this afternoon.29 Feb 07:06 PM
New ZealandWhakaari tour companies maintain they were misled by WorkSafe, other govt agenciesResearch institute GNS Science will be sentenced separately today.28 Feb 06:34 PM
New ZealandWhakaari defendant seeks up to 55pc reduction in fine for guilty pleaCourt hears more from the victims, families and lawyers at the second day of sentencing.27 Feb 07:27 PM
