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Scientists making pyroclastic currents - like that at White Island - to better model risk.
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White Island eruption: More than $200,000 raised for victims and families
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Simon Wilson: Beware small-minded politicians hiding behind fake economic arguments
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Person critically injured after E-scooter crash
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$9m raids: Police drop charges against accused trio
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Young woman and partner named as accused killer in murder case
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Smoke warning forced emergency landing at Auckland Airport
Flight NZ8109 from Auckland-Palmerston North made an emergency landing.
White Island tragedy a century ago: No one knew of volcano deaths for 9 days
Eleven men were killed by volcanic torrent 100 years ago at sulphur-mining island.
Govt makes drug court permanent in justice shake-up
But National is criticising what is says is a "soft-on-crime" approach.
Eden Park wants public backing to host six concerts a year
But some of the neighbours are not happy about it.
Dispute escalates: Tense scenes as striking drivers try to block bus
Protesters have stood on the road to block a packed replacement bus in Auckland.
Wayne Brown: 'Once in a lifetime' port move must be seized
The lead architect of the plan to move Auckland's port North writes on what it promises.
Chris Carr: Port move will only make traffic congestion worse
Comment: Traffic volumes around Auckland would increase substantially, not decrease.
Accused killer of toddler Malcolm Bell named
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Auckland blanketed in smoke from blaze on Māngere Mountain
Up to 25 firefighters battled huge fire on Māngere Mountain this morning.
Revealed: The corrupt cop and the $50m Mexican drug deal
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Building boss sees two fraud convictions quashed
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Man in custody after 90-minute police chase
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Eat well, pay less: Have the simple changes made a difference?
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New technology able to predict 'drowniest' days of summer
Water Safety New Zealand, who developed the technology, believe it will make a difference.
Auckland bus disruptions to continue into the week
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Ports of Auckland has to move, says Jacinda Ardern
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Legal bid to stop removal of trees from Auckland maunga
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