No end in sight to vast plume of ash
Britain is bracing for what scientists warn could be weeks of disruption from the volcanic dust cloud blanketing Europe.
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More than 2000 passengers are stuck in NZ as airports remain closed until at least 7am tomorrow.
Travellers grounded as air restrictions continue
UK airspace will remain closed until tomorrow morning, a shutdown which is costing the air industry an estimated $282 million a day.
Volcanic dust aborts Polish funeral trip
The Governor-General has been forced to cancel plans to attend the late Polish President's funeral.
Ash big threat to jet engines
Enhanced engine technology has magnified the risk of fatal damage to aircraft flying into volcanic ash clouds, writes Mathew Dearnaley.
Kiwis' travel plans upset by volcanic eruption
Kiwis travelling to the London Book Fair next week have been scattered and stranded all over the globe with volcanic ash continuing to disrupt flights across Europe.
Volcanic ash throws travel plans into disarray
1500 Air NZ passengers among more than a million affected by airport shutdowns across Europe.
Sumatra: Kiwi aid workers safe following 7.7 quake
Two New Zealand aid workers are safe and well following this morning's earthquake in Indonesia.
Champers sorbet to raise $500 per glass for Haiti
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