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Mt Tongariro's eruption
Mt Tongariro erupted for the first time in over a century at 11.50pm on August 6, 2012, raining ash onto many Central North Island roads and homes.
Mt Tongariro erupted for the first time in over a century at 11.50pm on August 6, 2012, raining ash onto many Central North Island roads and homes.
WeatherWatch.co.nz says today's wind map shows building north to north west winds which should keep the ash around less populated parts of NZ.
Bidders will get the rare chance to secure a piece of New Zealand history when the largest known collection of samples from the famed Pink and White Terraces goes under the hammer.
Four times in the past week, I have put my life in the hands of Air New Zealand's decision to fly under an ash cloud.
Jetstar and Qantas have cancelled all today's flights to, from and within New Zealand.
Flights over New Zealand could be disrupted for days as ash from the Chilean volcanic eruption...
Air NZ would adjust flight routes and altitudes to ensure aircraft remained clear of ash.
International flights have been cancelled as a volcanic ash cloud from Chile heads towards NZ,
The temperature of the lake has now fallen to about 33C and other monitored indicators show less activity.