New ZealandWhite Island eruption warning issuedHydrothermal activity at White Island has increased and experts say there is "significant concern" the volcano could erupt with little or no warning.21 Jan 10:33 PM
New ZealandFireworks blamed for Mt Eden crater fireFireworks are believed to have been responsible for a large fire in the crater of Auckland's Mt Eden early this morning.20 Jan 06:53 PM
New ZealandBaited cameras dive deep into Kermadec TrenchNew Zealand scientists are hoping to capture new deep-sea species when they head out to one of the world's deepest undersea trenches this week.17 Jan 10:38 PM
New ZealandMountains stay on eruption alertThe steam and super-heated gases which have been pouring from the side of Mt Tongariro since two surprise eruptions last year are set to be a feature for years.15 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandGNS: Tongariro 'smoke' is only steamPlumes of "smoke" seen rising from Mt Tongariro today are not signs of increased volcanic activity, say GNS scientists.03 Jan 10:04 PM
New ZealandWhite Island volcanic alert level raisedThe volcanic alert level at White Island has been raised to 2 and the aviation colour code to orange.12 Dec 02:33 AM
New ZealandEruption response an 'overreaction'Taupo's mayor has criticised the response to Mt Tongariro's eruption this week, calling it an overreaction and saying we need to "learn to live with a live volcano".22 Nov 07:27 PM
New ZealandRuapehu a bigger threatAfter Mt Tongariro spewed ash into the sky, scientists are closely watching its potentially more destructive neighbour Mt Ruapehu.22 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandExperts: Tongariro could erupt againThe immediate threat of eruption at Mt Tongariro has passed but there remains a chance of another sudden eruption within the next two weeks, GNS Science says.22 Nov 12:33 AM
New ZealandSchool trampers get explosive lessonTamatea Intermediate School's volcano studies took on unexpected realism as Tongariro erupted in front of a fifth of the Hawkes Bay school's pupils on a trek during their end-of-year camp yesterday.21 Nov 09:40 PM
New ZealandVolcano safety warningPolice say they would "discourage" sightseers from travelling to Mt Tongariro following an eruption at the Te Maari crater today.21 Nov 03:36 AM
New ZealandVolcanic plumes at Tongariro eruptionThese images from the GeoNet camera at Te Maari Crater show the scene changing from 11.30am to 1.30 pm today, when an eruption occurred. 21 Nov 12:53 AM
New ZealandRuapehu adventure run to be movedAn adventure run on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu will be moved if the volcano does not erupt by this weekend.19 Nov 11:48 PM
New ZealandMeeting over Ruapehu eruption fearsOrganisers of an adventure run on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu are meeting volcanologists amid fears it could erupt in coming weeks.19 Nov 02:33 AM
New ZealandExperts: Eruption risk risingScientists are warning there are heightened signs of volcanic activity at Mt Ruapehu and an eruption could be just weeks away.16 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandRuapehu danger increasedPrime Minister John Key says he was made aware a few days ago that there was increased activity on Mt Ruapehu.16 Nov 06:18 AM
New ZealandKiwi finds HK supervolcanoA Kiwi scientist has helped discover a monster volcano under Hong Kong - one of just 50 'supervolcanoes' worldwide on the scale found under the city.16 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelMt Tongariro tracks to be reopenedOfficials are looking at reopening tracks which have been closed since the mountain's eruption.24 Aug 01:30 AM
New ZealandTongariro, White Island alerts downgradedTongariro erupted late on August 6, throwing out rock, ash and steam. It was the first time since 1897 that it had erupted.17 Aug 07:56 AM
TravelSilent for decades, Tongariro shows it can still kick ashOnly hours after Judy Bailey completed the Tongariro Crossing, the volcano awoke from its century-long slumber...13 Aug 11:00 PM
