'It was a close call' - Why it took 50 years to build Ruapehu's lahar warning system
That's despite a series of eruptions in 1995 and 1996 highlighting the mountain's risk
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'Carriages torn apart like sardine cans' - photographer's view of 'eerie' Tangiwai crash scene
A newsman describes the crash scene in episode two of Tangiwai: A Forgotten History
Bodies of 11 climbers recovered after volcanic eruption in Indonesia
Mount Marapi spewed thick columns of ash as high as 3000m in Sunday’s eruption.
'She died in my arms': Tangiwai survivor recalls 'scene from hell'
Witnesses share their stories in episode one of Tangiwai: A Forgotten History
'The scene from hell': Survivors reveal the true horror of NZ's worst rail disaster
A six-part series on the train crash that rocked New Zealand.
Everything that could go wrong if Maunga Taranaki erupted
The biggest threat to health from an eruption will be from disruption to infrastructure.
Thousands evacuated in Papua New Guinea after Mt Ulawun erupts
An estimated 13,000 have been evacuated since the eruption began.
Watch: A new 'Christchurch' - Residents flee as quakes split roads, eruption pending
An Icelandic town faces a possible Christchurch quake disaster as residents flee to safety
Icelandic town evacuated amid volcano, lava warnings
Rising volcanic activity at Reykjavik forced the evacuation of a small fishing village.
Watch: Explosive volcanic eruption creates new island off Japan
The first images of the youngest island on the planet have been released.
Tongan economic activity rebounds, significant uncertainties remain
The Pacific island nation's economy is performing strongly but faces growing headwinds.
White Island tragedy will change the way adventure tourism works in NZ
Whakaari Management Limited has been found guilty of breaching workplace safety laws.
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano ash still causing power outages
Tongatapu is experiencing disruption from Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai over a year on.
Tsunami, ashfall and pyroclastic flows: BoP volcanoes subject of new study
Scientists head out to Mayor and White islands on RV Tangaroa tomorrow.
Ash buried in Antarctica puts date on Lake Taupō’s last big blow
Ash buried deep in Antarctic ice highlights the eruptive power of our famous supervolcano.
Ruapehu has had a great ski season – but we need to reimagine the future of our iconic volcano
Ski fields on the North Island volcano have faced huge economic uncertainty.
WorkSafe, Whakaari Management at odds over duties of land-owners
WorkSafe says the company should have questioned if the island was safe.
Chateau Tongariro’s tangled web of cost traps taxpayers
What, we must ask ourselves, is the grande dame worth?
Mt Taranaki could erupt with less warning than scientists thought
Sleeping stratovolcano Mt Taranaki could erupt with scant warning, new study suggests.
What is it like to visit Tonga, 18 months on from the volcanic eruption?
This Pacific Island paradise is ready to welcome tourists.
'I wandered about in a daze': What it was like being part of the Erebus recovery team
Colin Monteath recalls his work after the plane crash that killed all 257 people onboard.
Scientists just reconstructed Rangitoto’s fiery past - here’s what they learned
Fresh findings back the theory Auckland’s biggest volcano was active for centuries.
Visitors led to ‘greater chance’ of ‘mass casualty event' on Whakaari, says volcanologist
It is the third week of the trial into the health and safety failings over tourist trips.
Rangitoto volcano discovery adds ‘new dimension’ to city’s hazard-scape
Scientists reveal fresh insights into how Auckland’s youngest, largest volcano erupts.
'Sounds I never want to hear again': Young Whakaari victim gives evidence
Jesse Langford lost his mum, dad and sister on Whakaari.
‘Skin was falling off’: Whakaari chopper pilot comforted burns victims
Brian Depauw piloted his first solo chopper trip to Whakaari on the fateful day in 2019.
'Stay away': Tourist receive shocking warning in popular Europe spot
Travellers have been told to stay away, or risk the consequences.
White Island trial begins: What you need to know
The trial is expected to run for four months.
'Spectacular' Hawaiian volcanic eruption expected to bring queues of tourists
Park officials are bracing for visitors, as 'pretty' sights fill the active crater.
Lead Whakaari burns surgeon Dr Richard Wong She honoured on King's Birthday
'We rebuild bodies to restore lives and that’s what we're trying to do.'
What woke up Taupō? Super-volcano’s year-long episode leaves burning questions
One of Taupō's biggest bouts in 150 years has left scientists more questions than answers.
GNS Science pleads guilty to reduced Whakaari/White Island charge
Meanwhile, the island's owners have failed in a bid to have their charges thrown out.
Weather wipes out last remaining sensors on Whakaari
GeoNet also uses satellite information and monitoring flights to assess the island.