New ZealandWhakaari owners to face trial next year over fatal volcanic eruptionOwners of White Island claim they did try to ensure the safety of others on the island.18 Oct 04:26 AM
TalanoaBaby island emerges in Pacific after Tonga underwater volcano eruptsA new 'baby' island has been spotted in the middle of the ocean near Tonga.26 Sep 04:32 AM
WorldTonga volcano eruption could warm the EarthHunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai blast shot millions of tons of water vapour into the atmosphere.22 Sep 06:32 PM
TalanoaHuge Tongan volcano reveals special atmospheric waveThe atmospheric wave, theorised but never proven, has eluded detection for 85 years.21 Sep 01:28 AM
WorldAfterglow from eruption creating multi-coloured twilight above frozen continentAfterglow from eruption creating multi-coloured twilight above frozen continent.17 Jul 05:32 AM
New ZealandWill scientists be able to pick NZ's future eruptions?The Whakaari tragedy showed eruptions can happen any time. Can NZ better forecast them?26 Jun 12:21 AM
TalanoaDeadly Tongan volcano unlikely to erupt in near futureThe eruption last year generated forces 500 times bigger than the Hiroshima atomic bomb.23 May 08:50 PM
New ZealandVolcanic unrest: More than 80 earthquakes recorded under Lake Taupō in three weeksAccording to GeoNet, earthquake swarms are common in the Taupō Volcanic Zone.20 May 09:00 PM
TalanoaTonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption: What a Kiwi volcanologist discoveredWhat we know about the Tongan volcano eruption and tsunami four months on.15 May 11:35 PM
New Zealand'We cannot be held responsible': Decision made on NEMA charges in Whakaari caseWorkSafe charges against the National Emergency Management Agency have been dismissed.03 May 10:44 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu has strongest tremor in 20 yearsA period of heightened unrest continues for Mt Ruapehu.02 May 09:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNational Emergency Management Agency's legal challengeThe agency has sought a discharge without conviction.29 Apr 12:56 AM
New ZealandHow hidden seismic cues could tip off the next big blowCould hidden seismic signals be the key to predicting New Zealand's next big eruption?20 Apr 09:00 AM
Environment'Pressure could be building': Mt Ruapehu in longest period of unrest in 20 yearsElevated volcanic unrest has been sustained at Mt Ruapehu for four weeks.19 Apr 09:00 AM
EnvironmentVolcanic unrest elevated at Mt Ruapehu as scientists monitor tremorsMt Ruapehu has been subject to elevated tremors for weeks, but eruption not expected.12 Apr 03:21 AM
New ZealandTemperatures at Mt Ruapehu crater lake continue to riseOver the past eight days, the temperature has risen further from 32C to 36C.05 Apr 04:50 AM
New ZealandNZ medical team to provide mental health support in TongaEight NZ medical profs have left for Tonga to help with trauma in tsunami aftermath.30 Mar 02:23 AM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu raised to volcanic alert level 2The last time Mt Ruapehu was moved to volcanic level 2 was in December 2020.21 Mar 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTonga eruption and the Kiwi scientist: What we know about the big blastNZ volcanologist arrives in Tonga to help reconstruct January's monster eruption.20 Mar 04:09 AM
WorldUncertain future for islanders who survived Tongan eruptionThe January 15 volcanic eruption that was so huge it echoed around the world.26 Feb 11:15 PM
TravelThis country beat New Zealand as 'most beautiful in the world'Do you think this popular holiday destination beats New Zealand's beaches and mountains?10 Feb 11:03 PM
WorldGlobal aid effort under way as big forces help tiny TongaThe HMNZS Wellington and Aotearoa are already in Tonga and other nations are helping too.22 Jan 07:19 PM
New ZealandShockwave of Tongan eruption recorded in Tauranga HarbourEvidence of tsunami waves was also recorded in the Bay.21 Jan 09:20 PM
WorldNomuka family in NZ say home in Tonga likely unliveableThe volcano eruption and tsunami caused extensive damage to the island.21 Jan 08:51 PM
New ZealandQueues taking four hours to process as generous public turn out for TongaThe aid is from a trust set up for the purpose of disaster relief in the Pacific.21 Jan 12:39 AM
WorldTongan port being checked for arrival of suppliesShipping channels and wharves at the main port assessed before supply drop.20 Jan 05:11 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Expect Tonga to rebuildOPINION: Our editorial on the recovery from the eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch mayor says Tonga helped in city's hour of need, asks locals to pay back the kindnessChch mayor encourages people to pay back the kindness Tonga showed after earthquakes.18 Jan 10:57 PM
New ZealandNZ needs to prepare for the hazards of an eruption - EQCThe Auckland Volcanic Field has been of particular interest in recent years.18 Jan 10:25 PM
WorldThree dead in Tonga eruption, all homes on Mango destroyedStill no contact from the Ha'apai group of islands and concerns for low-lying islands.18 Jan 05:59 PM
PoliticsTonga eruption: Water major priority, damage still unknownSir Michael Jones: 'We all feel the pain of another family member'.18 Jan 01:06 AM
WorldShocking images show island 'almost completely wiped out'The true extent of the damage can be seen from space.17 Jan 09:03 PM
WorldWatch: Volcanic ash rains on Tonga after eruptionFootage of ash raining from the skies as Tongans are told to take shelter.17 Jan 05:23 PM
New ZealandTongans in NZ anxiously await news from home: 'It's painful, you just feel hopeless'Tongans in New Zealand have been praying for their Pacific Island families.17 Jan 07:31 AM
