WorldIndonesia’s Mt Semeru eruption buries homes, damages bridgeHighest volcano on Indonesia's most densely populated island has erupted.05 Dec 09:22 AM
WorldMauna Loa eruption: Lava oozes towards main highwayWorld's largest active volcano will overwhelm major road within days.01 Dec 06:11 PM
WorldA flare and a spare: Hawaii volcano visitors see 2 eruptionsThe first eruption in 38 years of Mauna Loa is drawing big crowds to Hawaii.30 Nov 08:35 PM
WorldExplainer: What hazards are posed by Hawaii’s Mauna Loa?Why the world's largest active volcano has erupted into action after 40 quiet years.29 Nov 06:16 PM
WorldFor the lava God! World’s largest active volcano eruptsHawaiian giant spews ash and debris for the first time in four decades.28 Nov 05:57 PM
Talanoa'It was like a shotgun blast directly into the sky' - NIWA marine geologistThe Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai volcano is the largest eruption ever recorded on Earth.21 Nov 12:56 AM
New ZealandNZ scientists to recreate Tonga's monster eruptionNZ scientists are learning how January's big blow in Tonga started - by reconstructing it.13 Nov 03:20 AM
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
