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Short burst of seismic activity detected at Whakaari/White Island
A short, volcanic tremor was detected at Whakaari/White Island at 4am on June 1.
Mt Ruapehu experiencing 'minor volcanic unrest' - Geonet
The crater lake temperature has cooled, but minor unrest is still being recorded.
Who's responsible for safety on Whakaari/White Island?
After months of review, it's still not clear who's in charge of safety on volcanic island.
Whakaari/White Island: 13 parties to appear in court
Court appearance for alleged health and safety breaches in the lead-up to the eruption.
Whakaari WorkSafe hearing expected to draw crowds
Whakatāne District Court hearing will be livestreamed to a second location.
How long would it take to evacuate people in an Auckland eruption?
It could take just 49 hours to move 320,000 Aucklanders before an eruption, study finds.
Residents flee after volcano erupts in Congo
The eruption took out a highway that connects Goma with the city of Beni.
How a major Auckland eruption would reshape the city
New model shows Auckland eruption would redraw suburbs and cost local sectors billions.
Specialist White Island response crew discussed before tragedy
In tragic timing, a response simulation had also been planned for 2 months after eruption.
Harrowing photos show White Island survivor's remarkable recovery
Stephanie Browitt has shared the latest photos that show just how far she has come.
How the Whanganui Basin reveals region's geological history
Whanganui geology attracts students, fossil hunters. Dr Hamish Campbell explains why.
Queen releases first royal statement without Prince Philip
She expressed her sympathies after volcanic disruptions in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
St Vincent: Cruises evacuate island, but only vaccinated passengers
In tears, the St Vincent PM told citizens evacuation was only for those with vaccines.
Volcano erupts on Caribbean island, thousands flee
An explosive eruption has rocked a volcano on the Caribbean island of St Vincent.
'Mordor on your doorstep' Reykjavik volcano draws crowds
Large crowds have amassed eager to get close to the lava flows of a once-dormant volcano.
Sleeping giant: What will the next Taranaki eruption look like?
Mt Taranaki is slumbering in one of its longest-ever quiet periods. How will it awaken?
Whakaari/White Island eruption: 3 more defendants named
Three parties who did not identify themselves can now be revealed.
Satellite images can warn of future eruptions - expert
Satellites spotted part of Whakaari's crater collapsing in the days before the eruption.
Scientists launch rocks at roofs in Auckland volcano study
Scientists firing rocks at roofs to explore how buildings may fare in Auckland eruption.
Incredible images show eerie aftermath of Philippine eruption
A ghostly landscape greets displaced villagers one year after Taal volcano erupted.
Smart sensing tech to help scientists peer inside volcanoes
Remote-sensing tech could give unprecedented look at hidden processes heating up Ruapehu.
Monitoring Ruapehu's crater lake for signs of eruption
Monitoring the crater lake helps scientists to calculate the volcanic alert level of Ruapehu. Video / GNS
Whakaari/White Island tragedy: Charges revealed
For all organisations on each charge the maximum penalty is a fine of $1.5 million.
WorkSafe's White Island prosecution adjourned to next year
The case will be heard in March next year.
Sasha Borissenko: Who are the legal eagles of the National Party?
More than 20% of Parliament is made up of lawyers; who are National's legal industry reps?
'Breaking point': Burns surgeon talks of White Island horror, loss and emotional trauma
A top burns surgeon says he was pushed to breaking point by the White Island tragedy.
White Island body recovery mission: 'The team told me they needed to stop'
The leader of the White Island body recovery has spoken of the dangerous mission
Whakaari tragedy: Why scientists should welcome charges against GNS
OPINION: Today's society demands clearer, louder safety warnings. That's not unreasonable.
Whakaari/White Island eruption: Who is facing charges over the deadly excursion?
The fallout is continuing a year after the deadly volcanic eruption.
White Island eruption: GNS Science defiant over charges
Prosecutions pit government agencies against each other.
Science agency charged over White Island eruption stands by its people
GNS Science says it will carry on monitoring and alerting Kiwis to volcanic activity.
'Irreplaceable loss': Whakaari toll rises to 22 as police confirm further death
Twenty-two people have now died as a result of the disaster.