Volcano
Our Changing World for 10 May 2018
The book "The Face of Nature" is an environmental history of the Otago Peninsula, and a world first attempt to drill into an active submarine volcano. Audio
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano will fizzle for some time
New Zealand volcanologist Janine Kripper says lava could continue flowing out of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano for some time. She spoke with Rowan Quinn. Audio
'We had no idea it would happen this fast'
Woodlin Nelson's home was one of the first to go up in flames before being swallowed by lava on Hawaii's Big Island. He told Rowan Quinn his family lost everything, but they hope to one day rebuild on… Video, Audio
Big Island residents 'pelted by falling rocks'
Residents of Pohoa on Hawaii's Big Island say they could be out of their homes for months or even years as the lava from the Kilauea volcano threatens their homes. Video, Audio
Hawaii homeowners unlikely to be insured for lava fires
Lava on Hawaii's Big Island is "pulsing", loud and "boiling hot" - and it is sparking fires which are destroying homes - homes which probably aren't insured for such events, USA Today reporter Trevor… Video, Audio
Lava destroys more than 25 homes on Hawaii's Big Island
More than 1700 people have been evacuated from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, which has destroyed 25 homes and is showing no signs of letting up. Audio
11,000 people to be permanently evacuated from Ambae Island
Vanuatu's government says it plans to permanently move the entire 11,000 strong population of the island of Ambae amid the latest volcanic eruptions. Vanuatu's Internal Affairs Minister Andrew Napuat… Video, Audio
Sound art beneath an Auckland volcano
Auckland producer Tim Dodd goes to a concert with a difference: art music performed in a lava cave under Mt Eden. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 24 March 2018
Almost four weeks since a magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Papua New Guinea's Highlands, the response effort is picking up pace; Vanuatu's disaster authorities are in emergency mode again amid intensified… Audio
Island evacuated as long dormant PNG volcano awakens
Radio New Zealand Pacific's Johnny Blades with the latest from the volcanic activity at Kadovar in Papua New Guinea. Audio
The impact of Mt Agung's eruption on the Balinese
Mt Agung has erupted again in the past 24 hours, raining volcanic ash down the slopes of Bali's tallest volcano and sending massive plumes into the sky. It's a clear sign of the ongoing threat posed… Audio
Bali extends airport closure as eruptions cause lahars
About 150,000 people will leave their homes on the slopes of Mount Agung, Bali's governor says, with authorities saying they will enforce evacuations if necessary.
Bali's Mount Agung spewing ash, could it erupt?
David Rothery is a Professor of Planetary Geosciences at The Open University he says The volcano Agung might at last be delivering the large eruption that has been feared for several weeks. Audio
Mt Agung ash and rock eruptions close Bali airport
Eruptions from Bali's Mt Agung volcano have forced the island's airport to close, stranding passengers, mostly tourists, and prompting local authorities to move thousands of locals. Video, Audio
ECLIPSE - getting ready for a supervolcano eruption
An $8-million research programme to better understand the Taupo supervolcano and prepare the community for an eruption has just begun. Audio
Vanuatu eruption: Ambae islanders' chaotic week
We've been reporting this week about the evacuation of the entire population of the Vanuatu island of Ambae. Eleven thousand people are living in the temporary centres hastily set up to house them… Audio
Evacuation phase of volcano island exodus winds down in Vanuatu
The evacuation phase of the exodus from the volcano island of Ambae in Vanuatu is drawing to a close three days ahead of schedule. More than 11,000 people have been relocated to three nearby islands… Audio
New Zealand aid arrives in Vanuatu
250,000 worth of relief supplies, including 800 tarpaulins, 800 hygiene kits and 200 mum and baby kits from New Zealand have arrived in Vanuatu. Koroi Hawkins joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Thousands evacuate volcanic island in Vanuatu
Authorities on the Vanuatu Island of Ambae fear they may have underestimated the number of people who need to evacuate by as many as 4000. Video, Audio
Vanuatu evacuee numbers higher than expected
The number of evacuees leaving the Vanuatu island of Ambae where the Manaro Voui volcano continues to belch ash and smoke is higher than expected and continues to climb. Audio