Eruption
Long Read: Strange Days on Lake Rotomahana
By Tim Bollinger: Once New Zealand’s very own wonder of the world, the Pink and White Terraces were destroyed in a single night of volcanic destruction. Audio
Churches grateful on anniversary of Tonga eruption
Churches across Tonga commemorated the victims and struggles endured as a result of the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano one year ago.
The ongoing impact of the Hunga Tonga eruption
Almost a year on from Tonga's devastating undersea volcanic eruption, volcanologist Shane Cronin asseses the impact and implications for monitoring other Pacific fault lines. The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha… Audio
What we know about the Tonga eruption, four months on
It was the biggest eruption the world had seen in decades, but there's still so much scientists are piecing together about what happened when Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai blew. Audio
Covering Tonga’s eruption - without communications
That epic undersea eruption in Tonga was heard around the region - and recorded and analysed in minute detail, even from space. But a comprehensive communications wipeout cut reporters off from… Video, Audio
How some asteroids can sneak up on us
Researchers from the University of Hawai'i have looked into how asteroids can sneak up on us without detection. The study was undertaken by astronomer Dr Richard Wainscoat, who joins the show to… Audio
Tonga Eruption: An update
We'll get the latest on the situation in Tonga with RNZ Pacific's Lydia Lewis. Audio
Whakaari trial: Defendants call for more time before pleas
Most of the defendants accused of health and safety breaches in the lead-up to the deadly 2019 Whakaari eruption say they need more time before they can enter pleas.
Thirteen parties have been… Video, Audio
Calling Home: Rowan Bashford in Iceland
Christchurch native Rowan Bashford is living his best life in Iceland, where he runs a guiding company with his partner, Guðný Diljá Helgadóttir, and lives on a farm called Malarás in the Öræfi… Audio
Cafe owner on Whakaari eruption commemoration
The Panel speaks to Taylor Ulufonua who owns the popular eatery Cafe 4 U. Audio
Whakatane marks anniversary of Whakaari eruption
The Panel speaks to 1xx reporter Alexander Goldsmith about the day's commemorations in Whakatane. Audio
Calling Home: Dr. Janine Krippner in Washington D.C.
Janine Krippner can't remember a time in her life when she hasn't been completely besotted by volcanoes, and with a lead role at the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program in Washington D.C., she is… Audio
Government announces support for businesses hit by the eruption
Financial support has been confirmed for businesses badly hit by the Whakaari White Island eruption. Last week it announced a five million dollar fund for Whakatane and also the Westland community… Audio
An expert's guide to burn injury recovery
Dr. Steven Wolf is the current president of the American Burn Association and has extensive experience with severe burn victims. He offers some insight into the recovery process for those burn victims… Audio
The latest on the Whakaari/White Island situation
RNZ reporter Robin Martin joins the show to give an update on what's been happening today in relation the Whakaari/White Island eruption Audio
Update on Whakaari eruption and tourism rules questioned
The latest on the situation following the Whakaari/White Island eruption and tourism professor Michael Lueck talks about what it means for the future of adventure tourism rules. Audio
Update on Whakaari / White Island
RNZ reporter Andrew McRae is based in Whakatane, and gives us an update on the latest news from Whakaari / White Island. Audio
Whakaari /White Island live press update
Chief Coroner Judge Deborah Marshall and Acting Assistant Commissioner Bruce Bird address the media about the identification and coronial processes following the Whakaari/White Island eruption. Audio
US volcanologist voiced concern seven years ago
Erik Klemetti is a geosciences professor at Denison University in Ohio and joins Kathryn to talk about why he wrote about his concerns over tourism to White Island/Whakaari back in 2012. Audio
Whakaari /White Island : how risk is determined
GNS Volcanologist Brad Scott has been monitoring and visiting White Island for around 40 years. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 3. Audio