Volcano
Vanuatu volcano: 'We never thought this day would come'
An Auckland woman with family living on Vanuatu's Ambae Island says it's heartbreaking to see everyone being forced to evacuate their homes and communities. The Vanuatu government says all 11,000… Audio
Complete exodus ordered on Vanuatu island Ambae
The alert level for the Manaro volcano is at level 4 - the second highest level - with the Geohazards Department warning of flying rocks, volcanic gas, acid rain and ash falls. Video, Audio
Mass evacuation from near eruption in Vanuatu
7,000 people from remote Vanuatu villages have fled from spewing volcanic ash, as a state of emergency is declared. Video, Audio
Bali volcano: NZ issues travel warning
New Zealand has issued a travel warning for the popular holiday island of Bali, with fears a volcano could erupt imminently.
Thousands flee from their homes in Bali
Thousands of people have fled their homes in Bali as the active volcano Mount Agung is expected to erupt imminently. Video
Vanuatu volcano: State of Emergency declared
Vanuatu disaster management office on the evacuation of about half the population of Ambae due to the continuing volcanic eruption. Audio
Volcanic eruptions and the Ash Lab
The Ash Lab at the University of Canterbury is where geologists test the impact of volcanic ash on all sorts of vital infrastructure. Video, Audio
What would happen if an Auckland volcano erupted
A volcanic eruption in Auckland could cause a hot mix of gas, ash and other substances to spread over a 5km-wide area, scientists say.
Scientists investigate Auckland eruption scenarios
Canterbury University's Associate Professor Tom Wilson says we don't know exactly where the next eruption in Auckland will be but, when it happens, it's likely the magma will connect with water and… Audio
White Island volcanic alert raised after small eruption
The volcanic alert on White Island has been raised to level three, after a small eruption while a tour group was visiting.
Volcano erupts on French island of Reunion
The eruption of one of the most active volcanoes in the world has delighted French tourists and local residents on an island in the Indian Ocean. Video, Audio
Indonesian volcano erupts, killing seven people
Mount Sinabung, a volcano in Western Indonesia, has erupted killing several farmers.
White Island eruption no cause for concern - GNS
A new crater has been created on White Island after an eruption on Wednesday night. Audio
Ruapehu warning as crater lake cools
Scientists are worried cooling temperatures in the Mount Ruapehu crater lake may result in a minor eruption.
Ash cloud causes new flight delays
A volcanic ash cloud from Indonesia's Mount Raung has prompted Jetstar to cancel all flights in and out of Bali's Denpasar Airport.