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Preparedness urged in Hawaii as volcano threat shifts
Rocks roughly 60cm in diameter have been found a few hundred metres away from the crater of Hawaii's erupting Kilauea volcano.
Authorities issue red alert as Hawaii eruption intensifies
Explosions have intensified on Hawaii's Kilauea volcano today, spewing ash and sparking a red alert for aviation for the first time since the latest eruption began 12 days ago.
New fissures open at Hawaii volcano, forcing more evacuations
At least four new fissures have opened on Hawaii's Kilauea volcano this week, prompting more evacuations.
Signs Hawaii volcano could hurl rocks 'size of cows'
Fears of a massive volcanic eruption have prompted the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to shut down indefinitely today.
Could a volcanic eruption like Kilauea happen in Auckland?
The ongoing eruption of Kilauea in Hawaii could provide some valuable lessons about Auckland volcanoes. That's the view of researchers from GNS Science, who say that if a volcano were to erupt in… Audio
Hawaii governor eases risks with lava eruption near power plant
Hawaii has signed an emergency proclamation to address safety threats posed by ongoing volcanic eruptions near a geothermal power plant storing flammables.
More volcanic eruptions could shoot out 'ballistic rocks'
An explosion in Hawaii's erupting Kilauea volcano is likely to be the first of a series of larger explosions that could throw rocks and ash from the crater, threatening a nearby town where 43,000… Video, Audio
Hawaii volcano could start shooting big rocks
A large explosion in Hawaii's Kilauea volcano could mark the beginning of more violent activity, geologists say. Video
More evacuations from Hawaii volcano
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has erupted out of two new vents prompting authorities to call for an immediate evacuation of residents from a second neighbourhood on the Big Island. Video, Audio
New spate of activity begins from Hawaii's Kilauea
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has erupted again, spewing toxic gases out of two new vents and prompting authorities to call for an immediate evacuation of residents from a second neighbourhood.
More people flee their homes on Hawaii's Big Island
More evacuations called for on Hawaii's Big Island as volcano continues to erupt lava and toxic gas. 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
Hawaii volcanic eruption threatens power plant
There are fears an erupting volcano in Hawaii could threaten a geothermal power plant on the Big Island. Video
Sunscreen ban could increase Hawaii skin cancer risk
The risk of developing skin cancer could increase in Hawaii if a bill banning the sale of certain types of sunscreen becomes law, dermatologists say.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, destroys dozens of homes
The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has now destroyed 35 homes and buildings. At least 1,700 residents have fled their homes. Ben Gutierrez from Hawaii News joins us with the latest details. Audio
Warning of large aftershocks as volcano erupts in Hawaii
There may be more large aftershocks in Hawaii following Friday's 6.9 magnitude earthquake associated with the eruption of the Kilauea Volcano, the Volcano Observatory is warning. Video
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
Hawaii's volcano evacuees rescue pets
Residents evacuated from homes threatened by a volcanic eruption on Hawaii's Big Island were able to make a quick return visit to rescue pets, medicines and essential documents.
