Volcanoes
Death toll rises in Guatemala volcanic eruption
Reuters is reporting the death toll in the volcanic eruption in Guatemala is now 62. The Fuego volcano which is about 40km southwest of the capital Guatemala City spewed rock gas and ash into the sky… Audio
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
Mt Agung has deep significance for the Balinese
According to international media coverage, the main problem with Gunung Agung's eruption is that the airport is closed and tourists cannot get in or out.
Colin Wilson - Supervolcano sleuth
Geologist Professor Colin Wilson has this week been awarded the 2017 Rutherford Medal, the highest honour granted by New Zealand's Royal Society Te Aprangi, for his research into understanding large… Audio
Top science award goes to a 'supervolcanologist'
The 2017 Rutherford Prize has been awarded to Victoria University of Wellington geologist Colin Wilson for his work on supervolcanoes such as Taupo. Audio
Vanuatu volcano islands evacuation effort in full swing
Ferries, trawlers and other boats are chugging towards the Vanuatu island of Ambae, as the country continues to evacuate about five percent of its population as the island's volcano continues to… Video, Audio
Bali evacuees surge as volcano threat grows
Over 100,000 people are sheltering in makeshift evacuation centres on the Indonesian island, amid warnings the increasingly active Mount Agung volcano could erupt any time.
11,000 evacuated ahead of volcanic eruption in Vanuatu
Dan McGarry from Vanuatu Daily Post says the evacuation of Ambae due to a volcanic threat has been well managed, but the country might need assistance in the near future. Video, Audio
NZDF flyover shows extent of Vanuatu volcanic activity
Aerial footage of Monaro, which has forced thousands to flee their homes, shows plumes of smoke, ash and rocks erupting from its crater. Video, Audio
Vanuatu volcano: Evacuations continue
About half of the population on the Vanuatu island of Ambae is being evacuated because of a continuing volcanic eruption. The volcano in the centre of the island at the island's centre has been… Audio
Science commentator Kathy Campbell
Hurricane Harvey has wreaked havoc in the US city of Houston, so why did it have such a massive impact? Scientists attempt to solve the mystery of the sun's corona during the total eclipse in the US… Audio
Volcanoes found under Antarctic ice
Scientists believe they have found the largest volcanic region on earth - under the ice of Antarctica.
Will your roof withstand flying volcanic rocks?
Geologists are using a vertical cannon to test how different roofing materials - and even hard hats - can withstand the impact of flying volcanic rocks. Video, Audio
Exploring Auckland's underbelly
Speleologist Peter Crossley joins Kathryn Ryan to talk about Auckland's extensive network of lava caves which he's spent five decades of his life documenting. Audio, Gallery
Bill McGuire - Climate change and natural disasters
Global warming may not only be causing more destructive weather events - hurricanes, typhoons, more king tides, flooding - it could also be shaking the ground underneath our feet. Volcanologist… Audio
Five Auckland volcanoes to close to vehicles
Five volcanic cones in Auckland, including One Tree Hill and Mt Victoria, will be open only to pedestrians from next year. Video, Audio
Written in stone - the first Māori gardens
The Otuataua Stonefields Historic Reserve, in South Auckland, is home to New Zealand's earliest gardens and is a significant archaeological site. Audio
Ruapehu crater lake heats up
Seismic activity on Mount Ruapehu is increasing as the temperature of the crater lake steadily rises.
White Island volcanic alert lowered
The volcanic alert on White Island in the Bay of Plenty has been been lowered after last week's small eruption.
Minor volcanic eruption by Bay of Plenty's White Island
The volcanic alert for White Island in Bay of Plenty has been raised a notch. GNS said an eruption was recorded on the Island late last night. It said the...