Volcano
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
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.
AudioVanuatu 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
More medical help needed for Vanuatu volcano evacuees
Some $250,000 worth of relief supplies from New Zealand has landed in Vanuatu, but a local hospital warns more medical staff are needed.
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
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
Help for people on Vanuatu's Ambae being sent
After activity at volcano Manaro voui increased on Saturday, a state of emergency has been declared and Vanuatu's government has allocated around $US2m to evacuate about 7000 people from danger zones.
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
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, AudioWhat 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.
