But until last year, little was known of the mountain’s geology, or its fiery formation. In his new book, and more ...

New Zealand's volcanic geological heritage is still quite evident across its landscape today, particularly in the numerous active volcanoes that still dot the country (including the terrifying ...

New Zealand officials say a number of people are "unaccounted for" after the White Island volcano, also known as Whakaari, erupted. The island is a popular attraction, and tour groups were said to ...

Ever since the deadly eruption of Mount Tarawera in 1886, New Zealand has invested heavily in a sophisticated warning system - all in an effort to prevent another major tragedy. National Treasure ...

New Zealand officials have raised the alert code for the offshore volcano Whakaari/White Island, which is emitting large steam and gas plumes containing more ash. The island, situated off the east ...

A pair of U.S.-born teenage brothers have been identified as victims of the New Zealand volcano eruption, while their parents remain missing. Matthew Hollander, 13, and Berend Hollander ...

What is famous in New Zealand ... is a World Heritage Site and home to three of New Zealand’s active volcanoes. The last eruption occurred in 2012 on Mt Tongariro, but despite the regions ...

New Zealand, which is home to 5 million people, sits on the “Ring of Fire,” an arc of seismic faults around the Pacific Ocean where earthquakes and volcanoes are common.