An aviation colour warning for the island remains at "orange" to warn aircraft that a volcanic eruption is underway.
New Zealand
Fri, Nov 14
Fung-wong lashed the northern Philippines while the country was still dealing with the devastation wrought last week by Typhoon Kalmaegi.
World
Tue, Nov 11
The typhoon blew into Dinalungan town in Aurora province, bringing sustained winds of up to 185km/h and gusts of up to 230km/h.
Mon, Nov 10
The country was still dealing with the devastation wrought by Typhoon Kalmaegi, which left at least 204 people dead in central island provinces.
Sun, Nov 9
The Philippines is preparing for a new storm after Typhoon Kalmaegi killed 204 people, and at least five more in Vietnam on Friday.
Sat, Nov 8
Logging professionals are urging property owners to avoid doing the job alone and wait for help amid an influx of callouts.
Mon, Nov 3
Paramedics rushed to the aid of the 21-year-old after she was struck late on Thursday afternoon at a sporting complex on the Sunshine Coast.
Fri, Oct 31
Steven Guadard, who lives in Petit-Goâve in Haiti, said Hurricane Melissa killed his entire family.
Thu, Oct 30
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Politics
Hurricane Melissa left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica overnight.
"There is no infrastructure in the region that can withstand a Category 5," Prime Minister Andrew Holness said hours before the storm.
Tue, Oct 28
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm as it drew closer to Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage.
Kaikōura's mayor had a sleepless night in Wellington after fires broke out across his district on Tuesday.
Wed, Oct 22
Key state highways remain closed after the rain left roads damaged and small settlements cut off.
Fri, Oct 17
About 350 people were led to safety, with hundreds more in campsites awaiting rescue.
Mon, Oct 6
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The Construction Minister said he hadn't "seriously contemplated" recommending compensation for buildings remediated to standards that were now not required.
Sun, Oct 5
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Crime and Justice
Fri, Sep 12
West Coasters will soon be able to find out online if their property or one they’re thinking of buying is at risk from liquefaction – or a host of other damaging events.
Thu, Sep 4
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including nurses striking again, Aussie police have a message for anyone helping accused cop killer, and social media shame for a tennis fan.
Health
Tue, Sep 2
Two emergency mobile alerts were officially issued during the Kamchatka tsunami event of July 30-31 to warn people of dangerous tsunami activity in coastal areas - but some people got them repeatedly.
Environment
Wed, Aug 20
Based on the characteristics of this plate interface, and geological records of past earthquakes, it is likely the Hikurangi subduction zone is capable of producing earthquakes at magnitude 9.
Thu, Jul 31
Footage from the operating theatre showed the doctors holding the patient and clutching on to medical equipment as the room was rocked.
Every time it rains, residents of a Western Bay of Plenty neighbourhood watch and wait for the flood waters to rise.
Wed, Jul 30
Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery joins agencies speaking to media from Nelson airport after wild weather battered the region overnight.
Sat, Jul 12
