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. Need a New Organ?

At least five people have been confirmed dead after New Zealand’s most active volcano erupted on Monday afternoon. New Zealand Police said the incident, which occurred just before 2:15 p.m ...

Researchers have discovered a potentially younger and active volcanic hotspot beneath the Cook Islands' waters, prompting ...

Credit: @ Didier Marti/Getty Images A series of relatively young underwater volcanoes has been discovered ... "Once fully processed and interpreted, our new seabed map should help any future ...

NEW ZEALAND military specialists had to wear protective gear to survive the toxic gasses spewing from the small - but deadly - volcanic White Island while recovering the bodies of those who perish ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The owners of an island volcano in New Zealand where 22 tourists and local guides died in an eruption had their criminal conviction for failing to keep visitors ...

Several people were injured at White Island in New Zealand when a volcano began erupting there on Monday, the region's mayor said. The eruption began about 2.30 pm local time on the island ...