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White Island alert level raised

The alert level of White Island has been raised after the volcano began emitting ash.

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White Island at 11.15am this morning (Geonet)

EXCLUSIVE: Tourists see White Island in action video

Tourists on White Island got a rare chance to see the volcano in action today, as rocks and mud were thrown into the air.

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The White Island's crater floor at 11:30am this morning (photo: Geonet)

White Island eruption increasingly likely

A White Island eruption looks increasingly likely, with increased signs of volcanic activity and nearly continuous tremors.

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White Island at 7.45pm this evening (Photo: Geonet)

White Island more hazardous - scientist

Volcanic earthquakes on White Island have made it more hazardous, and aviation alerts have been upgraded to orange.

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White Island (Wikipedia/James Shook)

White Island threat an 'urban myth' video

White Island's threat to the mainland is an 'urban myth', says a GNS volcanologist.

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White Island had a significant eruption in mid-2000 (file, Geonet)

Tourists warned of White Island eruption video

Civil Defence is advising visitors to White Island that it could erupt at any time with little or no warning.

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A view of White Island about 3pm today (Photo: GNS)

White Island eruption period over – GNS

GNS Science says White Island’s current eruption episode has now finished.

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Tourists are still flocking to the Central North Island mountains

Scientists keep watch on volcanoes video

The volcanoes that dominate the Central North Island remain tourist attractions despite increased activity.

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Mt Tongariro erupted for the first time in 115 years earlier this month (AAP)

Alert level lowered at Mt Tongariro

The alert level around Mt Tongariro has been reduced to its lowest level.

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The weather has prevented scientists getting more data

Eruptions still a risk at White Island video

Volcanic activity on White Island has eased off, but visiting the island is the riskiest it has been in almost a decade.

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Samples collected yesterday suggest magma is closer to the surface than earlier thought (AAP)

Magma detected in Mt Tongariro

GNS Science has confirmed magma is present inside Mt Tongariro, which could mean another large eruption is possible.

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Volcano tourists warned to be careful

Tourist operators are being warned to take extreme caution when visiting White Island after the volcano sprung into life yesterday.

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The crater lake of White Island shortly before it erupted (GNS)

White Island in 'spectacular lightening show' - reports video

All eyes have been on Mt Tongariro this week, so not to be outdone White Island has decided to remind locals it too is still an active volcano.

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A new era for erupting White Island video

White Island's vent is now 50 metres wide, and has built what is known as a tuft cone.

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White Island 'in eruption' - GNS

GNS Science has confirmed the White Island volcano is in eruption for the first time in 11 years.

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White Island's Crater Lake (GNS Science)

White Island 'burp' not linked to Tongariro

Volcanic White Island has erupted with "some kind of burp" in a small event signalling a change in the nature of its activity, GNS Science says.

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White Island (File: GeoNet)

White Island volcanic alert increased

The volcanic alert level at White Island has been increased to level 2.

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Activity has increased in White Island's crater lake (GNS Science)

Risk of White Island eruption increased video

GNS Science has issued a volcanic alert for White Island after increased activity in the crater lake and numerous earthquakes.

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A 4.3 quake has hit off the coast of the North Island (file, Reuters)

Quake hits near White Island

An earthquake has struck near White Island.

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