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Three tour operators plead guilty to failing to ensure the health and safety of workers and tourists under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 during the deadly eruption of White Island in New Zealand in 2019. They each face a maximum fine of $1.5 million (US$927,000).
2023-07-7

An 8.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of New Zealand's North Island, initially prompting a tsunami warning. The earthquake was preceded by a 7.4 magnitude foreshock and followed by a 6.1 magnitude aftershock.
2021-03-5

New Zealand's Whakaari - White Island stratovolcano erupts with reports of at least five fatalities and a number of people injured or missing. Around 50 people, mostly tourists, were believed to be on the island at the time of eruption, according to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
2019-12-9

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurs on the lower North Island of New Zealand near the capital Wellington.
2014-01-20

Mount Tongariro, a volcano on the North Island of New Zealand, erupts for the second time in four months, with efforts underway to rescue people on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
2012-11-21

New Zealand's Mount Tongariro erupts for the first time in a century, spreading volcanic ash across the central North Island and affecting airports.
2012-08-6

At least 88 containers fall from the stricken cargo ship Rena into the Bay of Plenty off New Zealand's North Island, including one containing the
2011-10-13

A container ship runs aground on a reef off the coast of Tauranga, New Zealand, causing a large oil spill into the Bay of Plenty and affecting wildlife.
2011-10-5

A large storm hits New Zealand with severe weather warnings in place for both the North and South Island for several days.
2010-09-17

Dolphin Moko's corpse is believed to have washed up on a beach in New Zealand's North Island.
2010-07-8