Home / Whanganui Chronicle Fin Ocheduszko BrownMultimedia journalist ·Whanganui Chronicle·18 Jun, 2026 06:00 PM5 mins to read‌The eruption of Mt Ruapehu in 1996. Photo / NZMEThe eruption of Mt Ruapehu in 1996. Photo / NZMEJust over 30 years after the eruption of Mt Ruapehu sent ash high into the sky, Chronicle reporter Fin Ocheduszko Brown speaks to witnesses about their experiences and memories of the event.On June 17, 1996, Ruapehu experienced several explosive eruptions marking the peak of volcanic activity in 1995-96.

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