
White Island eruption: Defence boss' fears for recovery heroes
Defence boss speaks about heroic soldiers and their battle to bring Whakaari victims home.
Defence boss speaks about heroic soldiers and their battle to bring Whakaari victims home.
Returning passengers said unnerving clues made them realise tourists wouldn't return.
Prime Minister has announced a $5m fund for businesses in Whakatāne and Westland.
"It has major ramifications if they're shut." Ex-Whakatāne mayor Tony Bonne
The dismal weather was brought on by a low over the Tasman Sea.
"We can't thank everyone enough for the overwhelming love and support."
Police confirm the death of Australian Krystal Browitt in the White Island eruption.
Six bodies were retrieved from White Island yesterday as families waited for their return.
"I'm indebted to the lad after what he did that day," father says.
Six bodies recovered, as police dive squad will continue search.
"NZ is behind you. Get well and get back to doing what you love."
'Safety should be a fluid thing and you should always be looking for ways to improve it.'
Six bodies are due to be airlifted off Whakaari/ White Island, police say.
Whakatāne Hospital staff had been deeply affected by what they saw.
More than $73,000 has been raised for Jake Milbank, one of the White Island victims.
Police Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement told media: "We have a plan."
7 patients have been flown to Sydney or Melbourne, with another 6 to be transferred today.
Six of the eight bodies to be retrieved from Whakaari can be seen from the air.
To anyone who didn't know, the space would be postcard perfect, writes Anna Leask.
Police are considering a range of recovery options.
Eleven men were killed by volcanic torrent 100 years ago at sulphur-mining island.
GoFundMe says it is monitoring and ensure funds reach the intended place.
Injured couple Lauren Urey and her husband Mathew Urey were married in October.
Professor of tourism says NZ has its fair share of accidents in the sector.
The question is when, with the risk of another eruption having increased.
Fears remain that efforts to retrieve bodies from White Island will be delayed.
"People had to make a decision as to where they would go and who they would be with."
"They went far beyond what could be expected of anyone," Lachie Storey said.
Whakatāne's longest-serving councillor George Johnston has died at 83.