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Tales of courage and heroism have emerged in the aftermath of the deadly disaster.
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Five confirmed dead, eight missing, 31 in hospital after White Island volcano erupts.
White Island eruption: Missing mother alive but severely burned
Adelaide woman Lisa Hosking located in a Hamilton hospital, suffering from severe burns.
White Island tour operators could potentially face manslaughter charges: legal expert
"The risks were huge and arguably would be impossible to protect against."
How Auckland family came to own White Island
A brief history of the ownership of White Island.
White Island blew as scientists were trying to predict hydrothermal eruptions
White Island blew as scientists were investigating whether such bangs could be predicted.
The 'incredible force' that damaged White Island chopper
"It's taken some incredible force to move it off the platform," aviation commentator says.
Scientist: White Island was 'disaster waiting to happen'
A volcanologist has called White Island a "disaster waiting to happen" as questions mount.
'Beautiful but deadly': NZ's ever-present volcanic risk
Home to a dozen volcanoes under regular watch, NZ's risk of eruption is ever-present.
Anatomy of an eruption: Why White Island blew without warning
Yesterday's blow would've given people on White Island as little as seconds of warning.
The alert level was raised. So why were tourists allowed on volcano?
Questions being asked over why tourists were allowed at White Island amid elevated risk.
NZ's angriest volcano: What lies beneath White Island
Monday's eruption came after a decade of drama at White Island - NZ's angriest volcano.
'Come home to us': Family pray for second Kiwi feared killed
One woman's awful wait for news at the Whakatāne Wharf.
'Our duty is to return loved ones' - PM
The NZ Defence Force is due to approach White Island at first light today.
Watch: Rescue chopper footage reveals eruption devastation
Westpac Rescue Helicopter footage shows an island coated in ash.
'Eerie mood' aboard stranded cruise ship following eruption
Passengers describe the 'solemn' atmosphere inside the Ovation of the Seas cruise liner.
Scientist: White Island eruption was 'basically instantaneous'
A volcanologist has described White Island's eruption as "basically instantaneous".
A survivor's tale: Victims 'likely to be injured by debris and hot rocks'
Volcanic eruption survivor recalls 2007 ordeal: "It was a horrific situation to be in."
White Island erupts: Disaster dominates international headlines
The eruption has made major headlines around the world
White Island erupts: Five dead and the toll expected to rise
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Scientists keep close watch on White Island rumbles
Two indicators of unrest at our most active volcano are at their highest level since 2016.
John Street: Volcanoes change landscape of land dispute
COMMENT: Could a collective of iwi take guardianship of the disputed land?
Auckland eruption: Could we intervene in next big blow?
What if we could influence how Auckland's next big volcanic eruption played out?
Focus: GNS volcanologist Brad Scott on the current state of activity on White Island
Focus: GNS volcanologist Brad Scott on the current state of activity on White Island. Video / Alan Gibson
Mt Ruapehu's summit lake heating up
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NZ scientist to fly drone over rowdy PNG volcano
How do you get up close to one of the world's angriest volcanoes? With a drone, of course.
World's biggest supervolcano 'acting erratically'
Experts are baffled by shifting patterns of geyser eruptions in Yellowstone National Park.
Volcanic eruption: Kiwi group's lucky escape near Stromboli
Kiwis stranded near explosion: "Our anchor got stuck in the rocks at the time."
Volcanic alert level lowered on Whakaari
The Volcanic Alert Level on Whakaari White Island has returned to 1.
How much ash would a Taupō eruption spread?
Layers of ash centimetres thick could fall on Auckland in a major Taupo eruption.
Swarm of almost 200 quakes rock White Island
A swarm of earthquakes has rocked White Island, with 196 recorded since Thursday.
Horror as man falls into fiery Hawaii volcano
A man has fallen 20m into a volcano crater after climbing over a metal railing in Hawaii.