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Son tells of 'long road ahead' for parents with 50% burns

Aussie couple Nick and Marion London potentially face months of recovery in hospital.

White Island eruption: Kiwis and Aussies give generously to the injured

Hundreds of thousands of dollars pledged to the White Island injured and their families.

Police may seek families' consent for high-speed White Island recovery mission

Police are considering a range of recovery options.

Brown Kiwis suburban 'home'

Whakatane is also, thanks to the iconic bird, the Kiwi capital of the world.

A winner by the water

Peter Williams' experience of Whakatane and all it has to offer.

Sunshine and spectacular landscapes

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