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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.

'Indescribable': A tourist documents hell unfolding on Whakaari/White Island

Michael Schade peered into the depths of the crater 30 minutes before it erupted.

'No shame': Aussie politician slammed for insensitive White Island tweet

The retired politician's tweet tried to link the tragedy to climate change.

The business of White Island: 17,500 visitors each year

White Island Tours operated twice a day - morning and afternoon visits.

'Pike River all over again': Devastated families want access to island

Former Whakatane mayor has slammed the health and safety regulations.

Fears for missing Australians: Newly-weds, 7yo among names on list

Worried families have posted details of their loved ones online.

'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.