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.
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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.
'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.
White Island eruption resounds around the world
News organisations break into local coverage to share the terrible events in NZ.
Watch: Rescue chopper footage reveals eruption devastation
Westpac Rescue Helicopter footage shows an island coated in ash.
White Island: What you need to know
Whakaari/White Island erupted at 2.11pm yesterday.
'Energetic with the kindest heart': Tour guide among White Island dead
A young tour guide is among those who lost their life in Monday's eruption.
White Island erupts: Five dead and the toll expected to rise
Latest from the White Island explosion.
Watch: PM speaks on White Island eruption
"All our thoughts are with those affected at this stage," PM said.
One dead in Whakatāne crash brings weekend toll to seven
Weekend road toll rises after fatal crash near Whakatāne.
November was hot, hot, hot
New Zealand fire service preparing for a dry season on the back of hot November.
Free regional bus service rolled out for Bay students
There will be a one year trial on the service next year.
Calls for speed restrictions after Waiotahe double fatal crash
The deaths have Ōpōtiki locals calling for action.
One in 36 million: Bone marrow giving Jesse a chance some don't get
Jesse Whare is one of the lucky ones - she has a match. Others are still waiting.
Operation Notus: Recognition goes global
In total, 360 police staff were deployed to Kawerau for Operation Notus.
School response surprises Coroner after teen's fatal fall
Te Hawiki Hona Kiri Te Amo, 16, had a non-survivable head injury.
Illegal rubbish dumping becoming a bigger problem
Councils ask community to help find rubbish dumpers.
Rising fast: Bay of Plenty house prices hit new highs
The national median also rose to a record level in October 2019.
Programme allows students to gain rural health immersion
RHIP students have the opportunity to live, study and work together in Whakatāne.
Roller-coaster weather week in store for the region
Should you pack a raincoat or your sunscreen?
Lending a hand to build from the ashes
School principal calls for Apanui Army to help with rebuild.
Man killed in Awakeri crash named
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
'Extremely hard': Witness describes impact in fatal road smash
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on the outskirts of Whakatāne.
Te Kura o Te Pāroa champions of Te Mana Kuratahi
The five-day event closed today with a prizegiving.
Playground up in flames at Whakatāne school
The fire was being treated as suspicious.
International sevens debut for William Warbrick and Mahina Paul
The experienced players are hungry for game time, new players keen to gain experience.
Volcanic unrest on White Island - should we be nervous?
Level of volcanic tremor and gas output are at their highest since 2016.
Father and son lose fight to keep names secret after fatal stabbing
More charges laid after Edgecumbe murder earlier this month.
Scorching Bay! Hot weather coming to the region
Summer is well and truly on its way!
Knives and hammers the weapons of choice for Bay robbers
'They just want money to fund their next high.'
Three Bay surfers selected for NZ team
Georgia Wederell, Luke Griffin and Jack Lee among NZ's top 12 junior surfers.