
Prof says tourists need to be warned about NZ
Professor of tourism says NZ has its fair share of accidents in the sector.
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.
The pilot has revealed the "horrific" scenes he found in the aftermath of the eruption.
Tales of courage and heroism have emerged in the aftermath of the deadly disaster.
Five confirmed dead, eight missing, 31 in hospital after White Island volcano erupts.
"The risks were huge and arguably would be impossible to protect against."
Up to 50 people were around or on Whakaari/White Island at the time of the eruption.
Family and workmates at Te Manuka Tutahi Marae. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Yesterday's blow would've given people on White Island as little as seconds of warning.
Questions being asked over why tourists were allowed at White Island amid elevated risk.
Monday's eruption came after a decade of drama at White Island - NZ's angriest volcano.
Former Whakatane mayor has slammed the health and safety regulations.
Worried families have posted details of their loved ones online.
One woman's awful wait for news at the Whakatāne Wharf.
Westpac Rescue Helicopter footage shows an island coated in ash.
Whakaari/White Island erupted at 2.11pm yesterday.
A young tour guide is among those who lost their life in Monday's eruption.
Latest from the White Island explosion.
"All our thoughts are with those affected at this stage," PM said.
Fatality follows horror few days on the country's roads.
Three more people died today, bringing the death total so far to 12.
Weekend road toll rises after fatal crash near Whakatāne.
New Zealand fire service preparing for a dry season on the back of hot November.
A mattress fire in the police station sparked response by emergency services.
There will be a one year trial on the service next year.