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Tour company resumes trips to Moutohorā/Whale Island

No prohibitions had been placed on Moutohorā/Whale Island following the eruption.

'Pretty freaky': Shark spotted in shallows at Ōhope beach

Beachgoers got more than they bargained for at the beach today.

White Island victim's grieving dad convinced son helped him catch his first game fish

Hayden-Marshall Inman's father is sure his son helped him reel in his first game fish.

White Island: Body found in water, then lost in failed recovery bid

Serious claims have been made online about the attempt to recover a body from the water.

E. Coli in the water: Three possible causes for Kawerau scare

Backflow preventers to be installed at every residential property.

Sulphur fumes and kingfish: On board the first charter boat out after White Island

'We could see the abandoned helicopter standing in the desolation.'

White Island eruption: Melbourne father dies in hospital

The eruption claimed its 18th victim in an Australian hospital overnight.

White Island: Story behind the skin grafts coming for burn victims

Members of the public offer to donate their own skin to help severely burnt victims.

'Deserved to be together for 100 years': White Island victim Gavin Dallow farewelled

Lawyer a "generous man, always helping his family and his community".

One dead after dramatic CPR rescue attempt fails at Whakatāne River

People were seen desperately trying to resuscitate the person.

Near and far: Bush fires spur volunteers, donors, families

"People who just get in and get the job done."

Yachties found safe after mayday calls sparked search and rescue mission

Two people on a yacht have been found safe and well after mayday calls last night.

Police car chases soar: 'I got a hell of a fright'

A Rotorua couple got the shock of their lives nearly being wiped out by a fleeing driver.

'He's bloody amazing': White Island survivor's positive news

Teen critical still in ICU and facing a long struggle — but is talking to family.

'So thankful': Injured White Island guide awake and talking

'He is doing as good as we could hope for with the injuries he has got.'

Watch: Footage of shark swimming in shallows at Ōhope

'Pretty quick' exit from the water after shark spotted.

White Island tragedy: Heartfelt scenes at family funeral

'I love you Mum Dad and Winona I will hold you close to my heart for the rest of my life.'

White Island eruption: Rāhui officially lifted

The temporary ritual prohibition was lifted at 1pm today.