White Island: RAAF's flying ICUs get burned Aussies home
7 patients have been flown to Sydney or Melbourne, with another 6 to be transferred today.
7 patients have been flown to Sydney or Melbourne, with another 6 to be transferred today.
'At no time in the last two years has the risk of further eruption been greater.'
Six of the eight bodies to be retrieved from Whakaari can be seen from the air.
To anyone who didn't know, the space would be postcard perfect, writes Anna Leask.
Police are considering a range of recovery options.
Eleven men were killed by volcanic torrent 100 years ago at sulphur-mining island.
Injured couple Lauren Urey and her husband Mathew Urey were married in October.
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.
"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.
Adelaide woman Lisa Hosking located in a Hamilton hospital, suffering from severe burns.
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"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.
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.
The NZ Defence Force is due to approach White Island at first light today.
News organisations break into local coverage to share the terrible events in NZ.
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.