Whakatāne Hospital staff 'overwhelmed' with love
The small hospital received up to 30 critical patients in the hours after the eruption
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Psychologists cut holidays to manage White Island 'influx of referrals'
Dr Sally Davis said support would be needed for "some time". "This is just the beginning."
UK mother, daughter identified as White Island burns victims
Liz McGill, 67, and daughter Heather, 34, will be in NZ hospitals "for some time".
Celebration of life for Whakaari guide who died a 'hero'
The Whakaari tour guide has been remembered as a loving, fun 'superman'.
Tolley wants to be Speaker – won't run in East Coast electorate
She has been the MP for East Coast electorate for 14 years, but now wants to be Speaker.
Burned tour guides out of coma, breathing on own
Two tour guides severely injured in the eruption are making subtle progress in hospital.
White Island maritime exclusion zone to be lifted, rāhui remains
Two victims are yet to be found so the rāhui on fishing and gathering kai moana remains.
White Island tragedy: Will adventure tourism regulations change?
A Government agency reporting to 12 ministers writes NZ's adventure activity rules.
White Island tragedy: Mother and daughter die in bitter twist of fate
Brisbane mother and daughter rescheduled visit after tour was cancelled two years ago.
Sydney teen to wake up to unimaginable horror after White Island tragedy
What started as a cruise to celebrate his dad's birthday ended in unspeakable nightmare.
White Island tour guide's family 'forever hopeful'
'It's in the hands of Tangaroa. We will leave it for him to decide.'
'Absolutely heartbroken': Siblings of Karla Mathews, killed in eruption, speak of their loss
The bodies of Rick Elzer and Karla Mathews were to travel home together.
White Island eruption: 'We haven't given up' on search for bodies
A 1.5m wave of water and sediment is believed to have come down the stream.
Person arrested after police chase in Whakatāne
A vehicle allegedly failed to stop for police about 11.20am in Whakatāne central.
Measles: Number of cases in the Bay drops
Fewer confirmed cases of measles suggested there had been a decrease in cases.
Shed blown apart, ambulance crushed as wild weather hampers the Bay
Extensive damage was reported by locals as wild weather swept the region.
White Island eruption: Police concede they may never recover final two bodies
Poor weather likely to thwart further efforts to locate the two victims again today.
White Island nine days on: Two still missing
Recovery efforts have increasingly been halted by poor weather.
Agony awaits Aussie family's lone White Island survivor
Jesse Langford is the only member of the family still alive after White Island erupted.
$5m funding package to support Whakatāne businesses
The funding will support businesses most affected by Whakaari/White Island eruption.
Thunderstorm watch for the Bay of Plenty as rain sets in
Buckle down for some wet and wild activity throughout the Bay of Plenty tonight.
White Island eruption: The dead, the missing and the injured
The dead, the missing and the injured after the Whakaari/White Island eruption.
White Island eruption: Kiwi guide one of two unrecovered bodies
A Kiwi tour guide is one of two people still missing on White Island.
White Island eruption: Family contacts maritime lawyer about legal options
A US Maritime lawyer says he has been contacted by a family about suing a cruise liner.
Sir Howard Morrison's daughter admits $1.3m fraud
Donna Grant has admitted four fraud offences, one relating to the NZ Warriors Foundation.
White Island eruption: Defence boss' fears for recovery heroes
Defence boss speaks about heroic soldiers and their battle to bring Whakaari victims home.
'They kept calling their names': Emotions high as ship docks
Returning passengers said unnerving clues made them realise tourists wouldn't return.
Government still mulling White Island probe
Prime Minister has announced a $5m fund for businesses in Whakatāne and Westland.
Health warning issued for Lake Okaro
People should avoid any activity which results in significant contact with the lake water.
White Island eruption: ex-mayor wants tours to continue
"It has major ramifications if they're shut." Ex-Whakatāne mayor Tony Bonne
Sir Howard Morrison's daughter admits four fraud offences
She illegally obtained $1.25 million. Some was for the New Zealand Warriors Foundation.
Wet and wild: Thunderstorms to batter the Bay of Plenty
The dismal weather was brought on by a low over the Tasman Sea.
'One day at a time': American couple in good spirits despite multiple surgeries
"We can't thank everyone enough for the overwhelming love and support."
15th person dies after White Island eruption
Police confirm the death of Australian Krystal Browitt in the White Island eruption.