White Island, a volcanic island, is a famous tourist attraction which people can explore by boat or helicopter.
23 Dec 2019 12:53 PM
Another 26 survivors remain in New Zealand and Australian hospitals, of which 20 are listed as 'critical' and fighting for their lives.
16 Dec 2019 10:14 AM
They were focusing on an area where a body was seen floating in the water earlier in the week.
14 Dec 2019 11:49 AM
The volcano on White Island was 'highly volatile' and could erupt again within days preventing recovery teams retrieving bodies.
12 Dec 2019 1:01 PM
'I can confirm now that we will commence criminal probe into circumstances of death and injuries on White Island,' deputy commissioner said.
10 Dec 2019 3:20 PM
Police said some 50 people were visiting White Island when it exploded in the early afternoon -- hurling ash and rock high into the air.
10 Dec 2019 10:52 AM
A 'considerable number' of those caught up in the disaster are believed to be Australian, according to officials in Canberra.
09 Dec 2019 9:06 AM