Two more people have died in hospital from injuries suffered in the White Island volcano blast, bringing the total number of dead to eight.
A further nine are still missing, presumed dead, with eight of those thought to be still on the island.
One of those who died was being treated at Middlemore Hospital and the other at Waikato Hospital, police said.
Police didn't name the victims.
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