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.
![Australians Richard Elzer and Karla Mathews are missing and believed to still be on White Island. Photo / Supplied](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/2GSIYELCLD724BXPTVK6YC4JN4.jpg?auth=21d0822bf1c4f7819f6af7abe607a008cd0f11eb833c84877d8e25a7dfb37fac&width=16&height=12&quality=70&smart=true)
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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