Katee Shanks: I'll never look at Whakaari the same way again
It's during the downtime when thoughts of December 9 come to the fore.
It's during the downtime when thoughts of December 9 come to the fore.
One month on the effects of the eruption are still seen in the small community.
The eruption left the community reeling and for many the grief remains.
Kelsey Waghorn is a fighter. 'She's just digging deep'.
"This is a long-term healing process, and for many of them it will take years."
Whakaari tour guide Hayden Marshall-Inman's family remember his heroics and generosity.
Residents are concerned about the felling of several trees.
Two people on a yacht had to be rescued a second time this week.
People were seen desperately trying to resuscitate the person.
Teen critical still in ICU and facing a long struggle — but is talking to family.
'He is doing as good as we could hope for with the injuries he has got.'
High temperatures and low rainfall swept the region in 2019. What will 2020 bring?
'Pretty quick' exit from the water after shark spotted.
Police were searching the waters off Waihī Beach and Whakatāne today.
'I love you Mum Dad and Winona I will hold you close to my heart for the rest of my life.'
The temporary ritual prohibition was lifted at 1pm today.
A little blue penguin was found struggling in the surf.
Between the Flags campaign highlights work our surf lifesavers do.
The Rees brothers made a big statement the final round of the Suzuki International Series.
The water bottling decision will be taken to the High Court, with public help.
The highway was closed for more than three hours with detours in place.
Two suspicious White Island fundraising sites have been deactivated
The $5m contingency fund is good news for Whakatāne tourism providers and businesses.
Trauma director Dr Grant Christey says there is a lot to be learned from "all the horror".
State Highway 2 down to one lane after truck rolls.
The small hospital received up to 30 critical patients in the hours after the eruption
Dr Sally Davis said support would be needed for "some time". "This is just the beginning."
Liz McGill, 67, and daughter Heather, 34, will be in NZ hospitals "for some time".
Two tour guides severely injured in the eruption are making subtle progress in hospital.
A Government agency reporting to 12 ministers writes NZ's adventure activity rules.