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.
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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.
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.
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.
White Island eruption: ex-mayor wants tours to continue
"It has major ramifications if they're shut." Ex-Whakatāne mayor Tony Bonne
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.
Tears and silent sobs: 'Devastation' hangs over families and Whakatāne
Six bodies were retrieved from White Island yesterday as families waited for their return.
White Island guide was a hero who had previously saved lives
"I'm indebted to the lad after what he did that day," father says.
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Son tells of 'long road ahead' for parents with 50% burns
Aussie couple Nick and Marion London potentially face months of recovery in hospital.
White Island tragedy: Search for final two bodies to continue at dawn
Six bodies recovered, as police dive squad will continue search.
White Island eruption: More than $200,000 raised for victims and families
"NZ is behind you. Get well and get back to doing what you love."
White Island tragedy: Business-as-usual for Bay geothermal tourist attractions
'Safety should be a fluid thing and you should always be looking for ways to improve it.'
Six bodies removed as operation continues for two others
Six bodies are due to be airlifted off Whakaari/ White Island, police say.
Whakatāne Hospital staff 'overwhelmed' with love and support since eruption
Whakatāne Hospital staff had been deeply affected by what they saw.
More than $73,000 raised for teen guide with severe burns
More than $73,000 has been raised for Jake Milbank, one of the White Island victims.
'We have a plan' - experts to brave volatile White Island
Police Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement told media: "We have a plan."