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.
A 1.5m wave of water and sediment is believed to have come down the stream.
A vehicle allegedly failed to stop for police about 11.20am in Whakatāne central.
Fewer confirmed cases of measles suggested there had been a decrease in cases.
Extensive damage was reported by locals as wild weather swept the region.
Poor weather likely to thwart further efforts to locate the two victims again today.
Recovery efforts have increasingly been halted by poor weather.
Jesse Langford is the only member of the family still alive after White Island erupted.
The funding will support businesses most affected by Whakaari/White Island eruption.
Buckle down for some wet and wild activity throughout the Bay of Plenty tonight.
A US Maritime lawyer says he has been contacted by a family about suing a cruise liner.
Donna Grant has admitted four fraud offences, one relating to the NZ Warriors Foundation.
Defence boss speaks about heroic soldiers and their battle to bring Whakaari victims home.
Returning passengers said unnerving clues made them realise tourists wouldn't return.
Prime Minister has announced a $5m fund for businesses in Whakatāne and Westland.
People should avoid any activity which results in significant contact with the lake water.
"It has major ramifications if they're shut." Ex-Whakatāne mayor Tony Bonne
She illegally obtained $1.25 million. Some was for the New Zealand Warriors Foundation.
The dismal weather was brought on by a low over the Tasman Sea.
"I'm indebted to the lad after what he did that day," father says.
Volcanoes shape our past, present and will likely shape our future, say experts.
Aussie couple Nick and Marion London potentially face months of recovery in hospital.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars pledged to the White Island injured and their families.
Six bodies recovered, as police dive squad will continue search.
"NZ is behind you. Get well and get back to doing what you love."
'Safety should be a fluid thing and you should always be looking for ways to improve it.'
Police Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement told media: "We have a plan."
7 patients have been flown to Sydney or Melbourne, with another 6 to be transferred today.
'At no time in the last two years has the risk of further eruption been greater.'
Six of the eight bodies to be retrieved from Whakaari can be seen from the air.