'Come home Tip': Victims' families left on the shore to stare out to sea
To anyone who didn't know, the space would be postcard perfect, writes Anna Leask.
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Police may seek families' consent for high-speed White Island recovery mission
Police are considering a range of recovery options.
White Island tragedy a century ago: No one knew of volcano deaths for 9 days
Eleven men were killed by volcanic torrent 100 years ago at sulphur-mining island.
White Island: Father of injured American newlywed lands in Auckland
Injured couple Lauren Urey and her husband Mathew Urey were married in October.
Prof says tourists need to be warned about NZ
Professor of tourism says NZ has its fair share of accidents in the sector.
'We will return': Police vow to recover lost loved ones from White Island tragedy
The question is when, with the risk of another eruption having increased.
Live: White Island - another victim named as seven Aussies among nine missing
Fears remain that efforts to retrieve bodies from White Island will be delayed.
'Dreadful decision': Families split between hospitals
"People had to make a decision as to where they would go and who they would be with."
'Instinct' behind helicopter 'heroes' at White Island
"They went far beyond what could be expected of anyone," Lachie Storey said.
Business pioneer and ex-Whakatāne councillor dies
Whakatāne's longest-serving councillor George Johnston has died at 83.
Hero pilot's mercy dash: 'We took care of our own business'
The pilot has revealed the "horrific" scenes he found in the aftermath of the eruption.
White Island eruption: Tales of courage emerge from the tragedy
Tales of courage and heroism have emerged in the aftermath of the deadly disaster.
White Island eruption: Sixth person dead
Five confirmed dead, eight missing, 31 in hospital after White Island volcano erupts.
White Island eruption: Missing mother alive but severely burned
Adelaide woman Lisa Hosking located in a Hamilton hospital, suffering from severe burns.
White Island eruption: Cruise ship passengers speak
"The mood has changed dramatically." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
White Island tour operators could potentially face manslaughter charges: legal expert
"The risks were huge and arguably would be impossible to protect against."
Live: 5.3 quake hits Gisborne, coast near White Island
Up to 50 people were around or on Whakaari/White Island at the time of the eruption.
Local Focus: Family gather in Whakatāne
Family and workmates at Te Manuka Tutahi Marae. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Anatomy of an eruption: Why White Island blew without warning
Yesterday's blow would've given people on White Island as little as seconds of warning.
The alert level was raised. So why were tourists allowed on volcano?
Questions being asked over why tourists were allowed at White Island amid elevated risk.
NZ's angriest volcano: What lies beneath White Island
Monday's eruption came after a decade of drama at White Island - NZ's angriest volcano.
'Pike River all over again': Devastated families want access to island
Former Whakatane mayor has slammed the health and safety regulations.
Fears for missing Australians: Newly-weds, 7yo among names on list
Worried families have posted details of their loved ones online.
'Come home to us': Family pray for second Kiwi feared killed
One woman's awful wait for news at the Whakatāne Wharf.
'Our duty is to return loved ones' - PM
The NZ Defence Force is due to approach White Island at first light today.
White Island eruption resounds around the world
News organisations break into local coverage to share the terrible events in NZ.
Watch: Rescue chopper footage reveals eruption devastation
Westpac Rescue Helicopter footage shows an island coated in ash.
White Island: What you need to know
Whakaari/White Island erupted at 2.11pm yesterday.
'Energetic with the kindest heart': Tour guide among White Island dead
A young tour guide is among those who lost their life in Monday's eruption.
White Island erupts: Five dead and the toll expected to rise
Latest from the White Island explosion.
Watch: PM speaks on White Island eruption
"All our thoughts are with those affected at this stage," PM said.
Tararua crash death: Thirteen killed on roads since Friday
Fatality follows horror few days on the country's roads.
Horror three days on the roads: Seven crashes, 12 dead
Three more people died today, bringing the death total so far to 12.