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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.
Jack Tame: Criticising White Island rescue efforts misplaced
Comment: Risking lives to save living people is one thing, but to collect bodies?
A land of unrest - our explosive neighbours
Volcanoes shape our past, present and will likely shape our future, say experts.
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 eruption: Police outline process for identifying bodies
There are five stages to the identification process, each involving important details.
White Island eruption: Kiwis and Aussies give generously to the injured
Hundreds of thousands of dollars pledged to the White Island injured and their families.
Te Puke fatal crash offender jailed
A Vanuatu national has been jailed for 22 months after a fatal crash in Te Puke.
'My boy could give children a chance': Crash victim's skin donated to White Island injured
Adrian Hutchings died in a car accident in September but leaves behind a legacy in others.
It's Christmas all year round for Te Puke shopkeeper
Dr Angela Thomson passed up a career in law to open her own Christmas shop in Te Puke.
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."
Will Johnston: Nature's power in White Island/Whakaari tragedy brings new perspective
OPINION: We're surrounded by volcanoes in the Bay of Plenty but no one expected tragedy.
Whakatāne Hospital staff 'overwhelmed' with love and support since eruption
Whakatāne Hospital staff had been deeply affected by what they saw.
NZ Rugby awards: Bay volunteer celebrated
Bay of Plenty stars were among those honoured at the New Zealand Rugby Awards.
White Island Eruption: Police face 'trade-offs' as they consider recovery options
'At no time in the last two years has the risk of further eruption been greater.'
White Island: Second Kiwi guide fighting for her life
"She would always make the effort to help others and leave herself to last."
'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.
Seamen jointly charged over $17m P bust
Customs seized the methamphetamine from a cargo ship in the Port of Tauranga.
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.
Local Focus: Kiwiana Christmas at Te Puke's Aberdeen House
Aberdeen House Christmas Shed powered by love. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'The most nervous I've ever been': White Island guide's eruption fears revealed
Video shows tour guide sharing his fears with a tourist.
Teen tour guide has burns to 80pc of his body, long road to recovery
Jake Milbank turned 19 on Monday - the day he suffered serious burns in the eruption.
Couple accused of grooming and raping girls to stand trial
The pair have denied a raft of alleged sexual crimes against children.
'I'll try to keep the streak going and make it six'
He says it will be no easy task but he'll give it a crack.
White Island eruption: 'It looked like a bomb had gone off'
"All I could think was, if it can do that to metal, what can it do to human skin?"
Buddy Mikaere: White Island a reminder nature is a monstrous, unfeeling force
Nature is not always a giver of the ineffable sweetness, according to Buddy Mikaere.
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.
Passengers receiving counselling after White Island tragedy
Major support operation is underway in Tauranga city for White Island eruption victims.
White Island eruption: Missing mother alive but severely burned
Adelaide woman Lisa Hosking located in a Hamilton hospital, suffering from severe burns.
White Island tour operators could potentially face manslaughter charges: legal expert
"The risks were huge and arguably would be impossible to protect against."
Bay helicopter crew assist after Whakaari/White Island tragedy
Crew clocked off at 2am after exhausting, emotionally draining day.