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The Ovation of the Seas cruise ship has arrived back in Sydney following the disaster.
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White Island: Fruitless search 'tough going for everybody'
Two bodies remain unaccounted for after a water-only search around White Island yesterday.
15th person dies after White Island eruption
Police confirm the death of Australian Krystal Browitt in the White Island eruption.
White Island rescue: Minute's silence on Monday, PM announces
A minute's silence will be observed at 2.11pm on Monday.
'They are feeling so low': Family flies in to support American victims
Atlanta couple Pratap and Mayuri Singh were injured in Monday's eruption at White Island.
Fears not enough donor skin for badly burnt patients
Australian survivors are being treated by one of the world's leading burns specialists.
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.
'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.
The courage of a nation: Heroes emerge from tragedies bookending the year
New Zealanders have performed significant selfless acts in 2019.
Focus: The White Island body recovery operation begins
Focus: “It’s not over yet” - 6 bodies recovered from White Island, 2 still missing.
Focus Live: Police Commissioner Mike Bush provides an update after the successful recovery of six bodies from White Island and announces plans to return this afternoon
Focus Live: Police Commissioner Mike Bush provides an update after the successful recovery of six bodies from White Island and announces plans to return this afternoon.
Six bodies removed as operation continues for two others
Six bodies are due to be airlifted off Whakaari/ White Island, police say.
PR experts assess police response to White Island eruption
Small mistakes from police created doubt when people needed certainty, PR expert says.
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.
Focus Live: Police Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement details White Island recovery operation due to commence tomorrow
Focus Live: “We have a plan”. Police Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement details White Island recovery operation due to commence tomorrow morning.
Focus Live: Police to recover bodies from Whakaari / White Island
Focus Live: Police to recover bodies from Whakaari / White Island
Police may seek families' consent for high-speed White Island recovery mission
Police are considering a range of recovery options.
White Island: Father of injured American newlywed lands in Auckland
Injured couple Lauren Urey and her husband Mathew Urey were married in October.
White Island: Toll climbs as two more patients die in hospital
Eight dead and a further nine are still missing, presumed dead.
'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.
Leighton Smith Podcast: White Island and the British election
This week Leighton also talks about why it's nonsense not to be tough on crime.
Fundraisers set up to help families, victims of Whakaari/White Island
Two people from Coffs Harbour are still missing while their friend is badly hurt.
Why were tourists allowed to visit White Island?
Visiting an active volcano involves risk.
Focus Live: First responder details dramatic scenes when victims arrived
Focus Live: Chief fire officer for the Whakatane Volunteer Fire Brigade, Ken Clark, tells of dramatic rescue efforts as the victims arrived on shore after the eruption. Video / Will Trafford / Alan Gibson
Focus: Whakaari / White Island Eruption
PM Jacinda Ardern meets with the first responders and a police investigation is launched. Video / Pool / Alan Gibson / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust / White Island Flights
'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: One of New Zealand's deadliest disasters
Monday's eruption ranks alongside some of the biggest disasters in NZ history.