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Whakaari/White Island eruption: Who is facing charges over the deadly excursion?
The fallout is continuing a year after the deadly volcanic eruption.
White Island eruption: GNS Science defiant over charges
Prosecutions pit government agencies against each other.
Science agency charged over White Island eruption stands by its people
GNS Science says it will carry on monitoring and alerting Kiwis to volcanic activity.
'Irreplaceable loss': Whakaari toll rises to 22 as police confirm further death
Twenty-two people have now died as a result of the disaster.
Whakaari / White Island eruption: Who could WorkSafe charge?
More than 25 fulltime WorkSafe staff have been involved in the probe over the last year.
Scientists hope to drill 500m-deep exploration wells into volcano
Scientists are keen to drill two exploration wells into the 11 million-year-old volcano.
Mt Taranaki eruption 'likely' in next 50 years
Study focuses on disruption to economy, infrastructure and road to recovery post eruption.
White Island emergency drill discussed for six years but not done
An exercise was still on a meeting agenda four weeks before the lethal volcanic eruption.
Whakaari/White Island: Alert level raised as ash, dark plumes seen
GNS has raised the volcanic alert level to level 2.
Whakaari crater walk cut short just before fatal eruption, new evidence shows
In audio released to 60 Minutes, guide cuts tour short after noticing danger signs.
Auckland volcanic cones closed at night over Guy Fawkes week
The 14 maunga will be closed from 7.30pm until the gates open in the morning.
'An insult to those who died': Bridges scolds White Island ministerial advice
Inquiry independence from Government 'critically important' says National MP.
Top lawyer calls for inquiry into Whakaari / White Island eruption
Nigel Hampton QC: 'Bureaucracy knows time is a killer of perceived need'.
Whakaari / White Island: GNS livestream evidence in investigation
The footage is being used as evidence in WorkSafe's biggest investigation to date.
Indonesia's Sinabung volcano ejects towering column of ash
Eruption sends a column of volcanic materials as high as 5,000 metres.
Volcanic Auckland: Which type of eruption happens where?
What type of eruption could Auckland expect? It depends where it happens, scientists say.
Scientists glimpse transformed seafloor around White Island
Seafloor survey around White Island reveals a mass of ash discharged in deadly eruption.
New alert system could have warned of Whakaari tragedy - scientists
NZ-designed system could've given 16 hours' warning of deadly eruption, scientists say.
Hidden bangs: Scientists reveal hundreds of ancient NZ eruptions
These smaller, more frequent eruptions have been overlooked in the past.
Extreme cameraman says he was 'left for dead' in home invasion'
The freelancer spent two days in hospital after being bashed.
NZ's 'supervolcano' just had its shakiest year in decades - but no risk of blowing
Scientists are probing a spate of recent quakes at Taupo - but say it's not about to blow.
Mt Ruapehu fall: 'I saw sky and gravel and rock flash before my eyes'
His first thought after a tumble down a mountain: "I am going to need a helicopter."
Opening a bottle a 'big achievement', say two White Island survivors
The couple must wear gaiters, sunglasses and protective clothing when out walking.
Former cop says he questioned Whakaari risks but 'no action' taken
There are now 27 WorkSafe staff working on the investigation into the eruption.
'We've been wronged': US White Island honeymooners seek damages
The honeymooners plan to seek damages from both the cruise line and the tour operators.
'I really miss him': Grandmother still grieves for White Island tour guide
'They just shouldn't have been there at all.'
Newlywed tourists recall Whakaari/White Island horror
'I mean it was just the most terrifying moment in my life.'
Six months on, White Island could erupt again with little warning
Six months after White Island's deadly blow, fresh magma has been found near its surface.
Whakaari / White Island eruption leads to internal review
It will review the department's roles and responsibilities for offshore islands.
Heartwarming moment as White Island survivor welcomed home
A woman who survived the White Island eruption has been reunited with her family.
Exploring the volcanoes in your backyard
We walked every one of Auckland's 53 volcanoes - here are the city's best.
White Island survivor opens up about losing her father and younger sister
Stephanie Browitt, 23, suffered third-degree burns to 70 per cent of her body.