Sulphur fumes and kingfish: On board the first charter boat out after White Island
'We could see the abandoned helicopter standing in the desolation.'
'We could see the abandoned helicopter standing in the desolation.'
The eruption claimed its 18th victim in an Australian hospital overnight.
Members of the public offer to donate their own skin to help severely burnt victims.
Lawyer a "generous man, always helping his family and his community".
It's during the downtime when thoughts of December 9 come to the fore.
One month on the effects of the eruption are still seen in the small community.
The eruption left the community reeling and for many the grief remains.
Kelsey Waghorn is a fighter. 'She's just digging deep'.
"This is a long-term healing process, and for many of them it will take years."
Two people on a yacht had to be rescued a second time this week.
People were seen desperately trying to resuscitate the person.
"People who just get in and get the job done."
Two people on a yacht have been found safe and well after mayday calls last night.
A Rotorua couple got the shock of their lives nearly being wiped out by a fleeing driver.
Teen critical still in ICU and facing a long struggle — but is talking to family.
'He is doing as good as we could hope for with the injuries he has got.'
'Pretty quick' exit from the water after shark spotted.
'I love you Mum Dad and Winona I will hold you close to my heart for the rest of my life.'
Whanganui has proven a breeding ground for talented motorcycle racers over many years.
Whakatāne's Hayden Wilde has capped off a stellar year with a win.
Homes in Matata have started to be removed despite residential concerns.
Two suspicious White Island fundraising sites have been deactivated
One family did away with presents and donated $220 to help a tour guide with severe burns.
Virtually nothing separates the top riders in each class on the Whanganui programme.
Trauma director Dr Grant Christey says there is a lot to be learned from "all the horror".
State Highway 2 down to one lane after truck rolls.
Dr Sally Davis said support would be needed for "some time". "This is just the beginning."
2019 has been a grim year for adventure activity-related deaths in New Zealand.
Liz McGill, 67, and daughter Heather, 34, will be in NZ hospitals "for some time".
She has been the MP for East Coast electorate for 14 years, but now wants to be Speaker.