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.
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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.
'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.
Suzuki Series roars into life in Taupo
It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.
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.
One dead in Whakatāne crash brings weekend toll to seven
Weekend road toll rises after fatal crash near Whakatāne.
One in 36 million: Bone marrow giving Jesse a chance some don't get
Jesse Whare is one of the lucky ones - she has a match. Others are still waiting.
School response surprises Coroner after teen's fatal fall
Te Hawiki Hona Kiri Te Amo, 16, had a non-survivable head injury.
'Meanwhile in Whakatāne': Video shows man casually riding horse around town in Kopeopeo
Big cities have Lime scooters but small-town New Zealand keeps it real.
Illegal rubbish dumping becoming a bigger problem
Councils ask community to help find rubbish dumpers.
Rising fast: Bay of Plenty house prices hit new highs
The national median also rose to a record level in October 2019.
Coin toss turns to loss - Hinerangi Goodman loses council seat
A recount was called after two candidates both received 262 votes.
Father and son lose fight to keep names secret after fatal stabbing
More charges laid after Edgecumbe murder earlier this month.
Highway cleared after crushed car falls off haulage truck
Motorists were asked to be cautious when travelling in the area.
Flip of a coin could determine election winner after tied result
"Whatever will be will be," one candidate said.
Watch: Car goes over ditch trying to outrun police
"You could hear the ticking in the video of the electric fence."
Man charged with assault after fatal stabbing in Edgecumbe
A 23-year-old is due to appear in Whakatane District Court tomorrow.
Whakaari grumbles: Geyser-like explosions recorded in crater
The burst came as a result of the rising crater lake drowning active vents
Armed robbers storm dairy for second time
Offenders entered the Galway Street dairy about 8.15pm last night
'That boy was our world': Young ambulance officer dies on the job
Liam Harpur was 23 years old when he suddenly died this week.
Cop callout culminates in time with kids
Police spend time with Taneatua school kids after armed incident.
Man arrested after Bay of Plenty school lockdown
Officers were in place between Amokura and Station Rds.