Scientist: White Island was 'disaster waiting to happen'
A volcanologist has called White Island a "disaster waiting to happen" as questions mount.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from White Island
White Island toxic gas: 'A single breath and your heart will stop'
Expert describes potentially deadly impact of chemical which erupted out of White Island.
Two Kiwi medics' devastating decision to call off search
Pair were on the island for between 30 and 40 minutes before making heartbreaking call.
Relatives fly to NZ as fears mount for family of four
The family has not been heard from since travelling to the island yesterday.
Terror on the volcano: 'People ran into the sea... everyone was horrifically burnt'
A man who gave first aid to the White Island victims speaks of the horror.
'Nothing less than a hero': Skipper risked life to save others
Details emerged of how Paul Kingi put his own life in danger to save others.
Live: 5.3 quake hits Gisborne, coast near White Island
Up to 50 people were around or on Whakaari/White Island at the time of the eruption.
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
'He'd never have gone if he knew the risk': Honeymooners suffer severe burns
"My husband was joking around and said, 'I hope it's not a live volcano'."
'Very unfair' – Police Minister rejects White Island/ Pike River comparison
Nash rejects claims authorities' response to the eruption was comparable to Pike River
'Beautiful but deadly': NZ's ever-present volcanic risk
Home to a dozen volcanoes under regular watch, NZ's risk of eruption is ever-present.
Steve Braunias: White Island latest tragedy in year of grief and unimaginable terror
Comment: As a name, White Island is about to take on a new and terrible resonance.
Anatomy of an eruption: Why White Island blew without warning
Yesterday's blow would've given people on White Island as little as seconds of warning.
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.
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.
'Indescribable': A tourist documents hell unfolding on Whakaari/White Island
Michael Schade peered into the depths of the crater 30 minutes before it erupted.
'No shame': Aussie politician slammed for insensitive White Island tweet
The retired politician's tweet tried to link the tragedy to climate change.
The business of White Island: 17,500 visitors each year
White Island Tours operated twice a day - morning and afternoon visits.
'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.
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.
PM Jacinda Ardern talks to Kerre McIvor about the White Island recovery mission
PM Jacinda Ardern talks to Kerre McIvor about the White Island recovery mission