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.
'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