Government to plug gaps in rules for adventure tourism
The Government wants to bring in tougher safety rules for adventure activity operators.
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Volcanoes, tsunamis, underwater landslides: Mapping NZ's 'near-shore' threats
Scientists are exploring NZ's risk from offshore volcanoes and tsunami-making landslides.
'I said the Lord's prayer': White Island survivor recalls deadly eruption
Survivor says eruption aftermath felt like "the whole world was going to fall in on you".
'Absolutely unfair': Public funding for Whakaari companies shocks victims' lawyer
Lawyer representing some of the Australian families called payments "absolutely unfair".
Large steam and gas plumes spotted from Whakaari/White Island
The steam and gas plumes originate from active vents on the island, scientist says.
'Really concerning': Cruel online trolls target White Island survivor
White Island survivor opens up on online trolls and PTSD battle.
Aussie pair to sue cruise ship company over family deaths on volcano
Stephanie Browitt suffered burns to 70 per cent of her body in the 2019 eruption.
Who's responsible for safety on Whakaari/White Island?
After months of review, it's still not clear who's in charge of safety on volcanic island.
Whakaari WorkSafe hearing expected to draw crowds
Whakatāne District Court hearing will be livestreamed to a second location.
Specialist White Island response crew discussed before tragedy
In tragic timing, a response simulation had also been planned for 2 months after eruption.
Whakaari/White Island eruption: 3 more defendants named
Three parties who did not identify themselves can now be revealed.
Satellite images can warn of future eruptions - expert
Satellites spotted part of Whakaari's crater collapsing in the days before the eruption.
Mental health support not enough after eruption, shooting, says therapist
The disasters revealed a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events, she said.
Opera singer, mum, former coroner - who is new health and disability commissioner?
"It was hard not to be affected by it," new health boss speaks on White Island tragedy.
Whakaari/White Island tragedy: Charges revealed
For all organisations on each charge the maximum penalty is a fine of $1.5 million.
WorkSafe's White Island prosecution adjourned to next year
The case will be heard in March next year.
Judith Collins' next gig: Thriller writer
Collins on her thriller-writing plans: 'It's a summer gig.'
Focus Live: PM sheds tears at memorial for Whakaari/White Island eruption
Survivors, families of the dead and first responders fill Whakatāne's Mataatua Marae for a commemoration service on the one-year anniversary of the White Island/Whakaari eruption.
White Island tragedy: The lives cut short when tourism trip ended in disaster
Tourists and tour guides made up the 22 people tragically killed on White Island.
Local Focus: 'I just felt helpless' - Whakaari tour guide shares his story for the first time
'We just stayed there for a couple of hours waiting for anyone to come back.'
14-hour shifts: Surgeon describes White Island medical heroics
The Australian and NZ Burn Association on the medical response to White Island disaster.
Local Focus: Haunted by Whakaari - tour guide Calvin Kingi shares his story for the first time
"I hope everybody finds their peace." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Cause for celebration': White Island guide turns 20 a year after almost dying
Jake Milbank will turn 20 tomorrow - a year on from the day he almost died.
Ardern won't rule out royal commission into eruption
Collins firms up call for a royal commission into the Whakaari/White Island disaster
Marie Browitt says her grief is slowly killing her too.
A mother and wife of Whakaari/White Island victims says the tragedy has consumed her.
'No escape': White Island tragedy a disaster waiting to happen
A leading volcanologist says there would have been "no escape' for those on White Island
Experts wary on future of Whakaari/White Island tourism
As the Govt weighs up future access to Whakaari, scientists say a major change is needed.
Parents' legacy lives on for young children orphaned by White Island tragedy
Three children orphaned in the White Island tragedy are learning parents' legacy.
Sasha Borissenko: Who are the legal eagles of the National Party?
More than 20% of Parliament is made up of lawyers; who are National's legal industry reps?
'Potentially chilling': Scientists alarmed over White Island charges
The Association of Scientists warns the charges could mute the scientific community.
'Breaking point': Burns surgeon talks of White Island horror, loss and emotional trauma
A top burns surgeon says he was pushed to breaking point by the White Island tragedy.
White Island body recovery mission: 'The team told me they needed to stop'
The leader of the White Island body recovery has spoken of the dangerous mission
'I felt for the kid': Brother of hero guide's bond with young White Island survivor
Brave White Island survivor forms bond with family of fallen hero Kiwi guide.
Veteran pilot sets up fighting fund for Whakaari colleague
'A lot of people think WorkSafe have grossly overstepped the mark', fellow pilot says.