5 dead, 18 injured after volcano erupts in New Zealand\'s White Island
5 years, 1 month ago

5 dead, 18 injured after volcano erupts in New Zealand\'s White Island

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington: Five people were killed, 18 were injured and several more were left stranded after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted unexpectedly in New Zealand on Monday. Police said some 50 people were visiting White Island when it exploded suddenly in the early afternoon -- hurling ash and rock high into the air. "The island is unstable, there's a danger of further eruptions, it is physically unsafe for us to return to the island" "I've got to consider the safety of our people and emergency services staff." The ship's operator Royal Caribbean -- who had billed the trip to White Island as "an unforgettable guided tour of New Zealand's most active volcano" -- said "a number of our guests were touring the island" but did not confirm that number. "Sudden, unheralded eruptions from volcanoes such as White Island can be expected at any time," said University of Auckland volcanologist Shane Cronin.

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White Island: New Zealand’s volcano tourism trial finally comes to an end
2 months, 1 week ago

White Island: New Zealand’s volcano tourism trial finally comes to an end

The Independent  

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New Zealand’s White Island tour operators fined £6.1m over volcanic eruption that killed 22 people
10 months, 1 week ago

New Zealand’s White Island tour operators fined £6.1m over volcanic eruption that killed 22 people

The Independent  

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New Zealand tour operators told to pay $7.8 million in fines and reparations over volcanic eruption
10 months, 1 week ago

New Zealand tour operators told to pay $7.8 million in fines and reparations over volcanic eruption

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Tour booking agents and managers of a New Zealand island where a volcanic eruption killed 22 people in 2019 were ordered Friday to pay nearly $13 million in fines and reparations. The holding company of the island’s owners, a boat tour operator and three companies that operated helicopter tours had been found guilty of safety breaches …

Tourists received no safety warnings before New Zealand volcano eruption killed 22, prosecutor says
1 year, 5 months ago

Tourists received no safety warnings before New Zealand volcano eruption killed 22, prosecutor says

Associated Press  

Tourists received no health and safety warnings before they landed on New Zealand’s most active volcano ahead of a 2019 eruption that killed 22 people, a prosecutor said Tuesday. McDonald said the company that owned the volcano — Whakaari Management Ltd., which she called WML — failed to understand the risk, failed to consult with tour operators on the hazards, …

Whakaari White Island is owned by one NZ family. Today three brothers face charges over the volcano's deadly 2019 eruption
1 year, 5 months ago

Whakaari White Island is owned by one NZ family. Today three brothers face charges over the volcano's deadly 2019 eruption

ABC  

In 1936 Whakaari White Island was an unusual acquisition for Auckland stockbroker George Buttle, who would eventually pass the private island onto his son and then his grandsons. Parties charged in Worksafe NZ case: Andrew Buttle James Buttle Peter Buttle Whakaari Management Limited ID Tours New Zealand Tauranga Tourism Services Inflite Charters Volcanic Air Safaris Limited Aerius Limited Kahu NZ …

Survivors of New Zealand's deadly volcano eruption will testify at a trial of tourism operators
1 year, 6 months ago

Survivors of New Zealand's deadly volcano eruption will testify at a trial of tourism operators

The Independent  

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3 helicopter tour operators plead guilty to lapses in deadly New Zealand volcano eruption
1 year, 6 months ago

3 helicopter tour operators plead guilty to lapses in deadly New Zealand volcano eruption

LA Times  

Three helicopter tour operators pleaded guilty Friday to safety breaches when New Zealand’s White Island volcano erupted in 2019, claiming 22 lives. Volcanic Air Safaris, Kahu NZ and Aerius had been scheduled to go on trial in Auckland District Court next week along with six other entities and people in connection with the tragedy at the island, which had been …

New Zealand marks one year since volcanic eruption killed 22
4 years, 1 month ago

New Zealand marks one year since volcanic eruption killed 22

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A woman whose son was killed in a volcanic eruption in New Zealand a year ago said that as she stood crying, wailing and calling out his name on a beach soon afterward, a stranger came up to her and held her. “I hope she’s listening, because that just shows you what a community we are, …

NZ White Island volcano eruption anniversary hears messages of thanks from survivors and condolences for 22 killed
4 years, 1 month ago

NZ White Island volcano eruption anniversary hears messages of thanks from survivors and condolences for 22 killed

ABC  

The survivors from last year's volcanic eruption on the New Zealand island of Whakaari-White Island have thanked rescuers for saving them during the unfolding disaster. Key points: 17 Australian tourists died after the eruption, along with three international travellers and two local guides Many survivors have spent the last year rehabilitating after suffering burns and injuries The victims' loved ones …

New Zealand charges 13 parties over White Island volcano deaths
4 years, 1 month ago

New Zealand charges 13 parties over White Island volcano deaths

The Independent  

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WorkSafe New Zealand charges 13 parties over White Island volcano eruption tragedy
4 years, 1 month ago

WorkSafe New Zealand charges 13 parties over White Island volcano eruption tragedy

ABC  

WorkSafe New Zealand has filed charges against 13 parties over the White Island volcano tragedy in December last year. Key points: Ten parties face charges with penalties up to $NZ1.5 million and three people up to $NZ300,000 A preliminary hearing for the charges will be held on December 15 in the Auckland District Court WorkSafe NZ did not investigate the …

New Zealand volcano victim tells of waiting to be rescued from White Island with burns to 70 per cent of her body
4 years, 8 months ago

New Zealand volcano victim tells of waiting to be rescued from White Island with burns to 70 per cent of her body

ABC  

A survivor of the White Island volcano eruption has criticised New Zealand authorities, saying if medical help had come sooner more people would have survived. "I remember thinking: 'I don't know why people are yelling, like, there's just no one near, around us, we're on an island in the middle of the ocean'." New Zealand police have told Four Corners …

Relatives to sue Royal Caribbean cruise line over New Zealand volcano tragedy
4 years, 8 months ago

Relatives to sue Royal Caribbean cruise line over New Zealand volcano tragedy

ABC  

Legal action is being pursued against Royal Caribbean cruise line over last year's deadly volcano eruption in New Zealand as extraordinary new details of the effort to rescue survivors are revealed. Ms Yousef said Royal Caribbean told the passengers on the Ovation of the Seas "absolutely nothing" about the possibility or the risks of an eruption. "There are accounts of …

New Zealand's White Island volcano disaster death toll rises to 20 as two missing people confirmed dead
4 years, 11 months ago

New Zealand's White Island volcano disaster death toll rises to 20 as two missing people confirmed dead

ABC  

The death toll from New Zealand's White Island volcano eruption has risen to 20, as two people still considered missing were officially confirmed dead. Key points: 17 Australians have now died as a result of the White Island volcano eruption Winona Langford is the latest Australian confirmed dead, after both her parents also died in the tragedy Of the survivors, …

White Island volcano claims another victim as Melbourne man Paul Browitt dies in hospital
4 years, 11 months ago

White Island volcano claims another victim as Melbourne man Paul Browitt dies in hospital

ABC  

The death toll from last month's volcanic eruption in New Zealand has risen again, after "highly respected and well-liked" Melbourne man Paul Browitt died in hospital overnight. Key points: Paul Browitt's daughter Krystal Browitt was also killed in the eruption He is the second person to die since being brought to Australia for treatment Foreign Minister Marise Payne said other …

Australian man is 20th fatality from New Zealand volcanic eruption
4 years, 11 months ago

Australian man is 20th fatality from New Zealand volcanic eruption

LA Times  

An aerial photo shows White Island after its volcanic eruption on Dec. 9, 2019. A man who died in an Australian hospital became the 20th casualty of a New Zealand volcanic eruption more than a month ago, officials said on Monday. White Island, also known by its Maori name, Whakaari, is the tip of an undersea volcano about 30 miles …

New Zealand volcano eruption: Death toll rises to 19 after victim dies in hospital
5 years ago

New Zealand volcano eruption: Death toll rises to 19 after victim dies in hospital

The Independent  

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New Zealand authorities concede they may never find final two White Island volcano victims' bodies
5 years ago

New Zealand authorities concede they may never find final two White Island volcano victims' bodies

ABC  

New Zealand authorities have conceded they may never find the bodies of two Whakaari/White Island volcano victims, as recovery teams extend their search to more than 70 kilometres away from the scene of the tragedy. Key points: Authorities are still searching for the bodies of Winona Langford and Hayden Marshall-Inman Poor weather, ash and toxic gas is hampering the search …

New Zealand volcano eruption death toll rises to 18 as body search continues
5 years ago

New Zealand volcano eruption death toll rises to 18 as body search continues

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington: The death toll from New Zealand’s White Island volcano eruption rose to 18 Sunday, including two people whose bodies have not been recovered, police said. “The stream where the bodies were last seen on Monday runs all the way through to the sea,” deputy police commissioner Mike Clement said. Police on Sunday named four victims who have been officially …

Australian White Island volcano victims formally identified by New Zealand police
5 years ago

Australian White Island volcano victims formally identified by New Zealand police

ABC  

New Zealand police have formally identified more Australian victims of the White Island volcano explosion. Key points: The official number of deceased is now 16 — including 15 people who died in New Zealand and one man in Australia Two people from Adelaide and five from New South Wales have been confirmed dead The latest search on and in the …

Krystal Eve Browitt named as first victim of New Zealand volcano eruption
5 years ago

Krystal Eve Browitt named as first victim of New Zealand volcano eruption

The Independent  

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New Zealand volcano: Divers search for two bodies off coast after eruption
5 years ago

New Zealand volcano: Divers search for two bodies off coast after eruption

The Independent  

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Australian woman Krystal Eve Browitt first officially named victim of White Island volcanic eruption in New Zealand
5 years ago

Australian woman Krystal Eve Browitt first officially named victim of White Island volcanic eruption in New Zealand

ABC  

Australian woman Krystal Eve Browitt, 21, is the first victim of the White Island volcanic eruption formally named by New Zealand Police. Key points: A body was spotted in the ocean near White Island, prompting the water search All 13 Australian survivors of the eruption have been brought home for treatment In Auckland, authorities are carrying out autopsies on the …

Volcanic eruptions put adventure tourism at halt in New Zealand
5 years ago

Volcanic eruptions put adventure tourism at halt in New Zealand

Deccan Chronicle  

Christchurch: Adventure tourism is a key part of New Zealand's international appeal but the White Island volcano eruption is a tragic reminder that such activities carry genuine risk that must be better explained to travellers, experts say. Briton Chris Coker's son Brad, 24, died in the skydive plane crash and since then he has campaigned from afar for tighter regulations …

Six New Zealand volcano eruption victims recovered from White Island, two bodies still unaccounted for
5 years ago

Six New Zealand volcano eruption victims recovered from White Island, two bodies still unaccounted for

ABC  

Elite New Zealand military teams have braved corrosive gases and the risk of another eruption to recover six bodies from volcanic White Island in a daring helicopter-borne mission. Key points: Drones located six of the eight bodies before the recovery began Two bodies have yet to be found, and New Zealand police believe at least one is in the water …

New Zealand White Island volcano burns victims need '120 square metres of skin' for grafts
5 years ago

New Zealand White Island volcano burns victims need '120 square metres of skin' for grafts

ABC  

Hospitals in Australia and New Zealand are stocking up on laboratory-grown skin to treat the survivors of the White Island volcano eruption, with one doctor saying 120 square metres of extra skin is needed. Key points: Burned skin will be removed from victims and replaced with skin grafts Surgeon warns volcano victims face "tough fight ahead" to survive Victims in …

How the White Island volcano victims were recovered by an elite New Zealand Defence Force team
5 years ago

How the White Island volcano victims were recovered by an elite New Zealand Defence Force team

ABC  

A team of elite soldiers landed on the White Island volcano on Friday to recover the bodies of those killed in Monday's eruption, despite the ongoing threat of noxious gases and steaming vents. Friday's recovery mission, a collaboration between the New Zealand Defence Force, the New Zealand Police, scientists and other agencies, required intensive planning and risk assessment. New Zealand …

New Zealand to import 118 sq.ft of skin from US to treat volcanic eruption survivors
5 years ago

New Zealand to import 118 sq.ft of skin from US to treat volcanic eruption survivors

India TV News  

New Zealand will import 118 sq.ft of skin from the US to treat the severely burnt survivors of the Whakaari/White Island volcano eruption which is believed to have claimed 16 lives, a government official said on Thursday. The country will pay about NZ$1.5 million for the skin acquired from a skin bank in the US, Ashley Bloomfield, New Zealand's Health …

‘Growing sense of desperation’: NZ volcano death toll rises to 8, continue to rise
5 years ago

‘Growing sense of desperation’: NZ volcano death toll rises to 8, continue to rise

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington: The death toll from a New Zealand volcano eruption rose to eight on Thursday, with two victims dying in hospital, and will continue to climb with eight victims presumed dead on the island and more than 20 in intensive care suffering severe burns. The volcano on White Island was "highly volatile" and could erupt again within days preventing recovery …

New Zealand volcano victims' bodies could be recovered from White Island on Friday, authorities say
5 years ago

New Zealand volcano victims' bodies could be recovered from White Island on Friday, authorities say

ABC  

New Zealand authorities say they will try to recover the bodies of volcano victims from White Island on Friday. Mr Clement said the plan was to "play it by ear" and send trained New Zealand Defence Forces to collect the bodies on Friday morning, given the conditions were suitable. "It takes 20 minutes to get out there, we know where …

How New Zealand's White Island volcano eruption unfolded
5 years ago

How New Zealand's White Island volcano eruption unfolded

ABC  

When tourists entered White Island, they walked into a crater that could erupt at any time. A screenshot taken by the New Zealand White Island Crater Rim webcam at 2:10pm just moments before the volcano erupted on December 9, 2019. A photo of the volcano on White Island in New Zealand eruption, taken at 13:49pm local time. GeoNet upgraded White …

New Zealand volcano vents steam, death toll now at 16
5 years ago

New Zealand volcano vents steam, death toll now at 16

Associated Press  

WHAKATANE, New Zealand — New Zealand medical staff were continuing to work around the clock Thursday treating severely burned survivors of a volcanic eruption as police announced two more victims had died in hospitals, bringing the death toll to 16. The enormity of the task facing doctors in burn units around the country became clear when Dr. Peter Watson, a …

New Zealand White Island volcano rescue pilot says bodies could be recovered in 90 minutes
5 years ago

New Zealand White Island volcano rescue pilot says bodies could be recovered in 90 minutes

ABC  

A pilot who helped rescue survivors from New Zealand's White Island volcano says he is ready to head back to retrieve the ash-covered bodies of those killed in Monday's eruption. Key points: A helicopter pilot says he knows where the missing people are and could recover them in about 90 minutes, if allowed Police say the risk to rescuers is …

New Zealand White Island volcano tour leader who rescued victims praised as 'superhuman'
5 years ago

New Zealand White Island volcano tour leader who rescued victims praised as 'superhuman'

ABC  

A tour operator who helped rescue people from New Zealand's White Island after a volcano eruption that killed at least six people has been hailed as "superhuman". Key points: Paul Kingi returned to the island to help survivors escape He was praised as "nothing less than a hero" Tribute was also paid to victim Hayden Marshall-Inman Paul Kingi left White …

New Zealand volcano eruption on White Island on minds of passengers as cruise ship departs
5 years ago

New Zealand volcano eruption on White Island on minds of passengers as cruise ship departs

ABC  

The Ovation of the Seas horn sounded mournful as the ship readied to sail from the Port of Tauranga. Key points: Locals have come to the Port of Tauranga to pay their respects Captain Henrik Loy addressed passengers last night The ship will continue its journey around New Zealand, but has changed its port stops It docked here on Monday …

Criminal investigation to commence in White Island volcano eruption: police
5 years ago

Criminal investigation to commence in White Island volcano eruption: police

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington: New Zealand police on Tuesday announced a criminal investigation to probe how an eruption at the White Island volcano led to an estimated 13 deaths. "I can confirm now that we will commence a criminal investigation into the circumstances of the death and injuries on White Island," deputy commissioner John Tims told reporters in Wellington. Speaking before the investigation …

New Zealand eruption: No survivors on White Island after volcano suddenly erupts, say police
5 years ago

New Zealand eruption: No survivors on White Island after volcano suddenly erupts, say police

The Independent  

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No more survivors expected to be rescued: New Zealand police after volcano eruption
5 years, 1 month ago

No more survivors expected to be rescued: New Zealand police after volcano eruption

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington: New Zealand police have said no more survivors were expected to be rescued from an island volcano that erupted suddenly on Monday, suggesting as many as two dozen people could have died. Police said some 50 people were visiting White Island when it exploded in the early afternoon -- hurling ash and rock high into the air. The ship's …

Five dead, 8 missing after volcano eruption off New Zealand coast leaves 'no signs of life' on White Island
5 years, 1 month ago

Five dead, 8 missing after volcano eruption off New Zealand coast leaves 'no signs of life' on White Island

Firstpost  

Unstable conditions hampered rescue workers Tuesday from searching for at least eight people missing and feared dead after a volcano off the New Zealand coast erupted Whakatane: Unstable conditions hampered rescue workers Tuesday from searching for at least eight people missing and feared dead after a volcano off the New Zealand coast erupted in a towering blast of ash and …

White Island volcano eruption dead: 16 Australians dead after New Zealand disaster, including entire family from Sydney
5 years, 1 month ago

White Island volcano eruption dead: 16 Australians dead after New Zealand disaster, including entire family from Sydney

ABC  

The full extent of the White Island volcano eruption tragedy has become clearer after New Zealand police released a list of the 18 people who died in the disaster. The bodies of two people remain on the New Zealand island, including the remains of 17-year-old Sydney woman Winona Langford. Gavin Dallow was remembered as a "generous man" while his wife …

New Zealand volcano eruption on White Island leaves three Australians believed dead, eight more still missing
5 years, 1 month ago

New Zealand volcano eruption on White Island leaves three Australians believed dead, eight more still missing

ABC  

Three Australians are believed to be among six people confirmed dead after a volcanic explosion engulfed tourists on a New Zealand island on Monday. Three more have been treated and released 13 of the hospital patients are Australians The only identified fatality so far is a New Zealand tour guide Prime Minister Scott Morrison said eight other Australians remained missing …

White Island volcano eruption a 'disaster waiting to happen', Australian expert says
5 years, 1 month ago

White Island volcano eruption a 'disaster waiting to happen', Australian expert says

ABC  

The New Zealand volcano eruption that killed at least six people and left many more missing, feared dead, was a "disaster waiting to happen", according to an Australian expert. Key points: Professor Raymond Cas describes the island volcano as "extremely unpredictable" He says people in the crater will have been unable to escape after the eruption He says scientists have …

New Zealand's White Island volcano eruption casts sombre mood aboard Ovation of the Seas cruise ship
5 years, 1 month ago

New Zealand's White Island volcano eruption casts sombre mood aboard Ovation of the Seas cruise ship

ABC  

Christmas had come early — a cruise to New Zealand with our extended family. We'd been to the Bay of Islands, Auckland and docked in Tauranga for a day, allowing people to head off on tours to Rotorua, ride a jetboat or visit an active volcano: White Island. A devastating volcanic eruption engulfed tourists on New Zealand's White Island. Why …

How the New Zealand volcano eruption on White Island unfolded
5 years, 1 month ago

How the New Zealand volcano eruption on White Island unfolded

ABC  

Six people have been confirmed dead, with Australians believed to be among them, following the volcanic eruption on New Zealand's White Island. Last week, an alert was issued for continuing 'moderate volcanic unrest' The alert, issued by New Zealand's geological hazards agency GeoNet on Tuesday, December 3, said that moderate volcanic activity on White Island, off the east coast of …

This is why White Island volcano erupted and why there was no warning
5 years, 1 month ago

This is why White Island volcano erupted and why there was no warning

ABC  

White Island is one of several volcanoes in New Zealand that can produce sudden explosive eruptions at any time. Shock aboard cruise ship after New Zealand volcano eruption Photo shows Aerial view of the waterslides and pool on top of the cruise ship, Ovation of the Seas Passengers were left in a sombre mood after a volcano erupted, killing several …

Should tourists have been on New Zealand’s most active volcano?
5 years, 1 month ago

Should tourists have been on New Zealand’s most active volcano?

CNN  

CNN — There were families on holiday. All there to see one thing: the uninhabited moonscape of New Zealand’s most active volcano, White Island. “I have always felt that it was too dangerous to allow the daily tour groups that visit the uninhabited island volcano by boat and helicopter.” How New Zealand’s warning system works In the weeks before the …

Deadly volcano rocks New Zealand: 5 killed, tourists missing
5 years, 1 month ago

Deadly volcano rocks New Zealand: 5 killed, tourists missing

India TV News  

A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving many more missing. Image Source : AP Deadly volcano rocks New Zealand: 5 killed, tourists missing Tims said experts had told them the island remained unstable but search and rescue teams …

New Zealand’s White Island volcano: One dead, many missing; eruption sends plume of steam, ash about 12,000 feet into air
5 years, 1 month ago

New Zealand’s White Island volcano: One dead, many missing; eruption sends plume of steam, ash about 12,000 feet into air

Firstpost  

Brad Scott, a volcanologist with GNS Science, said eruption was significant and sent plume of steam, ash about 12,000 feet into the air Wellington: A volcano on a small New Zealand island frequented by tourists erupted with a large plume of ash and steam on Monday, killing one person and leaving dozens of others missing or injured. Brad Scott, a …

At least 5 killed as New Zealand volcano erupts on tourist island
5 years, 1 month ago

At least 5 killed as New Zealand volcano erupts on tourist island

Al Jazeera  

Number of missing in ‘double digits’ as police say finding survivors unlikely after eruption on White Island. New Zealand’s most active volcano erupted on Monday killing at least five people with many trapped on the popular tourist spot, White Island, as conditions were too dangerous for search-and-rescue teams. The “short-lived eruption” threw an ash plume about 3,660 metres high, New …

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