16 Dec 2019

Whakaari/White Island: Royal Caribbean could be sued over tour

From Morning Report, 8:10 am on 16 December 2019

The cruise ship company, Royal Caribbean, could be sued for damages over the deaths or injuries caused by the eruption on Whakaari if their passengers bought their tickets for White Island Tours onboard or overseas.

A legal expert says the laws that prevent New Zealanders from laying similar law suits has fuelled the growth of adventure tourism in this country.