9 Dec 2020

One year since Whakaari fatal eruption

From Morning Report, 7:37 am on 9 December 2020

Wednesday marks one year since the eruption at Whakaari White Island which led to the deaths of 22 tourists and tour guides.

The island erupted at 2.11pm.

In the frantic moments that followed the blast, tour boats returned to shore, their guides helping get people off, and other tourists providing first aid.