Whakaari
On the frontline of Victim Support
A Victim Support worker on what it's like to support victims on their worst days. Audio
Whakaari: 6 companies facing fines up to 1.5 million dollars
Victims of the Whakaari / White Island disaster have today described the physical and mental trauma that robbed them of ordinary lives. Six companies are being sentenced in the Environment Court in… Audio
Whakaari White Island hero revealed: 'The heat was extreme'
Known only as "Serviceman M" when he was decorated for leading the ground team after the Whakaari eruption, more about the mystery man is revealed.
Whakaari / White Island owners seek dismissal of charges
The family who own Whakaari/ White Island are seeking to have charges against them dismissed.
New details revealed in law suit over Whakaari eruption
New court documents filed in the US claim cruise passengers hurt and killed in the Whakaari eruption weren't warned about the dangers they were walking into.
Govt keen for tougher adventure tourism rules after Whakaari
The government wants to introduce tougher safety rules for adventure activity operators, in response to the deadly 2019 Whakaari eruption.
Forty-seven people - most of them tourists - were on the… Audio
Whakaari trial: Defendants call for more time before pleas
Most of the defendants accused of health and safety breaches in the lead-up to the deadly 2019 Whakaari eruption say they need more time before they can enter pleas.
Thirteen parties have been… Video, Audio
Whakaari eruption prosecution to be livestreamed to second location
Interest in the next court hearing for the Whakaari eruption prosecution is so high the Ministry of Justice will livestream to a second location.
WorkSafe Whakaari investigation cost $5.5m
It included 27 staff members at its peak, including four investigations managers and 16 investigations inspectors. The investigation team also included specialist, legal and support staff.
Cafe owner on Whakaari eruption commemoration
The Panel speaks to Taylor Ulufonua who owns the popular eatery Cafe 4 U. Audio
Whakatane marks anniversary of Whakaari eruption
The Panel speaks to 1xx reporter Alexander Goldsmith about the day's commemorations in Whakatane. Audio
One year on - remembering the victims of the Whakaari tragedy
After the news we'll be crossing to MÄtaatua Wharenui in Whakatane where the victims of the Whakaari tragedy one year ago are being remembered. We'll observe the one minute silence at 2.11pm before… Audio
Whakaari/White Island: Service held to mark anniversry
Wednesday marks a year since the eruption on Whakaari/White Island.
At 2.11pm there will be a minute's silence to mark the time the volcano erupted. RNZ will mark that moment as well on air.
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Whakaari: Family of those lost remember them on eruption's anniversary
One year has passed since the eruption on Whakaari/White Island caused the deaths of 22 people and injured dozens of others.
With Whakaari in the distance, today the community will remember.
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One year since Whakaari fatal eruption
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… Audio
Whakaari: Anniversary tainted by charges for some locals
For some Whakatane locals, the first anniversary of the Whakaari eruption is tainted by criminal charges against helicopter pilots who helped save victims.
Jean Bell has been in the town talking with… Audio
Hayden Marshall-Inman's family mark a year since loss
Wednesday marks a year since the deadly eruption of Whakaari.
There were 47 people on the island when it blew just after 2pm on 9 December, 2019.
Twenty-two people were killed or later died of their… Audio
Scientists alarmed over Worksafe's GNS Science Whakaari charges
GNS Science is one of 13 parties charged by WorkSafe over the Whakaari White island explosion. Professor Troy Baisden, president of the New Zealand Association of Scientists, talks to Colin about the… Audio
PM: Whakaari Royal Commission unnecessary
The Prime Minister says she doesn't think a Royal Commission into last year's Whakaari White Island eruption is necessary.
Jacinda Ardern says both the health and safety regulator and the Coroner are… Audio
Brother of Whakaari eruption victim hopes tours will resume
The brother of a man who was killed in the Whakaari White Island eruption says he hopes tours on the island will be able to resume soon.
Mark Inman says a new warning system which can forecast future… Audio