Dozens of tourists and guides were killed or injured when a volcanic island erupted in 2019. The disaster was ruled to be a violation of New Zealand’s workplace safety rules.
Tag: White Island (New Zealand)
New Zealand Volcano Owner Is Found Guilty of Safety Failure
The ruling brings an end to legal proceedings that began after the White Island eruption killed 22 people in 2019.
New Zealand Announces Charges in Deadly White Island Volcano Eruption
Government agencies and individuals were among those charged over the roles in the 2019 disaster, which killed 22 people.
On New Zealand’s Volcano, Knee-Deep Ash and Boiling Water Underfoot
The team that recovered bodies from White Island went “to the depths of their endurance and past it,” said the colonel who oversaw the mission.
New Zealand Volcano Eruption: Live Updates
A nightmare on White Island took a new turn as a team recovered the bodies of people killed in a Monday eruption. About two dozen of those who escaped remain hospitalized.
After Volcano Eruption in New Zealand, 6 Bodies Are Retrieved in Risky Mission. 2 Are Still Missing.
The authorities had repeatedly delayed recovery operations because of challenging conditions on White Island.
New Zealand Seeks Human Skin to Treat Volcano Burn Victims
The country’s need highlights a little-known type of organ donation.
New Zealand Volcano Eruption: Live Updates
A volcanic nightmare on White Island in New Zealand’s stunning Bay of Plenty takes a new turn with a daring operation to recover eight bodies of people killed in an eruption on Monday. About two dozen of those who were able to escape remain hospitalize…
New Zealand Volcano Still Too Dangerous for Rescue Crews, Officials Say
Efforts to recover victims were delayed again Wednesday, as an expert said there was a strong chance of another major eruption within 24 hours.
Why Were Tourists Allowed to Visit an Active New Zealand Volcano?
Visitors were allowed to tour the mouth of the White Island volcano despite recent warnings about bursts of gas and steam.