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10 Dec 2019 7:27am News:
National News

White Island eruption - eight people unaccounted for

Work has continued overnight to respond to the eruption on White Island. Enquiries with tour operators indicate that 47 people were on White Island at the time of the eruption. ... More

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White Island
10 Dec 2019 12:06am News:
National News

Update: Eruption on White Island – recovery operation

The Police Eagle helicopter, rescue helicopter, and NZDF aircraft have undertaken a number of aerial reconnaissance flights over the island since the eruption. No signs of life have been ... More

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White Island
9 Dec 2019 10:10pm News:
National News

Update: Eruption on White Island – five people confirmed deceased

Police can confirm five people are now confirmed to have died in the White Island volcanic eruption.  Our sincere condolences are with their family and friends. We are continuing to ... More

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9 Dec 2019 8:21pm News:
National News

White Island eruption – Media Advisory

National Operation Commander, Deputy Commissioner John Tims will provide an update to media at Police National Headquarters on Molesworth Street at 9pm. Media are asked to gather outside ... More

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White Island
9 Dec 2019 6:54pm News:
National News

Update: Eruption on White Island – one fatality confirmed

Police are continuing to work with the National Emergency Management Agency to coordinate a search and rescue operation following a volcanic eruption at White Island this afternoon. The ... More

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9 Dec 2019 5:32pm News:
National News

UPDATE: Media Advisory - Eruption on White Island

The venue for the media conference regarding the eruption on White Island has changed. National Operation Commander, Deputy Commissioner John Tims, and Civil Defence Emergency Management ... More

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