Is this just a fiery thrill or another disaster waiting to happen?

Is this just a fiery thrill or another disaster waiting to happen?

We take a gamble with volcano tourism. The obvious lava and ash aren’t the only dangers.

  • byBrian Johnston

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NZ tour operators told to pay $12m in fines and reparations over White Island eruption

NZ tour operators told to pay $12m in fines and reparations over White Island eruption

In handing down his sentence,the judge was particularly scathing of the island’s owners who he said had “appeared to have profited handsomely” from tourists.

Brothers who own deadly New Zealand volcano have charges dismissed

Brothers who own deadly New Zealand volcano have charges dismissed

Andrew,James and Peter Buttle had been on trial since July over the deadly 2019 eruption that killed 22 people,including 14 Australians.

Tourists given no safety warnings before landing on deadly New Zealand volcano,court told

Tourists given no safety warnings before landing on deadly New Zealand volcano,court told

The owners of White Island in New Zealand have gone on trial for allegedly failing to protect tourists and staff in the 2019 eruption that killed 22 people.

  • byRod McGuirk
White Island volcano documentary captures two minutes of sheer terror
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White Island volcano documentary captures two minutes of sheer terror

The eruption in New Zealand left 22 people dead and a lifetime of trauma for survivors,but do the filmmakers need someone to blame?

  • byKarl Quinn
Royal Caribbean loses bid to block White Island volcano survivors suing in United States

Royal Caribbean loses bid to block White Island volcano survivors suing in United States

The Federal Court has cleared the way for the cruise giant to be sued in the United States over the disastrous 2019 trip to New Zealand’s White Island,where a volcanic eruption killed 22 people including 14 Australians.

  • byJenny Noyes
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Volcanic activity monitoring agency charged over White Island deaths

Volcanic activity monitoring agency charged over White Island deaths

NZ's WorkSafe agency has filed charges against 13 parties over the volcano eruption that killed 22 people,including 14 Australians.

  • byAmanda Cropp andMatt Shand
The leader's not for #turning:is Jacinda Ardern really the future of liberal democracy?

The leader's not for #turning:is Jacinda Ardern really the future of liberal democracy?

Dealing with three catastrophes in her first term played well for Jacinda Ardern. However,if she wins New Zealand’s election,she’ll have to deliver some big policy successes to keep the Kiwis happy.

  • byPeter Hartcher
'Welcome home darling':White Island survivor returns to Melbourne home after 6 months in hospital

'Welcome home darling':White Island survivor returns to Melbourne home after 6 months in hospital

Stephanie Browitt,23,lost her younger sister and father when a New Zealand volcano erupted last December. She suffered third-degree burns to most of her body.

  • byPaul Sakkal
Meet the team who treated White Island volcano patients
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Meet the team who treated White Island volcano patients

Six of the 13 Australians airlifted from New Zealand after the eruption were treated by the tight-knit team including surgeons,nurses and physiotherapists at Royal North Shore Hospital.

  • byRachel Clun
White Island tour guide allowed out of hospital on day trips

White Island tour guide allowed out of hospital on day trips

Jake Milbank,19,suffered burns to 80 per cent of his body when Whakaari erupted on December 9 killing 21 people.