Natural Disasters

Memorial service marks fifth anniversary of Whakaari White Island eruption

06:51 am on 9 December 2024

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The fifth anniversary of the eruption of Whakaari White Island is unfolding in Whakatane on Monday morning, with survivors and families of those killed as well as dignitaries travelling from New Zealand, Australia and Britain to attend a memorial service. Reporter Natalie Akoorie spoke to Corin Dann.