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New Zealand volcano: At least five dead after White Island eruption

A volcano has erupted in New Zealand, leaving five dead and several unaccounted for, police have said...

Tourists were seen walking inside the rim of the White Island crater just moments before the eruption...

Police said 23 people had been rescued, but warned conditions were hampering rescue efforts. The New Zealand military is now helping police...

White Island, also known as Whakaari, is one of the country's most active volcanoes...

Despite that, the privately-owned island is a tourist destination with frequent day tours and scenic flights available...

What happened at the volcano?
The eruption of White Island began around 14:11 local time (01:11 GMT)...

Visitor Michael Schade - who was on a boat leaving the island after a morning tour - filmed a thick plume of ash and smoke as the volcano erupted...

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A video of a police officer talking of the volcano eruption event >>>

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