32K views · 242 reactions | It's one year on since the Whakaari White Island disaster. There were 47 people on the island at the time, the eruption killed 22 people and left 25 with life changing injuries. American couple, Matt and Lauren Urey had booked a trip to Whakaari for their honeymoon.... they suffered severe burns and are still needing regular surgery. The couple spoke with John Campbell from their hometown in Richmond, Virginia. | Breakfast | Facebook

14K views · 381 reactions | One year on, Jacinda Ardern has paid tribute to 'our Australian whanau' who were among the 22 killed in last year's devastating Whakaari-White Island volcano tragedy. | SBS News | Facebook

The victims of the White Island volcano disaster have been awarded NZD 10.2 million in reparations, as a New Zealand judge sentenced four tour operators for failing to meet their obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act. The four companies ordered to pay reparation and/or fines are White Island Tours, Whakaari Management Ltd, Volcanic Air and Kahu. 47 people were hiking to the volcano's crater in December 2019 when the eruption occurred, with almost half dying from extreme burns and b