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Divers searched seas around New Zealands volatile White Island Saturday for two people still missing five days after the volcano erupted, amid warnings it could do so again. (Photo: AFP)World
Death toll rises to 19 in New Zealand volcanic eruption

White Island, a volcanic island, is a famous tourist attraction which people can explore by boat or helicopter.

23 Dec 2019 12:52 PM IST

New Zealands White Island volcano erupted suddenly on Monday, prompting fears for a group of visitors seen walking on the crater floor moments before. Hundred People near the volcano when it erupted, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. (Photo: Facebook/ Konkona)World
New Zealand volcano eruption death toll rises to 18 as body search...

Another 26 survivors remain in New Zealand and Australian hospitals, of which 20 are listed as -'critical-' and fighting...

16 Dec 2019 10:14 AM IST

Divers searched seas around New Zealands volatile White Island Saturday for two people still missing five days after the volcano erupted, amid warnings it could do so again. (Photo: AFP)World
Divers search for remaining bodies from New Zealand volcanic eruption

They were focusing on an area where a body was seen floating in the water earlier in the week.

14 Dec 2019 11:48 AM IST

The volcano, a popular tourist day-tripper destination, erupted on Monday, spewing ash and steam over the island. (Photo: AP)World
‘Growing sense of desperation’: NZ volcano death toll rises to 8,...

The volcano on White Island was -'highly volatile-' and could erupt again within days preventing recovery teams...

12 Dec 2019 1:02 PM IST

New Zealands White Island volcano erupted suddenly on Monday, prompting fears for a group of visitors seen walking on the crater floor moments before. Hundred People near the volcano when it erupted, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. (Photo: Facebook/ Konkona)World
Criminal investigation to commence in White Island volcano eruption:...

-'I can confirm now that we will commence criminal probe into circumstances of death and injuries on White Island,-'...

10 Dec 2019 3:20 PM IST

This aerial photo shows White Island after its volcanic eruption in New Zealand on December 9, 2019. (George Novak/New Zealand Herald via AP)World
No more survivors expected to be rescued: New Zealand police after...

Police said some 50 people were visiting White Island when it exploded in the early afternoon -- hurling ash and rock...

10 Dec 2019 10:52 AM IST

New Zealands White Island volcano erupted suddenly on Monday, prompting fears for a group of visitors seen walking on the crater floor moments before. Hundred People near the volcano when it erupted, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. (Photo: Facebook/ Konkona)World
5 dead, 18 injured after volcano erupts in New Zealand-'s White Island

A -'considerable number-' of those caught up in the disaster are believed to be Australian, according to officials in...

9 Dec 2019 9:05 AM IST

The three friends had set out to explore the countrys vast sun-baked interior near Alice Springs on November 19 when their car became bogged down in a river bed.World
Tourists lost in Australia rescued; lived on vodka, biscuits for 2...

The third person, 46-year-old Claire Hockridge, has not been seen since splitting from Phu two days ago.

3 Dec 2019 3:43 PM IST

\Australia is not naive to the threats that it faces more broadly. And I mean more broadly,\ he told reporters in Canberra. (Photo: File)World
Australia PM says allegation of China interference disturbing

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Monday the allegations surrounding Zhao, member of Liberal Party, were -'deeply...

25 Nov 2019 2:00 PM IST

The US Geological Survey says the 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tuesday morning on Mindanao island in the south. Philippine seismologists said it was a lower magnitude of 6.4. (Representational Image)World
5.9-magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand

The epicentre of the quake, which occurred at 4:34 pm (UTC), was located at a depth of 115 kms, about 50 kms northwest...

24 Nov 2019 6:08 PM IST

The woman was taken to hospital following the attack and discharged, the police said on Friday. (Representational Image)World
Sydney man charged for punching, kicking pregnant qoman, CCTV captures...

After several frenzied punches, the woman fell to the ground and was stamped on, before bystanders wrestled the...

22 Nov 2019 12:22 PM IST

An Australian wildlife ranger has recounted his terrifying escape from the clutches of a \particularly cunning\ crocodile, after wrestling with the reptile and sticking a finger in its eye. (Representational Image)World
Australian man wrestles with -'cunning-' crocodile, sticks thumb into...

The 54-year-old said he wrestled with the croc on the remote beach as it tried to drag him into the water.

16 Nov 2019 1:03 PM IST

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