BREAKING: A sixth person has died as a result of the volcano eruption on New Zealand's White Island while being treated in hospital. 9News
Helicopter crews landed despite the danger and helped evacuate dozens of survivors, some of them critically injured.
"To our Australian family especially, we will do everything we can to support you as you have supported us.She said she had been in regular contact with Mr Morrison throughout the night and would continue to do so today. "He was a bright young man, full of life … loved his fishing, loved his life," former Whakatane mayor Tony Bonne told Radio New Zealand.
Rescue teams, including the New Zealand coast guard have attempted to gain access to the island but have said it is too dangerous for them to make it onto land."We can't be certain there won't be another eruption in the next 24 hours," Dr Gledhill said. "Ovation of the Seas will remain overnight until we learn more about the situation. We will offer all possible assistance to our guests and local authorities."
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