New Zealand volcano News

Royal Caribbean Cruises Faces Potential Liability for New Zealand Volcano Deaths

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s potential liability for a deadly excursion to a volcanic island in New Zealand could hinge on whether the eruption was an unforeseeable “act of God,” according to maritime lawyers. Cruise ship passengers were among the tourists …

New Zealand Tragedy Raising Questions About Live Volcano Tourism

Tourists caught in the deadly blast at New Zealand’s White Island were there despite a recent increase in volcanic activity, although experts said precise predictions on eruptions were all but impossible. Five people were killed, eight are still missing and …

8 People Presumed Dead After New Zealand Island Volcano Eruption

Eight people were missing and presumed dead on Tuesday after a volcanic eruption covered a small New Zealand island popular with tourists in hot ash and steam, killing five people and seriously injuring about 30 more. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern …

5 Dead, Others Missing After Volcano Erupts in New Zealand

New Zealand police said early on Tuesday they did not expect to find any more survivors from a volcanic eruption that killed at least five people, injured up to 20 and left an unknown number unaccounted for. The volcano, off …