Photo: ReutersA total of six bodies have now been recovered on White Island. He later said recovery team were safe on board HMNZS Wellington and the bodies would shortly be turned to the mainland before being transferred to Auckland. Photo: NZ Herald"I would like to acknowledge the recovery team for their efforts and the bravery they have shown today. The recovery team on a Defence Force helicopter landed on the island in the Bay of Plenty, police confirmed at 8.25am today. The Whakaari/ White Island volcano remains volatile.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 12, 2019 20:26 UTC