The recovery operation under way at Whakaari/White Island yesterday. They also hoped to conduct land searches when possible but said there would be no return to the island today. "Following the successful recovery of six bodies from the island yesterday, Police and partner agencies are today analysing all information and assessing possible next steps. Conditions permitting, the divers, with the support of the New Zealand Defence Force, would return today, Police Commissioner Mike Bush said. Mark Inman, whose brother - White Island Tours guide Hayden Marshall-Inman - was believed among the bodies on the island, yesterday spoke of his relief at the retrieval efforts.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 13, 2019 19:41 UTC