Coronial inquiry into deadly Whakaari White Island volcano eruption begins

06/10/2025 5 min
Coronial inquiry into deadly Whakaari White Island volcano eruption begins

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A coronial inquiry has begun nearly six years after a deadly volcanic eruption in New Zealand.Twenty-two people, including 14 Australians, were killed and another 25 seriously injured when the Whakaari White Island volcano erupted in December 2019.The bodies of two victims were never recovered.Guest: Jordan Dunn, reporter for New Zealand's NewsTalk ZB News Producer: Brooke Young