Two further fatalities - Whakaari / White Island eruption

Two further people have died following the eruption on Whakaari / White Island, bringing the official toll to eight.

One was being treated at Middlemore Hospital and one at Waikato Hospital.

Police remain focused on supporting families at this terrible time.

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