New Zealand volcano: tourists injured and missing after eruption on White Island – live
NZ prime minister Jacinda Ardern says situation at Whakaari in the Bay of Plenty is ‘significant and evolving’ after volcano erupts. Follow the latest updates
4.16am GMT
The NZ Department of Conservation has confirmed to the NZ Herald that there were no staff on the island today.
4.14am GMT
People on the mainland are asked to avoid the following areas below. [Whakatane Heads & Muriwai Drive areas in #Whakatane.]
They have set up a massive rescue operation for people caught in the #eruption on White Island.#Whakaari #WhiteIsland #NZ #NewZealand #Volcano pic.twitter.com/ueB3o7DI2A