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| New Zealand volcano eruption: Jacinda Ardern says 'scale of tragedy is devastating' – latest updates | New Zealand volcano eruption: Jacinda Ardern says 'scale of tragedy is devastating' – latest updates |
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| PM confirms five dead after White Island eruption, with missing and injured are from New Zealand, Australia, the US, UK, China, Germany and Malaysia | PM confirms five dead after White Island eruption, with missing and injured are from New Zealand, Australia, the US, UK, China, Germany and Malaysia |
| Earlier police said work was being done to enable the recovery of the eight people who remained unaccounted for following yesterday’s eruption. | |
| “Recovering the remaining victims and returning them to their loved ones is an absolute priority for NZ Police,” police said in a statement on Facebook. | |
| The first press conference we are expecting is from New Zealand police who will be giving an update on the emergency response to the volcanic eruption at Whakaari/White Island. It’s expected to get underway in the next few minutes. | |
| We are expecting several press conferences in the next hour, including from police in Wellington, the mayor of Whakatane, and from GNS Science, New Zealand’s leading provider of Earth, geoscience and isotope research and consultancy services. | |
| One of the families listed as missing is the Langfords from North Sydney. The parents, Anthony and Kristine Langford, were on holiday with their two children Jesse, 19, and Winona, 17. | |
| Jesse graduated from Marist North Shore in 2018. The school’s principal, Tony Duncan, emailed parents letting them know that the former student was listed as missing. | |
| “It is with a heavy heart that I can confirm to you that several members of our Marist North shore family are missing in the aftermath of the White Island volcano disaster.” | |
| “Jesse, who graduated last year was a talented and popular student during his time at the school, finishing up as Mackillop House captain,” he said. | |
| He asked for school families to have the Langfords in their prayers. | |
| The New Zealand prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has made a statement to parliament about the volcano’s eruption. She confirmed that of the 47 people on or near White Island at the time of the eruption, five were dead, eight were missing and 31 sustained injuries “many of them critical”. | The New Zealand prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has made a statement to parliament about the volcano’s eruption. She confirmed that of the 47 people on or near White Island at the time of the eruption, five were dead, eight were missing and 31 sustained injuries “many of them critical”. |
| “The scale of this tragedy is devastating”, she told parliament. “Our hearts go out to the families of those who are injured, missing or deceased. | “The scale of this tragedy is devastating”, she told parliament. “Our hearts go out to the families of those who are injured, missing or deceased. |
| Ardern paid tribute to the pilots and crew of three helicopters who flew to the island after the eruption to help the rescue operation. | Ardern paid tribute to the pilots and crew of three helicopters who flew to the island after the eruption to help the rescue operation. |
| She said among those missing citizens from Australia, the US, the UK, China, Germany, Malaysia and New Zealand. | She said among those missing citizens from Australia, the US, the UK, China, Germany, Malaysia and New Zealand. |
| “To those who have lost or are missing family and friends, we share in your grief and sorrow and we are devastated,” Ardern said. | “To those who have lost or are missing family and friends, we share in your grief and sorrow and we are devastated,” Ardern said. |
| “To our international partners and friends, we will do everything we can to support you as you have supported us in times past. | “To our international partners and friends, we will do everything we can to support you as you have supported us in times past. |
| “In particular, our family in Australia has been heavily impacted... We feel the pull of our bond acutely at this time.” | “In particular, our family in Australia has been heavily impacted... We feel the pull of our bond acutely at this time.” |
| Ardern acknowledged the “extraordinary efforts” of the medical professionals across the country who are looking after the injured. | Ardern acknowledged the “extraordinary efforts” of the medical professionals across the country who are looking after the injured. |
| “As we focus on the tragic events of Whakaari/White Island, I’m reminded of two things: there is no limit to New Zealand’s capacity to mobilise, to respond, to care and embrace those impacted by tragedy,” she said. | “As we focus on the tragic events of Whakaari/White Island, I’m reminded of two things: there is no limit to New Zealand’s capacity to mobilise, to respond, to care and embrace those impacted by tragedy,” she said. |
| “We are a nation full of ordinary people who do extraordinary things.” | “We are a nation full of ordinary people who do extraordinary things.” |
| Hello this is Alison Rourke taking over this live blog from my colleague, Kate Lyons. | Hello this is Alison Rourke taking over this live blog from my colleague, Kate Lyons. |
| If you are just joining us, here’s the latest on who has been affected by the eruption on White Island. | If you are just joining us, here’s the latest on who has been affected by the eruption on White Island. |
| We know that five people have died. Three of them are thought to be Australians, according the Australian PM, Scott Morrison. The Guardian also understands that two guides from the island were also killed. A further eight people are confirmed as missing. We understand 47 people were on the island at the time of the eruption, 38 of them from the cruise liner Ovation of the Seas. New Zealand’s Red Cross has published a list of people who have been listed as missing and those who have been accounted for. You can reach that list here. | We know that five people have died. Three of them are thought to be Australians, according the Australian PM, Scott Morrison. The Guardian also understands that two guides from the island were also killed. A further eight people are confirmed as missing. We understand 47 people were on the island at the time of the eruption, 38 of them from the cruise liner Ovation of the Seas. New Zealand’s Red Cross has published a list of people who have been listed as missing and those who have been accounted for. You can reach that list here. |
| A report from AAP: | A report from AAP: |
| The air is heavy and flags are at half mast in Whakatane. | The air is heavy and flags are at half mast in Whakatane. |
| Unlike Monday, when police and emergency services flew into furious action after Whakaari’s eruption, the town is now calm and waiting. | Unlike Monday, when police and emergency services flew into furious action after Whakaari’s eruption, the town is now calm and waiting. |
| They are waiting for White Island to be cleared for access, and they are waiting for updates about those in hospital. Those waiting for news are doing so at the local marae, or Maori meeting house. | They are waiting for White Island to be cleared for access, and they are waiting for updates about those in hospital. Those waiting for news are doing so at the local marae, or Maori meeting house. |
| “The marae provides a focal point for the community to rally together, to provide help and care for those who are hurting at the moment,” community leader William Stewart told AAP. | “The marae provides a focal point for the community to rally together, to provide help and care for those who are hurting at the moment,” community leader William Stewart told AAP. |
| “At 10 o’clock this morning we opened the marae and undertook a karakia, a spiritual ceremony. | “At 10 o’clock this morning we opened the marae and undertook a karakia, a spiritual ceremony. |
| “We invited those who had been impacted, staff, emergency response teams, friends and family of those that were caught up in yesterday’s events.” | “We invited those who had been impacted, staff, emergency response teams, friends and family of those that were caught up in yesterday’s events.” |
| People from all backgrounds are bringing food and offering support. | People from all backgrounds are bringing food and offering support. |
| Stewart said more than a hundred people attended, including Australians. | Stewart said more than a hundred people attended, including Australians. |
| “People of different backgrounds. The tribe was here and there were a lot of locals and people from out of town drawn by yesterday’s events,” he said. | “People of different backgrounds. The tribe was here and there were a lot of locals and people from out of town drawn by yesterday’s events,” he said. |
| “Absolutely people are grieving and it’s completely understandable. | “Absolutely people are grieving and it’s completely understandable. |
| “You don’t need to talk to them to realise they’re hurting and they’re deep in grief. | “You don’t need to talk to them to realise they’re hurting and they’re deep in grief. |
| “It’s a privilege for us as a tribe to be able to welcome people here and be able to care for them.” | “It’s a privilege for us as a tribe to be able to welcome people here and be able to care for them.” |
| Marae leaders maintain close communications with police and other authorities; Australian consular support made themselves known on Monday. | Marae leaders maintain close communications with police and other authorities; Australian consular support made themselves known on Monday. |
| Stewart was eager to point out a historical connection between the marae and Australia and the United Kingdom - two of the countries that had nationals on or near Whakaari during the eruption. | Stewart was eager to point out a historical connection between the marae and Australia and the United Kingdom - two of the countries that had nationals on or near Whakaari during the eruption. |
| The marae is known as Mataatua or ‘the house that came home’. | The marae is known as Mataatua or ‘the house that came home’. |
| The meeting house was built in the 1870s, but seized by colonial powers to Australia and then Britain for exhibitions and kept overseas for more than a century. | The meeting house was built in the 1870s, but seized by colonial powers to Australia and then Britain for exhibitions and kept overseas for more than a century. |
| It returned in 1996, and following restoration work takes pride of place in Whakatane. | It returned in 1996, and following restoration work takes pride of place in Whakatane. |
| “That’s why it’s such a fitting place for today. It’s a symbol of our resilience, our unity and our strength,” Stewart said. | “That’s why it’s such a fitting place for today. It’s a symbol of our resilience, our unity and our strength,” Stewart said. |
| “It’s pertinent, because we do have some Australian whanau, Australian family that were impacted yesterday. There’s no better place for them than ‘the house that came home’ and is now back on our land.” | “It’s pertinent, because we do have some Australian whanau, Australian family that were impacted yesterday. There’s no better place for them than ‘the house that came home’ and is now back on our land.” |
| AAP reports that a website set up by the New Zealand Red Cross to help connect people affected by the catastrophic volcanic eruption off the North Island has been inundated by families of the missing. | AAP reports that a website set up by the New Zealand Red Cross to help connect people affected by the catastrophic volcanic eruption off the North Island has been inundated by families of the missing. |
| People were seeking information about loved ones from the United Kingdom, United States, China, Singapore, Bourdeaux in France, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Canada, Portugal, Burma, New Delhi, New Guinea, and Holland. | People were seeking information about loved ones from the United Kingdom, United States, China, Singapore, Bourdeaux in France, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Canada, Portugal, Burma, New Delhi, New Guinea, and Holland. |
| So far, five people have been confirmed dead. | So far, five people have been confirmed dead. |
| It is believed up to three of those people are Australians, although this has not been confirmed. Another eight, all believed to be Australians, are missing or unaccounted for. | It is believed up to three of those people are Australians, although this has not been confirmed. Another eight, all believed to be Australians, are missing or unaccounted for. |
| Some 34 people, including 13 Australians, were rescued and taken to hospital mostly suffering burns. Of these, 31 remain in hospital while three have been discharged. | Some 34 people, including 13 Australians, were rescued and taken to hospital mostly suffering burns. Of these, 31 remain in hospital while three have been discharged. |
| Here is the Red Cross list of the Australians listed as missing at 09.30 AEDT. Some may still be in hospital, some may be unaccounted for and some may be safe but not yet able to contact the Red Cross or others to notify their status. | Here is the Red Cross list of the Australians listed as missing at 09.30 AEDT. Some may still be in hospital, some may be unaccounted for and some may be safe but not yet able to contact the Red Cross or others to notify their status. |
| Australians listed as missing as of 9:30am AEDT | Australians listed as missing as of 9:30am AEDT |
| South Australia | South Australia |
| Gavin Brian Dallow, 35, Adelaide | Gavin Brian Dallow, 35, Adelaide |
| Zoe Hosking, 15, Adelaide | Zoe Hosking, 15, Adelaide |
| Lisa, no other details, Adelaide | Lisa, no other details, Adelaide |
| Queensland | Queensland |
| Robert Rogers, 78, Herberton, Queensland | Robert Rogers, 78, Herberton, Queensland |
| Maree Fish, 46, Brisbane | Maree Fish, 46, Brisbane |
| Amy Miall, 30, Brisbane | Amy Miall, 30, Brisbane |
| New South Wales | New South Wales |
| Maureen Jones, 68, Bathurst NSW | Maureen Jones, 68, Bathurst NSW |
| Jason David Griffiths, 33, Coffs Harbour, NSW | Jason David Griffiths, 33, Coffs Harbour, NSW |
| Karla Michelle Mathews, 32, Coffs Habour, NSW | Karla Michelle Mathews, 32, Coffs Habour, NSW |
| Richard Aaron Elzer, 32, Coffs Harbour | Richard Aaron Elzer, 32, Coffs Harbour |
| Alison Harris, 52, Newcastle, NSW | Alison Harris, 52, Newcastle, NSW |
| Anthony Langford, 51, North Sydney | Anthony Langford, 51, North Sydney |
| Jesse Landford, 18, North Sydney | Jesse Landford, 18, North Sydney |
| Winona Langford, 17, North Sydney | Winona Langford, 17, North Sydney |
| Kristine Langford, age not given, Australia (believed North Sydney) | Kristine Langford, age not given, Australia (believed North Sydney) |
| Gary Woolley, age not given, Sydney | Gary Woolley, age not given, Sydney |
| Jane Murray, 56, Sydney | Jane Murray, 56, Sydney |
| Marion London, 56, Sydney | Marion London, 56, Sydney |
| Sheree Toope, 31, Sydney | Sheree Toope, 31, Sydney |
| Mathew Thomas, 31, Tamworth NSW | Mathew Thomas, 31, Tamworth NSW |
| Victoria | Victoria |
| Stuart Raymond Trott, 45, Melbourne | Stuart Raymond Trott, 45, Melbourne |
| Australia (no state named) | Australia (no state named) |
| Jessica Richards, 20, Australia | Jessica Richards, 20, Australia |
| Julie Richards, 47, Australia | Julie Richards, 47, Australia |
| Martin Hollander, 48, Australia | Martin Hollander, 48, Australia |
| Susan Maree Cole, no other details, Australia | Susan Maree Cole, no other details, Australia |
| NZ Red Cross website: redcross.org.nz | NZ Red Cross website: redcross.org.nz |
| Recovering the remaining victims an ‘absolute priority’ for NZ police | Recovering the remaining victims an ‘absolute priority’ for NZ police |
| New Zealand police have issued a new statement, saying they were continuing work to recover the eight people who are unaccounted for, it reads: | New Zealand police have issued a new statement, saying they were continuing work to recover the eight people who are unaccounted for, it reads: |
| Morgan Godfrey writes for the Guardian: | Morgan Godfrey writes for the Guardian: |
| Zoe Hosking, a year 9 student from Adelaide, is among those missing, her school has confirmed, along with her entire family. | Zoe Hosking, a year 9 student from Adelaide, is among those missing, her school has confirmed, along with her entire family. |