The White Island Eruption 2024. The volcanic alert level has been increased to 3. Boaties are being urged to avoid the waters around whakaari white island in bay of plenty after another minor volcanic eruption on saturday morning.

Victims of the eruption and their families have been awarded more than $10 million in total reparations for the fatal tours. New zealand officials have increased the aviation alert code for whakaari/white island, after it shows signs of a greater risk of eruption.