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White Island Eruption: Court Clears Owners of Responsibility

The company that owns the volcano that erupted in 2019, is no longer held accountable for the disaster that killed 22 people and left many severely burned.
White Island Eruption: Court Clears Owners of Responsibility
In this photo provided by Michael Schade, tourists on a boat look at the eruption of the volcano on White Island, New Zealand, Dec. 9, 2019. Michael Schade via AP
Rex Widerstrom
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The High Court has overturned the conviction of the owners of White Island for failing to keep visitors safe during the deadly 2019 eruption which killed 22 people on eruption, and seriously injured 25 others.

The ruling means Whakaari Management is no longer liable for millions in fines and compensation.

Rex Widerstrom
Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.