The missing eight are presumed dead: NZ Ardern

Speaking at a press conference in the town of Whakatane, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern sheds some light on Monday's devastating volcano eruption. Broadcast on the 10th of December, 2019.

An image provided by visitor Michael Schade shows White Island (Whakaari) volcano, as it erupts. Source: EPA/MICHAEL SCHADE

She confirmed 47 people were on Whakaari/White Island when it erupted.

Thirty-one of those were still in hospital on Tuesday morning, and five have died.

Ms Ardern says the eight still missing are presumed dead, following multiple reconnaissance flights over the island.

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