How protected are tourists who take a risk?

A rescue boat leaves White Island after the volcano eruption

A rescue boat leaves White Island after the volcano eruption. Source: AAP

As the shock of the volcano eruption on White Island in New Zealand continues to reverberate, questions are now being asked about what legal protection framework was in place for tourists.



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