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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

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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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