Thirteen parties charged after Whakaari/White Island disaster

Whakaari-White Island erupts in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 9th December 2019

Whakaari-White Island erupts in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 9 December 2019 Source: AAP

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Almost 12 months after the Whakaari/White Island eruption WorkSafe New Zealand has charged ten organisations and three people.

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