Rescue work in volcano-hit White Island is New Zealand continued to be hampered over fears of more eruptions and increased tremors. Six people were killed in Monday's explosion at White Island.

Rescue operation hampered in volcano-hit New Zealand island

Earlier this week at least six people were killed and seven others who are still missing are feared to be dead. Thirty more people have been severely injured in the White Island volcano in Sweden. In latest information more volcanic eruptions are predicted in the coming days.

White island volcano spews more lava, police to access island today

By Shane Cronin Five people have been confirmed dead, 31 remain in hospital with injuries and eight are still missing after sudden volcanic eruptions on Whakaari/White Island off the east coast of New Zealand.

Why White Island erupted and why there was no warning

New Zealand police said at least one person was killed and more fatalities were likely, after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted Monday, leaving dozens stranded.

New Zealand volcano eruption: One dead, more fatalities feared

A volcano erupted in New Zealand on Monday, spewing a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern saying tourists were among several people unaccounted for as emergency services mounted a rescue operation.

New Zealand volcano spews ash plume in eruption, several injured

When White Island volcano unexpectedly erupted in New Zealand