St John worker reports sleep issues following Whakaari eruption response

Friday 17 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 17 Oct 2025, 5:03pm

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A St John worker told a coronial inquest that they struggled to sleep for weeks following the 2019 Whakaari / White Island eruption. The worker described the period as a very challenging time and noted they repeatedly replayed decisions made during the disaster response.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 17 Oct 2025, 4:34pm

   Coronial inquiry: St John worker had trouble sleeping for weeks after Whakaari/White Island eruption (opens in new tab)

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2. 1News via RNZFri 17 Oct 2025, 5:03pm

   St John worker had trouble sleeping for weeks after Whakaari eruption (opens in new tab)