Inquest begins for Whakaari-White Island eruption victims

Monday 6 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 6 Oct 2025, 6:00pm

The coronial inquiry into the 2019 Whakaari-White Island eruption has commenced, with the first phase detailing the final moments of the 22 victims. Bereaved families expressed frustration over unanswered questions as footage from the disaster was shared in court.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 6 Oct 2025, 8:47am

   Whakaari-White Island witnesses to start telling their stories at inquest (opens in new tab)

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   • Whakaari-White Island inquest: Heartbreaking moment of volcanic eruption shared in court (opens in new tab) Mon 6 Oct 2025, 6:00pm
2. RNZMon 6 Oct 2025, 1:40pm

   Whakaari eruption inquest: Frustrated families want answers (opens in new tab)

3. StuffMon 6 Oct 2025, 5:21pm

   Footage reveals tourists’ harrowing final moments on Whakaari/White Island as volcano erupts (opens in new tab)