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10:20 Volcanic tremors increase on Whakaari White Island

The latest calculations from GNS science show there is a medium likelihood of an eruption outside the vent area on Whakaari White Island and the Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 3.

RNZ News reporter Sarah Robson speaks with Karyn from Whakatane.

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10:30 New Zealand's volcano tourism
Volcano tourism is a subset of adventure tourism, and Tourism Professor Michael Leuck from Auckland University of Technology says the tragic events of Whakaari White Island reiterate that we must be vigilant.

Professor Leuck talks with Karyn about how the tourism industry, government and volcanic experts could review current rules to minimise risk.

Professor of Tourism, Michael Leuck, from Auckland University of Technology

Professor of Tourism, Michael Leuck, from Auckland University of Technology Photo: supplied


10:40 Midweek Mediawatch with Colin Peacock
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about the media response to the Whakaari tragedy.

Colin then takes us through the media lead up to the UK election later this week. 

Chief Coroner Judge Deborah Marshall and Acting Assistant Commissioner Bruce Bird address the media about the identification and coronial processes following the Whakaari / White Island eruption.

Chief Coroner Judge Deborah Marshall and Acting Assistant Commissioner Bruce Bird address the media about the identification and coronial processes following the Whakaari / White Island eruption. Photo: RNZ