Though small, the volcanic island known alternatively as "Whakaari," or "White Island," is one of the most active volcanoes in New Zealand and one of the world's most dangerous islands.

Ongoing volcanic activity on Whakaari/White Island led to flight disruptions on Thursday morning. So what exactly is going on at the island, which has a deadly history, and should it worry us on ...

As Pacific Island people, hospitality is in our blood... and when you do something for so long, you get good at it.' ...

On Monday, at 2.11pm, Whakaari/White Island in the Bay of Plenty erupted. Forty-seven people were on the small, volcanic island at the time. They were tourists from around the world – from ...