New Zealand authorities have begun the process of retrieving the bodies of the remaining victims of the tragic volcanic eruption on New Zealand’s White Island.

As devastating news continues to emerge, questions are being asked around why tourists were allowed to venture onto “one of the world’s most active volcanos”.

More people have now been confirmed dead and eight are missing in the aftermath of a devastating volcanic eruption on New Zealand’s White Island. 

Multiple Australian travellers are feared dead after one of the world’s most active volcanos erupted in New Zealand during a cruise ship shore excursion.

Witnesses said an ash cloud has completely enveloped the Sicilian island, forcing tourists to take refuge by plunging themselves into the sea.

There’s certainly a lot of major travel news coming off the back of the Easter long weekend, and here’s some more.

Nearly 5,000 passengers have been affected by the cancellations, as the volcano spews water vapour and ash as high as two kilometres into the air.

The island of Hawai’i visitors bureau said there is absolutely no reason at this time for travellers to change or alter their leisure or business plans.

A firefighter has rescued a woman who fell in an active volcano while holidaying in Bali. Remind us to fall in more volcanos next time we’re overseas…

Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung volcano has erupted, threatening flights and creating some seriously Instagramable photos.

A volcanic eruption and avalanche at a Japanese ski resort has left one dead, several injured, and many more requiring rescuing.

Normally the top destination for Aussie tourists, airlines are currently pulling their strength to offer ‘rescue’ flights to stranded travellers.