Cruise
Royal Caribbean avoids charges over White Island tragedy
The cruise line, which carried 24 Australians to the island on the day of the tragic eruption, is not among the 13 parties facing charges from New Zealand’s work safety watchdog.
Cruise
Royal Caribbean is taking legal action against victims of the White Island tragedy
The cruise giant has applied to the Australian Federal Court in an attempt to prohibit two families affected by the disaster from pursuing legal proceedings.
Cruise
Travel companies among 13 parties charged over White Island tragedy
by Ali Coulton
The eruption resulted in 22 deaths, with many still recovering from the traumatic event that occurred during a cruise ship excursion on the New Zealand island last year.
Cruise
Families to sue Royal Caribbean over White Island volcano tragedy
The cruise giant will face a class action from the families of tourists killed in the White Island volcano eruption for alleged negligence.
Tourism
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Destinations
White Island/Whakaari tragedy: Missing victims may never be found
by Christian Fleetwood
New Zealand police have conceded the chances of finding the two missing victims of the White Island eruption are slim.