Royal Carribbean cruise ship 'Ovation of the Seas' returns to Circular Quay in Sydney. Some 47 people, including 24 Australian citizens and four permanent residents, were on the island when the volcano erupted a week ago on Monday. Eleven of those victims were Australian citizens or residents. They are believed to be in the waters around White Island, also known as Whakaari. Of the dead, 11 have been confirmed as Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 15, 2019 23:15 UTC