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Judge overthrows conviction of owners of New Zealand island where 22 died in volcanic eruption

The High Court has overturned the conviction of Whakaari Management for failing to keep visitors safe during the 2019 eruption, which resulted in 22 deaths and 25 injuries.
Justice Simon Moore stated that the company did not have control over safety measures at Whakaari, shifting responsibility to governmental agencies and tour operators.
Survivors revealed they were not informed about the volcano's dangers or provided protective equipment during their visit, impacting the trial's outcomes.
The ruling will affect New Zealand's adventure tourism management, as it emphasizes that ownership does not automatically transfer safety responsibilities.

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Sky News UK

New Zealand volcano owners' conviction over deadly eruption overturned

Most of the 47 people on the island during the eruption were US and Australian cruise ship passengers on a walking tour, along with their local guides.

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BBC News

New Zealand volcano owners' conviction over deadly eruption quashed

Twenty-two people died and others were badly injured in the 2019 Whakaari/White Island disaster.

7 hours ago·United Kingdom

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Japan Today

Judge overthrows conviction of owners of New Zealand island volcano where 22 died in an eruption

The owners of an island volcano in New Zealand where 22 tourists and local guides died in an eruption had their criminal conviction for failing to keep visitors safe thrown out by a judge on Friday. The ruling absolves the company from paying millions of dollars in restitutions to the…

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ABC Australia

Whakaari White Island volcano owners cleared over deadly eruption

New Zealand's High Court has overthrown a conviction handed to the owners of the offshore volcano Whakaari which erupted in 2019.

10 hours ago·Australia

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The Epoch Times

White Island Eruption: Court Clears Owners of Responsibility

The High Court has overturned the conviction of the owners of White Island for failing to keep visitors safe during the deadly 2019 eruption which killed 22 people on eruption, and seriously injured 25 others. The ruling means Whakaari Management is no longer liable for millions in fines and compensation. The court found the company did not have control over safety measures on the volcanic island, shifting responsibility to government agencies a…

11 hours ago·New York, United States

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