As stated by Deputy Commissioner John Tims, National Operations Commander
Police can confirm a further person injured in the Whakaari / White Island eruption, and later repatriated to Australia, sadly died yesterday.
This person will come under Australia’s coronial jurisdiction.
As a result, New Zealand authorities will not be responsible for releasing this person’s name.
Australian Federal Police has worked closely with our Police over the last week.
/NZ Police Public Release. View in full here.
