White Island volcano: New Zealand authorities charge 13 parties over disaster

Ten parties charged under health and safety laws and three charged as directors or individuals over Whakaari explosion which killed 22

New Zealand's workplace safety watchdog has charged 13 parties as part of its investigation into last December's White Island/Whakaari volcano eruption. Twenty two people died in the disaster and almost one year on, several survivors are still undergoing treatment for their injuries.

The volcano erupted while 47 people were on the island - including several tour groups and their guides. The victims were from Australia, New Zealand, Germany, China, Britain and Malaysia.