Minute of silence today, one week on from deadly eruption, as search continues for remaining bodies

December 16, 2019

The search for the two remaining bodies will enter its third day today.

The search for the remaining two bodies on Whakaari/White Island is now entering its third day.

It comes as the names of three more victims of the eruption were released yesterday.

The police dive squad had earlier hoped to re-enter the water to continue the search, but it now appears unlikely due to the challenges involved in accessing the site, according to AAP. 

Police confirmed Matthew Hollander, 13, and his brother Berend, 16, and 32-year-old Karla Mathews - all Australian residents - were among those killed.

A minute's silence will take place to remember those injured and killed exactly one week after the tragedy.

Teams came back empty handed after a second failed attempt to find two bodies still on Whakaari.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says it's an opportunity to show support for grieving family and friends of the victims.

The minute's silence will happen at 2.11pm, the time of the eruption.

The death toll currently stands at 16.

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