World New Zealand volcano eruption: At least 5 dead, ‘no signs of life’ remain on the island, police say December 9, 2019December 9, 2019 Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY Comments Off on New Zealand volcano eruption: At least 5 dead, ‘no signs of life’ remain on the island, police say A volcanic eruption on White Island killed at least five people Monday. More are missing as search and rescue crew cannot yet return to the island.