New Zealand's White Island volcano has erupted, leaving at least five people dead and many more unaccounted for.

The volcanic island lies around 30 miles (48km) from the North Island's east coast and is only around 2km wide.

It is one of the country's most active volcanoes, and rises to 321m above sea level - but around 70% of it is underwater,

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