350 New Zealanders stranded in Bali
A volcanic ash cloud which has left hundreds of New Zealanders stranded in Bali is moving away from Denpasar Airport. Compare Travel Insurance spokeswoman Natalie Ball said about 350 New Zealanders were stranded in Bali after Airlines cancelled flights in and out of Denpasar Airport due to dangerous flying conditions caused by an ash cloud from Mt Raung. Located on the eastern end of Java about 140km north-west of Denpasar Airport, Mt Raung has been erupting almost continuously since late June. This has generated a significant ash cloud, which has impacted Aviation Operations over Bali and eastern Java since early July. The Bureau of Meteorology said in an advisory winds over eastern Java had started shifting north, causing the ash cloud to move south away from Denpasar Airport. "Winds have eased in strength, reducing the distance volcanic ash is able to travel," the advisory said. Two Air New Zealand flights to Bali...