Victims

Twenty-six others are still in hospital in New Zealand and in Australia, with some still requiring round the clock care and fighting for their lives.

The island itself is still off-limits; scientists say its peak activity may have come and gone with the eruption, or this might be the start of something bigger.

The brother of missing tour guide Hayden Marshall-Inman is hopeful his body will be found.

Over a thousand homes have been completely destroyed and another thousand partly damaged in central and northern Malekula when Hola hit nearly three weeks ago.

Abelson Abel from the NDMO at Lakatoro said that despite detailed assessments being completed, people are frustrated at the lack of practical help.

Mr Abel said the only aid they have seen is tarpaulins to help fifty households, but it is not enough.

He said people are trying to repair their homes as best they can, but they are hungry and angry about waiting so long for help.