Flags at half-mast after Whakaari eruption

Flags across Australia are being flown at half-mast to honour victims of the New Zealand volcano eruption.

The death toll from the Whakaari volcano, also known as White Island, stands at 16 with another two bodies still missing.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison told Australian marshals to lower all flags at 12:11pm (AEDT) on Monday to coincide with a minute of silence.