Payne breaks down speaking about volcano victims
Ben McKay
Australia's Foreign Minister Marise Payne has shown the depth of feeling that lingers in the wake of the devastating White Island volcano eruption, holding back tears on her visit to New Zealand.
While addressing reporters in Auckland, Senator Payne needed to pause and compose herself while contemplating the trauma to hit families and loved ones during the holiday season.
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