Avalanche
The science of snow
Are all snowflakes really unique? What makes some snow better for skiing? And what's the difference between snow and hail? Join Alison Ballance and Katy Gosset as they hit the slopes of Mt Ruapehu and… Audio
Calling Home: Sam Schoeller in Klosters, Switzerland
Sam Schoeller is based near Klosters in Switzerland. He initially arrived in Switzerland 40 years ago in what was meant to be a short excursion to learn more about the country his father came from… Audio
Avalanche risk at Aoraki Mt Cook
Back country enthusiasts are being urged to take extra care after an avalanche large enough to destroy several buildings was sighted at Aoraki Mt Cook. Karyn speaks with Mike Daisley from New Zealand… Audio
A wintry day with NZ's only public road avalanche inspectors
Each winter, a small team of specialist avalanche forecasters begin their vigil to keep people safe while travelling on the Milford Road.
The alpine highway to Milford Sound is home to the country's… Video, Audio
Italian avalanche kills New Zealand skier
A New Zealander is among four people found dead after an avalanche near the Italian resort of Courmayeur.
DOC: Jo Morgan did all the right things
Department of Conservation head Lou Sanson was at Mount Cook when the alert sounded for the fatal avalanche on Mount Hicks. He told Lisa Owen how he spent the morning comforting sole survivor Jo… Video, Audio
Jo Morgan: How I survived being buried in an avalanche
Buried in an avalanche, not knowing what way was up, Jo Morgan says she didn't panic. With calculated precision, she activated her locator beacon and dug herself out. Then the phone rang. She… Video, Audio
All skiers reported safe after avalanche in France
No one has been hurt in an avalanche that struck the French ski resort of Tignes, reports say.
Four killed in avalanche at French ski resort
At least four people have died in an avalanche at the ski resort of Tignes in south-eastern France, rescuers say.
Avalanches, snow kill 100+ in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Heavy snow and avalanches have killed more than 100 people, with some reported to have frozen to death, trapped in cars.
Italian hotel hit by avalanche
Rescuers are desperately searching for 30 people believed to be in a mountain resort hit by a huge avalanche in central Italy. Audio
Survivor: Heli-skiers should use airbags
A man who was hauled unconscious from an avalanche four years ago believes the industry is being negligent by not providing life-saving technology. Video
Man killed in avalanche named
Police have named the man who died after being buried in an avalanche in the Kingston area yesterday. Audio
Skier dead after avalanche near Queenstown
A 58-year-old man is dead after an avalanche near the Devil's Staircase, south of Queenstown. Audio
Avalanche victims formally identified
The bodies of the two men found on the Kepler Track in Fiordland have been formally identified as French Canadians Louis-Vincent Lessard and Etienne Lemieux.
Avalanche that killed men likely a silent killer
A mountaineering expert says two young Canadian tourists walking the Kepler Track probably wouldn't have even heard the avalanche that claimed their lives. Audio