Sinkholes
Temporary fix at Auckland sinkhole stops wastewater flowing in
A bypass pipe at the site of an Auckland sinkhole is finally operating, meaning hundreds of litres of wastewater will no longer be flowing into the harbour. But that's where the good news ends… Video, Audio
Tourist burned in fall into new sink hole at Whakarewarewa
An Australian tourist who fell into a geothermal sink hole in Rotorua is being offered help by the local tourism body.
The woman suffered serious burns yesterday, but is in a stable condition in… Audio
South Canterbury farm reveals extraordinary sinkhole formation
Craigmore Station is a sheep, beef and deer farm where land is covered in sinkholes which geologists have described as one of the more remarkable formations found in New Zealand. Audio
Giant sinkhole opens up after record rain in Rotorua
The massive sinkhole, or tomo, which runs along a fault-line at a Tumunui farm, is about 200 metres long, 30 metres wide and 20 metres deep. Farm manager Colin Tremain tells Alex Perrottet all about… Video, Audio
Auckland sinkhole may force some businesses to close
Heavy rain in March formed a football-field-sized sinkhole in New Lynn, and some small businesses affected by the ongoing repairs say they're struggling to survive. Video, Audio
Rat-filled sinkhole prompts greasy dishes warning
A sinkhole filled with fat and rats has prompted Tararua Council to educate its residents on how to get rid of grease. Video, Audio
Huge sinkhole swallows street in Japan
A giant sinkhole has swallowed a five-lane street in the centre of one of Japan's biggest cities.
Student stumbles in sinkhole at Wellington school
A Wellington schoolboy has taken an unexpected trip, after stumbling into a sinkhole at South Wellington Intermediate School.
Giant sinkhole opens in Brisbane backyard
A 100 metre deep sinkhole full of water has opened up in a Brisbane backyard. John Campbell talks to property owners Ray and Lyn McKay. Video, Audio