Weather
Flooding engulfs homes, kills 269 in India
Thousands are feared trapped in their submerged homes after flooding devastated southern India, killing at least 269 people.
China blamed for cyber attack on Australia
China is being blamed for a major cyber attack on computers at the Bureau of Meteorology, which has compromised sensitive systems across the Federal Government. Audio
Tuni continues to weaken as it approaches Cook Islands
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service says Cyclone Tuni is likely to weaken before it reaches Rarotonga but people should still be prepared.
High winds rip roof off Riverton Racing Club
High winds have ripped the roof off the public grandstand at the Riverton Racing Club. Audio
Gales force flights to divert from capital
Hundreds of passengers have their travel plans ruined by strong wind gusts which have forced the cancellation of nearly 20 flights.
Severe weather warnings for South Island
Police are urging drivers to take care, with severe weather warnings in place for several parts of the South Island.
2015 World's warmest on record- but not for NZ
Weather scientists here are ruling out the warmest year on record for New Zealand Audio
2015 likely to be warmest on record - UN weather body
Global average temperatures in 2015 are likely to be the warmest on record, with this year's temperatures running 'well above' any previous 12-month period.
Helicopters take recovery teams to Fox Glacier crash site
Recovery teams are back up on Fox Glacier today. Audio
Alpine cliff team want break in weather in Fox Glacier recovery
The rescue effort at Fox Glacier has already resumed this morning. Audio
Sound Archives 'The Blizzard' - Sarah Johnston
One hundred years ago this week, the New Zealanders still grimly hanging onto the slopes of Gallipoli, were dealt yet another blow. After enduring a summer of searing heat, with vast swarms of flies… Audio
Fox Glacier rescue team set to try to recover more bodies
The rescue team, trying to get the three remaining bodies off the Fox Glacier crash site, are desperately hoping the weather will allow them to do so today. Audio
South Island firefighters prepare for busy summer
South Island firefighters are bracing themselves for a busy summer because the El Nino weather pattern is expected to create ideal conditions for fires. Audio
Long Range Weather Forecast for 23 November 2015
Long Range Weather Forecast for 23 November 2015. Audio
Monarchs could starve in Auckland this summer
The Trust that works to protect monarch butterflies is warning that the colourful insects are facing a famine in Auckland this summer. Audio
El Nino could bring cyclones to NZ in December
The El Nino weather event is expected to peak in December, and could bring with it more cyclones, the Ministry for Primary Industries says.
People isolated by bridger collapse will have to wait
People left isolated by the slumping of a bridge in Upper Hutt will have to wait until the end of the week before things improve. Audio
18 year old off duty lifeguard drags four swimmers to safety
A young off-duty lifeguard in Gisborne is being lauded for single-handedly saving four beach-goers from a dangerous rip. [region]East Coast Audio
Pacific running dry even before El Niño bites
Water's running short and crops are failing for more than a million people across the Pacific, and that's even before El Niño delivers the expected long, tough drought season. Audio
Damaged Hutt bridge still not inspected
Upper Hutt City Council is yet to get a close look at a damaged bridge which was closed four days ago, cutting road access to 63 homes.
