Flooding
Trump hails hurricane relief efforts as he visits Texas
US President Donald Trump has praised the relief response to Hurricane Harvey on his second visit to flood-hit states.
Hurricane Harvey: 1.7m Texans out of their homes
Hurricane Harvey has forced 779,000 Texans to evacuate their homes, while another 980,000 have fled voluntarily, with swollen reservoirs and rivers bringing new flooding.
Chemical fire, explosions follow Houston flooding
There have been fires and explosions at a flood damaged chemical plant near Houston forcing the evacuation of people in nearby homes. US correspondent Rory Carroll describes the scene. Audio
Flood-hit Bangladeshis 'really helpless at the moment'
New Zealand's Bangladeshi community is rallying to try to send help to those affected by the catastrophic flooding in south Asia. Audio
What causes sink holes?
Another sink hole in Waihi has left a 20 metre wide shaft on a council reserve. It collapsed into an old mine which was left partially filled. GNS Science Engineer Sally Dellow tells us how sink holes… Audio
Houston flooding: 'A new and different normal'
At least seven people in the Houston area are dead due to Tropical Storm Harvey, but officials warn the worst flooding is still to come with more heavy rain on the way.
New Zealander in Texas: 'We've now got nowhere for the water to go'
A New Zealander living in Texas is trapped in her house by rising floodwaters, with thigh-high water now "creeping up the driveway". Audio
Texas devastated by Hurricane Harvey, more rain to come
Tens of thousands of people are being forced into shelters as Tropical Storm Harvey batters Texas, and more rain is on the way through the week. Audio
Storm Harvey: Houston battles 'unprecedented' floods
The US city of Houston is in the grip of the biggest storm in the history of the state of Texas, officials say.
Texas flooding 'beyond anything experienced'
As floodwaters rise, there are unconfirmed reports of bodies in submerged cars, and the number of counties declaring a federal disaster continues to climb.
Flood-hit farms to get govt assistance
Farmers in flood-hit Otago are to get extra government support including rural assistance payments.
Councils urged to avoid building on flood plains
Building on flood plains should be banned until councils better understand the risk, a flooding researcher says.
Otago businesses reeling after floods
Some businesses on the Otago Peninsula that remain isolated after last weekend's storm fear it will cost them tens of thousands of dollars before they can get back on their feet. Audio
Southshore flooding 'predictable and preventable'
The Southshore Residents Association chairman, Bill Simpson, says there was a similar event three years ago and the council didn't learn from that. Audio
Receding floodwaters leave behind 'toxic sludge' in Christchurch
At least 57 flood-hit households in Christchurch are having to find somewhere else to live because their properties are potentially contaminated with raw sewerage.
Councils want government to help pay for flood protection
Local councils reeling from the effects of devastating storms want the government to step in and help pay for flood protection. Audio
Christchurch civil defence with latest on flooding
Christchurch Civil Defence Controller Mary Richardson joins Checkpoint with the latest on the region's State of Emergency. Audio
Henley locals clean up after deluge flooded homes
The little settlement of Henley bore the worst of the weekend's rain, with 35 households evacuated. Some residents spent the day cleaning up, while others are still waiting for floodwaters to subside.
…Christchurch braces for further flooding after weekend deluge
Flood-affected Cantabrians say they wish the council had done more to protect their properties from the Heathcote river, which could push more water into their homes at high tide. Video, Audio
Christchurch residents count cost of flood
A Christchurch resident feels abandoned by the city's authorities as he cleans up his property after the weekend flood. Audio
