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El Nino looking more likely

The chances of an El Nino playing with our weather this summer have become more likely, according to a just-released report from the World Meteorological Organisation.

Kayaker receives second supply drop

Despite being warned to "hunker down" by weather analyst Bob McDavitt while a front passes over tonight, Mr Donaldson was in good spirits, Mr Funnell said.

Microscopic beings could prove colossal to science

Scientists are searching in an unlikely place for the next big breakthrough - New Zealand's postcard hot springs.

Whaling's 30 year impact on Humpback

It will take another three decades for the Southern Hemisphere's humpback whale population to recover from the slaughter of the whaling era, scientists say.

Rower winched to safety

A New Zealand resident has been rescued from the Pacific Ocean after the boat he was in began sinking during a 3800km rowing race.

Amateur diver's death could have been prevented - coroner

What's it like under the Indian Ocean?

Not long after the Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 was declared missing, the world's attention was focused on a remote, poorly known area of the Eastern Indian Ocean as the possible location of the lost aircraft.

Children caught in eye of immigration storm

Megaports plan stirs fears for Great Barrier Reef

NZ water rejected in Emirates

Waiwera mineral water destined for the United Arab Emirates was relabelled to sell in New Zealand after claims the water was unsafe.

Programme turns to Antarctica for climate change answers

Sea ice, winds and invertebrates will go under the microscope in the next stage of a major science programme turning to Antarctica to answer crucial questions about how the Earth will respond to climate change.

Family of drowned Korean man want time to grieve

Ngai Tahu follows Trustpower in quitting Ruataniwha scheme

Tourist drowns saving children

A South Korean man has drowned after diving into a popular river rockslide pool to save two children.

Second seabed mining consent application lodged

Firefighters rescue horse from muddy creek

World's first climate change refugee has appeal rejected

Cocaine now on tap in British homes

It's been found on nearly every bank note in the UK, in toilets at Parliament - now tests confirm cocaine traces are in Britain's drinking water.