Disturbing discovery in new species of deep sea prawns

Drone footage reveals scale of damage from Canterbury floods

The inflow of sediment was so severe, experts say the impact will be felt for months.

Public can return to most of Wellington's southern beaches

Raw sewage was discharged close to shore on Wellington's south coast earlier this month after the failure of the Moa Point plant.

'Knee-jerk' warning as calls grow for dog control overhaul

A 62-year-old woman died after she was mauled by three dogs in Northland's Kaihū last week.

Why shark sightings are rising even as numbers decline

Despite the seasonal uptick in sightings, the global shark population faces the dire consequences of marine reserves' environmental failings.