Mum read about 4-year-old Frankie who died last summer under similar circumstances.

Kiwi rescue officials help save the lives of four fishermen north-east of American Samoa.

A surfer was rescued off Whanganui's Kai Iwi Beach after friends realised he'd gone.

Sewage analysis offering valuable insights into drug use, disease and obesity by region.

Packed court room for seabed mining appeal hearing in Wellington, with many arguments.

Rangitikei mayor talks about future plans. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NZ now losing nearly 200m tonnes of soil each year, with consequences for our environment.

The NZCT has given the club $7000 to replace 10-year-old motors.

New guidelines to help remove barriers to fish migrating through our rivers and streams.

Sustainability equals longevity for dairy farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Acting principal Heather Dallas has been made permanent and has big plans for term two

Readers speak out on the 'grievance industry'; the Pope and hell; abortion and fluoride

Outflows like those which shut Auckland beaches over summer have surged in number.

Marine heatwaves are growing longer, stronger and more frequent thanks to climate change.

Edgecumbe residents enjoy food, music and togetherness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Dabchicks, grebes or weweia - only 2000 remain. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the regional council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Big private irrigation schemes should be economically viable on their own, Robertson says.

For Edgecumbe farmers, financial troubles are not over. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Owners of flood-prone properties may get help to sell, move or raise them - if they want.

Ten year ten students will embark on the team-building adventure in May

Three years after his wedding at placid Lake Tutira, Jamie Morton asks if it can be saved.

Lifting "swimmability" of our lakes and rivers to 78 per cent may cost $217m a year.

One of the world's biggest environment groups is taking a keen interest in New Zealand.

A self-confessed party pooper is warning Easter gluttons about the environmental impact.

Ancient kauri trees are helping us understand how forests might fare in future droughts.

Temperatures were more than 2C above average in our summer of extremes.

Paeroa's iconic big L&P bottle was born as a rocket for business promotion

Bulls water being retested, with hunt for source of the low-level PFAS contamination

Mayor Allan Sanson seeks feedback on Long Term Plan. Made with funding from NZ on Air.