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'Falling into disrepair': Demolition begins at Waiwera Thermal Resort
'An ongoing struggle to secure the site against vandalism, which degraded the property.'
Inland surfing in Texas: Waco Surf is making waves!
Surfing? Water sports? RV camping? This Texas water park has it all.
Local Focus: Meet the Taranaki Dragons
Taranaki breast cancer survivors paddle on to the world stage.
SailGP Grand Final: All you need to know as Kiwis eye maiden title
All you need to know ahead of the SailGP Grand Final.
'Thankful everyone was safe': Team NZ blow out sail in America's Cup testing
WATCH: Peter Burling said it was “the biggest bang” the team had had so far.
Sharks, swells, cold water? Behind the scenes of Kiwi's epic attempt to swim 100km
It's more than just the sharks and cold swells that scare Ridler about his next venture.
‘The water was red’: Hawaii surfer recalls costly shark attack
"As I went by the gills, it let go."
Surf lifeguards descend on Waihī Beach for two days of action-packed racing
Crews will put their rescue skills to the test.
Local Focus: Wingfoil World Tour descends on Mt Maunganui
A major event of this fast-growing sport hits New Zealand’s shores for the first time.
Focus: Red Bull Flugtag takes off in Auckland
Outlandish homemade flying machines took off from Wynyard Quarter in Tāmaki Makaurau as 21 teams battled it out to see who could swoop a $15,000 prize. Video / NZ Herald
Chris Rattue: 13 reasons why time is up for Ian Foster
The top five columns of the year from Chris Rattue.
Mayor out to lunch while Wellington Water questioned over fluoride failure
The lunch was hosted by the Ambassador of Ireland at Parliament's Banquet Hall.
Boat tragedy: Sunken vessel Enchanter travelled to some of NZ's best offshore fishing locations
Enchanter set off a distress signal just after 8pm.
Whangārei's Adventure Adrenaline Park will have NZ's first full-size cable wakeboarding system
Adrenaline Adventure Park will host the NZ IWWF cable wakeboarding nationals this year.
Police identify man found dead in Tauranga Harbour
Emergency services were alerted yesterday morning to a body in the Tauranga Harbour.
Dunedin beachgoer tries to fight sea lion
A beachgoer confronted the juvenile New Zealand sea lion at a Dunedin beach. Video / Darryl Jones
Focus: New Year Honours - Dame Lisa Carrington
Newly appointed Dame Lisa Carrington opens up to NZ Herald Focus' Cheree Kinnear on a hectic 2021, reconnecting with family after Tokyo plus what's ahead for her as she commits for another Olympic cycle. Video / Andrew Warner / Photosport
Kiwi Olympic gold medallist expelled from Canoe Racing NZ
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Alan Thompson has been expelled from Canoe Racing NZ.
Pacific paradise: Luxe it up on one of these dreamy South Pacific islands
Flop and drop or get up and active, a holiday in the South Pacific never disappoints.
Waka ama sprint nationals called off due to Covid
Waka is life for some paddlers, but the health of the community is number one priority.