New ZealandCalls to revisit fishing limits as Northland community touts kaimoana boomSome locals want tuatua limits at Tauroa eased, citing abundance due to good management.21 Apr 01:00 AM
WellingtonMan missing at Shelly Beach, KaiparaEmergency services were called at 1pm but the man is still unaccounted for.19 Apr 04:50 AM
New ZealandSwimming pig dives in at Whitianga beach, then vanishes in currentWitness Deborah Kelsall followed the black pig as it dodged cars on its way to the beach.17 Apr 05:28 AM
AucklandFive rescued after swept out to sea in rip at Auckland beach, off-duty lifeguards save group07 Apr 01:50 AM
New ZealandPerson rushed to hospital after reports of marine mammal bite at Dunedin beach03 Apr 02:18 AM
Auckland'Close call': Dog rescued after falling down hole in rock wall at Auckland beach 28 Mar 07:50 AM
Entertainment'We did not like each other': Reality TV stars heal Laguna Beach riftKristin Cavallari and Lauren Conrad squash their feud as the show's cast reunite.28 Mar 04:17 AM
LifestyleHow to make the most of Auckland this weekendFamily-friendly events span Tāmaki Makaurau from Takapuna to Te Atatū.27 Mar 04:00 PM
Auckland'Do not swim': Most Auckland beaches unsafe for swimming after stormy weatherThursday's weather event caused wastewater overflow into many of the city's swim spots.27 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandVigilantes racially profiling Asian community at Auckland rockpoolsSix groups have so far been stopped and warned, but no one has been fined.18 Mar 10:28 PM
New ZealandUnidentified young man praised for acts to save people trapped in surf at notorious beach 'The young man deserves a commendation; he risked his life.'16 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandThey can swim, but can they survive? The skill gap putting kids at riskInstructors say many kids swim pool lengths but cannot cope in the surf.15 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandOctopus snatches Go‑Pro for a selfie session at Smugglers BayOctopus steals the show at Smugglers Bay — ‘Just Another Day in Paradise’ for local diver 10 Mar 05:05 PM
Travel newsFrom Bora Bora to Tokyo: High-end holidays with serious once-in-a-lifetime appealChoose from a self-drive journey or beach resort getaway with these deals.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat Northlanders need to know about this week’s mystery shakesESNZ manually logged six small quakes in Northland between March 1 and March 4. 04 Mar 11:37 PM
Auckland'Incredibly stressful': Volunteers save rare whale stranded in Auckland city harbourIt took 7 hours total to free the three-tonne giant.03 Mar 11:00 PM
AucklandMan swept off rocks at West Auckland beach, major sea search underwayThe search will continue this afternoon at low tide.01 Mar 01:49 AM
AucklandFears west coast beaches will be pillaged amid Whangaparāoa shellfish banCommunity groups say a law change is needed to protect marine life.23 Feb 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Not in a rush': Mount Maunganui surf club stays shut after fatal Mauao landslideLifeguards are now working from a Portacom and containers along the Main Beach. 23 Feb 05:02 PM
New ZealandPolice seek group walking and riding bikes near Napier beach where 5yo drowned The boy was found dead in the water of Westshore Beach on Waitangi Day at 1.30am. 19 Feb 05:44 PM
New ZealandHapū ‘horrified’ by digger works on Northland beach; council investigatingNRC officers halted the 10 to 15 tonne digger after three complaints.12 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wellington sewage snag yet another reminder of NZ's infrastructure deficitOPINION: We have a habit of fixing the problem in front of us, not the one for the future.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Man attempting world-record swim joined by orca in shallows at popular NZ beachLifeguards tracked the pod along Pāpāmoa Beach to protect swimmers.08 Feb 05:04 AM
TravelNZ’s favourite beach revealed – as voted for by youFind out who came top in five categories, plus our overall winner.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice launch investigation after boy, 5, found dead at Napier beach after large searchPolice are appealing for anyone who saw an unattended child to come forward.06 Feb 12:42 AM
World'Superhuman effort': Teen swims hours through swells to lead rescuers to familyHe swam for more than four hours, ditching his life jacket when it became too heavy.02 Feb 07:07 AM
New ZealandEco village on Auckland's doorstep aims to generate more power than it usesMangawhai Hills includes a community microgrid, connecting solar panels on each house.25 Jan 04:00 PM
World12yo boy dies after Sydney Harbour shark attack despite rescue effortsThe 12-year-old was bitten on both legs while jumping from rocks with friends.24 Jan 06:19 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleRaglan and the thong bikini: Are tiny togs a hot sand health hazard?Togs, togs, third degree burns. A cautionary tale about shrinking swimwear.23 Jan 07:00 PM
