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
Travel newsFrom Bora Bora to Tokyo: High-end holidays with serious once-in-a-lifetime appeal09 Mar 04:00 PM
Auckland'Incredibly stressful': Volunteers save rare whale stranded in Auckland city harbour03 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Not in a rush': Mount Maunganui surf club stays shut after fatal Mauao landslide23 Feb 05:02 PM
New ZealandPolice seek group walking and riding bikes near Napier beach where 5yo drowned 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
AucklandMan dies after being pulled from water at Auckland beachPolice have cordoned off an area at Cheltenham after CPR failed to revive the swimmer.23 Jan 03:33 AM
New ZealandSand mining firm investigated by DoC over protected coralThe firm is seeking Fast Track consent to mine sand at Bream Bay.20 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldBoy, 12, fights for life after 'devastating' Sydney Harbour shark attackThe talented football player had been swimming with friends before the attack.20 Jan 05:50 AM
TravelThese are NZ’s 10 best surf beaches, but which will you vote as the ultimate winner?Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Which will you pick?19 Jan 09:00 PM
WorldShark attack leaves young boy fighting for life in SydneyThe boy was jumping off rocks at one end of the beach when the shark struck.18 Jan 07:29 AM
AucklandMost Auckland beaches unsafe to swim due to faecal contaminationHeavy rain has put many of Auckland's beaches off-limits to swimmers. 16 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandJones moves to cut bycatch fees for deepwater boats as seas warm and stocks shiftWarming seas are pushing snapper and kingfish offshore, increasing bycatch, Jones says.15 Jan 10:30 PM
New ZealandMicroscopic jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for Bream Bay swimmers The tiny hydromedusae are invisible to swimmers but carry up to 100 tentacles.14 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Freak accident': Stingray stabs man in abdomen on Kāpiti Coast beachThe man was training for a surf lifesaving event when the accident occurred.13 Jan 06:00 AM
CrimeFishers warned: Prosecution likely for illegal toheroa, excess tuatua this summerTaking prohibited toheroa can mean a $500 fine or a court prosecution.10 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Had me retching': Christchurch beach closed due to 'ungodly' smell of raw sewageA public health warning has been issued after raw sewage flowed into the busy beach.10 Jan 05:17 AM
New ZealandSummer scorcher: The Bay swim spots to enjoy and those to avoid this weekendMany people in the region will be looking for the perfect place to cool off this weekend. 09 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandSwims, gelato and hot tempers in the carpark: How the Bay's faring in the heatWith Tauranga forecast to hit 30C this weekend, crowds are flocking to the beach. 08 Jan 02:47 AM
New ZealandPerson in serious condition after incident at Dunedin beachEmergency services were called to the St Clair Esplanade just before 11am.07 Jan 11:15 PM
