WorldDutch player with sex conviction denied Australian visa for volleyball worldsVan de Velde was 19 when convicted of sex with an underaged girl in 2016.28 Oct 12:09 AM
PremiumNew ZealandWaimārama Beach: New gate to be installed as vehicle ban saga drags onThe gate won't be locked or enforced, but is aimed at discouraging vehicles on the beach.15 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldWatch: Helicopter in California crashes after spiralling out of controlDebris from the crash scattered across a beach carpark. 12 Oct 06:37 AM
New Zealand'Got smoked by the shark': Young fisherman loses huge snapper while surfcasting29 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice focus on coastline as search continues for missing Christchurch teen27 Sep 09:07 PM
New ZealandPerson critical after sand dune collapse at popular Auckland beachThey were airlifted to hospital in a critical condition.23 Aug 06:47 AM
Black FernsWhich Black Fern are you? Take our quiz to find outWhich Black Fern are you?18 Aug 11:29 PM
New ZealandMorning swim turns into 'adventure' after special wildlife encounterA resident shouted to get the attention of the two women, then they saw the black dorsal.13 Aug 05:05 AM
WorldBritish woman missing in Greece 'also disappeared in 2020'Michele Bourda, 59, vanished from Ofrynio beach near Kavala last week.07 Aug 07:31 PM
New ZealandSurfer spotted at Christchurch beach despite tsunami warningA person has been spotted surfing at Scarborough Beach despite a national tsunami warning. Video / SuppliedWatch31 Jul 02:57 AM
Lifestyle'Speechless': Woman's lost engagement ring miraculously found with stranger's helpDiana lost her treasured ring while collecting water samples in the Waiuku mudflats. 14 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandSecond venomous sea snake washes ashore in CoromandelThese snakes are highly venomous – the public and pets should keep clear.12 Jul 06:00 AM
WorldSouth Australia ‘under attack’ as coastal waters turn toxicThere are calls for a national disaster to be declared.08 Jul 12:52 AM
New ZealandWatch: Residents spots orca at Takapuna Beach 'literally' 2m awayOne orca was spotted closer to shore, and then another big fin popped up.29 Jun 05:20 AM
TravelThis beach is the most complained about in the worldWhat makes a bad beach? Turns out we do.13 Jun 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Attenborough would be mortified': Six tonnes of coral bycatch off ChristchurchExperts said incidents involving such a large amount of coral being caught are rare.10 Jun 05:00 PM
Travel newsTop travel deals across Asia, the Pacific, and EuropeTravel the world for less with this week's deals. 09 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking' spill litters Hauraki Gulf beaches with thousands of plastic beadsOnly half of NZ plastic firms use measures to prevent nurdle spills.04 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelThis Queensland beach town offers holidays with nature right on your doorstepThe coastal spot is full of quiet charm that makes for the perfect quaint escape. 28 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandVehicle dwellers spark tension at beachside community Residents claim vehicle dwellers make the Onerahi foreshore unsafe.16 May 05:00 PM
SportOn The Up: Jim Coe personifies Mr CountiesJim Coe has played a key role in helping Karioitahi Beach get a new surf club.12 May 08:03 PM
New Zealand64 Auckland beaches flagged as unsafe for swimmingAll but five beaches in Auckland's inner harbour have been flagged as unsafe to swim at.11 May 05:52 AM
TravelFirst-timer's guide to Phuket: The island with something for everyoneBest known for its beaches and nightlife, Thailand’s largest island offers so much more.10 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandPrevention pays off: Lifeguards make waves with fewer rescuesThere were just 29 rescues at Bay beaches this summer.10 May 05:00 PM
TravelThe NZ beach named among the world's 50 best for 2025Three Australian beaches made the list this year but the Coromandel spot is NZ's only one.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandQuiet summer for Northland beaches as water safety efforts take holdSurf club patrols wrapped up last weekend and will restart on Labour weekend.25 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous conditions': MetService warns Easter weekend beachgoersDozens of beaches across Auckland and Northland are marked 'unsuitable for swimming'.18 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Resorted' to drone: Body corporate wins case against Paraparaumu unit owner'Drone wash was not as effective as a manual wash would have been' - tribunal decision.14 Apr 10:17 PM
