New ZealandAuckland Council spends $263k replacing four sets of stairs'I think ratepayers would agree $8000 per step is just too much.'14 Sep 12:40 AM
TravelThe outdoor enthusiast’s guide to Great Barrier IslandMake sure you earn your ‘beach time’ this summer.14 Sep 12:00 AM
TravelBrisbane’s hidden gem: Check out this idyllic island that lies just off the coastAs if you needed any more reasons to visit Queensand.07 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandFinancial stress and Cathedral Cove reopening | Focus Morning Bulletin September 3, 2024Young Kiwis show signs of financial resilience, East Coast iwi gather at Tūrangawaewae Marae and work gets under way to reopen Cathedral Cove.Watch02 Sep 07:32 PM
TravelFlaming drinks and beach refusals: Inside Wendy Petrie's Mexico family holidayIt's an instant crowd-pleaser (even for a teenage boy of very few words).02 Sep 02:30 AM
TravelBali on three budgets: From broke to big spenderSave or splurge, Bali caters to every type of budget.01 Sep 07:05 PM
TravelSpiky venomous sea worms invade US beachesCreatures can grow to 30cm long and release a venom that ‘feels like fire'.31 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand'There is no way we will forgive him': Dad blasts driver on MDMA who caused daughter's deathFather of teenager killed on Muriwai beach says crash was avoidable.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMysterious substance on Pāpāmoa BeachA black substance washed up on Pāpāmoa Beach turns out to be black sand.22 Aug 02:43 AM
TravelFlava Breakfast host, Azura Lane goes topless at a European beach - would you?Boobs out at the beach: Should NZ adopt this European norm?16 Aug 07:00 PM
TravelTikTok trend pokes fun at insane lengths taken in 'sunbed wars'Adults are filmed sprinting like kids across the pool to secure a spot.15 Aug 01:39 AM
Travel newsKaty Perry in hot water for beach blunderIt seems stars can be unruly tourists too.15 Aug 12:43 AM
New ZealandMystery of mum found dead on beach still unexplainedPolice still hope someone will shed light on what happened before Dargaville woman found.12 Aug 04:30 AM
New ZealandUrgent coastal protection work needed in Hawke’s Bay - reportReport has been 10 years in the making.08 Aug 07:38 PM
TravelThese are the beaches the French would rather you didn’t know aboutWhere to find secret islands, sheltered coves and the country's best moules frites.08 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandTolaga Bay beach clean-up all goContractors started work this week on cleaning woody debris off southern end of Tolaga.07 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelFive must-grab travel deals for your next romantic getawayTravel the world with your other half.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice release name of man found dead on Auckland beachPolice said there were currently no suspicious circumstances regarding the death.05 Aug 03:52 AM
New ZealandSolid work done to clean city beaches of wood debris washed in by stormContractors have made considerable progress with the debris clean-up on the city beaches.31 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelHop on a cruise and discover a mystery island with this week's hot dealsGorgeous getaways await!29 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Grim scene' as gulls found dead in tyre tracksA witness says they appear run over in 'a senseless act'.26 Jul 04:01 AM
New ZealandSwallowed by the sea: Warning as cliffs under popular beach carpark collapseSeveral metres of coastline and carpark has been lost to erosion this week.23 Jul 05:23 AM
NewsHow your towel could land you with a $400 fine in SpainSpanish police are taking drastic action to curb this common practice.23 Jul 02:15 AM
TravelGot a layover in LA? Visit this hidden gem 15 minutes from LAXThis small city’s got sun, shopping, celebrities and beaches - arguably better than LA.17 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandExtremely rare beaked whale washes ashore in Otago'Since the 1800s, only six samples have ever been documented worldwide.'15 Jul 02:35 AM
LifestyleG-strings at the pool: Quaint debate or moral panic?Opinion: Just a thong and dance about togs, or something more serious?10 Jul 07:27 AM
TravelFrom China to Japan and back to Bali, it's all about Asia in this week's travel dealsDiscover hidden treasures with these top travel discounts.08 Jul 10:00 PM
TravelDreaming of warmer climes? These are the best resorts in the Pacific IslandsFind your paradise at these top-tier private island resorts in the Pacific.01 Jul 07:00 AM
Entertainment'Spoilt for choice': An actor's tour of Auckland's best spotsEvery week, we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFormer ANZ boss doubles his money selling house that once belonged to John KeyDavid Hisco sells John Key's former Ōmaha Beach bach for twice the purchase price.27 Jun 03:20 AM
TravelBook this cruise and your plus-one will get 75% off their fare in this week's hot dealsTravel deals that make sure your dream trip becomes a reality.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Magical place': The Mount homes worth millions - and why their owners won't sellOne was bought for $11,500. It's now worth more than $3 million.22 Jun 04:55 PM
TravelThis surprising country boasts some of the world's best beachesHidden in plain sight, no one even considers it as 'beachy'.18 Jun 07:00 AM
