TravelWatch: 'Creepy' detail in tourist's photo at Chinese beachA woman’s photo taken on a beach in China has sparked global attention.05 Mar 12:26 AM
TravelWhy I’ll always pick New Caledonia over any other island holidayLock in your next island holiday for winter. Not THAT island holiday. This one.28 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandFestival to celebrate 24th anniversary and 60 years of classic Ford MustangThis year celebrates 60 years of the Ford Mustang.26 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandHe used his own struggles to help pave the way for othersJacqui Whyte will continue fighting for families of loved ones needing specialist care.26 Feb 06:00 PM
TravelWipeout! World’s best beaches named by Tripadvisor has one Kiwi inclusionFor Australian and Kiwi beaches it was a wipeout.22 Feb 07:14 PM
New Zealand'The council sucks': Vandals place mocking signs at popular beachVandals have attempted to use te reo Māori to add insult.21 Feb 11:28 PM
New ZealandCommunity hero resuscitates local lifeguard serviceThe club almost closed due to the effects of Covid-19, but Skill brought it back to life.20 Feb 10:53 PM
New ZealandBeached as bro: skipper runs aground on popular Auckland beachThe owner claims to have driven his vessel into the shallows of the popular white sand east coast beach as a protest against Auckland Council dumping wastewater into the sea. Video / Jason DordayWatch20 Feb 04:28 AM
New ZealandTeen surfer rides wave of success with three in a rowThe second round of this year's Billabong Grom Series at Whangamatā had a few surprises.12 Feb 07:04 PM
New Zealand37yo swimmer went missing in 'heavy and unforgiving' Piha Beach surf'Please - don’t swim alone,' says Surf Lifesaving officer after man goes missing at Piha.12 Feb 06:19 AM
TravelBest Aussie beach: Surprising spot comes in at No. 1An unlikely Australian beach has nabbed the top spot on people's must-see lists.09 Feb 11:59 PM
New ZealandCar fire at Invercargill beach spreads to sand dunesYouths were seen running from the scene of a car fire which is threatening houses.09 Feb 02:45 AM
New ZealandBeachfront property at risk of eroding into the sea sells at auctionA buyer has bought the Haumoana property which boast spectacular views - with a catch.09 Feb 01:08 AM
New ZealandWhangamatā Beach eroded by 15 metres after Cyclone GabrielleMatarangi Beach in the Coromandel lost 10 metres08 Feb 09:22 PM
New ZealandEast Coast lost 10 metres of shoreline from Cyclone GabrielleEffects of Cyclone Gabrielle leave East Coast with highest erosion levels in decades.07 Feb 01:28 AM
TravelThis overlooked corner of Bali will make you rethink your trip to SeminyakWelcome to paradise-on-earth, with far fewer tourists than the rest of Bali.03 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandNew Auckland tsunami evacuation maps show lower risk than thoughtAuckland Emergency Management says the new maps are also easier to understand.01 Feb 06:17 AM
New ZealandHistoric trip, Piha vanishings and Auckland development boom | Focus Morning Bulletin January 31, 2024Winston Peters and Judith Collins jet to Australia, new documentary a wake-up call for Piha and a bright prediction for Auckland’s CBD in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / Getty Images / Parliament TV / NZHeraldWatch30 Jan 07:25 PM
New Zealand'Heartbroken' volunteers quit beach after Auckland Council 'takes away their happy place''I'm trying to do something good and it keeps backfiring.'30 Jan 05:34 PM
New ZealandTauranga records its hottest day this year at 30.3C as locals enjoy the beachThe warmest temperature on record for a January in Tauranga was in 1983: 33.7C.30 Jan 02:39 AM
TravelBest Beach 2024 winners announcedHere are all the category winners, as well as the supreme winner for NZ Herald's Best Beach competition 2024. Video / Carson BluckWatch27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelLiving the dream: What it's like to get paid to live in the MaldivesThe perks and drawbacks of spending every day in paradise26 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'We will miss your beautiful smile': Tribute to teen killed in Muriwai Beach crashMadison Chamberlain was killed in a ute crash on Sunday.26 Jan 04:40 AM
New ZealandKiri Allan opens up, marine heatwave and kiwifruit boost | Focus Morning Bulletin January 26, 2024Former Cabinet minister Kiri Allan opens up on her night of shame, marine heatwave pushes temperatures up and how kiwifruit could benefit your mental health in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / Supplied / NZHeraldWatch25 Jan 07:11 PM
New Zealand'Terrible': Huge cost of drowning and water injuries revealed'Understanding and respecting the power of New Zealand’s waters is crucial.'25 Jan 10:32 AM
New ZealandRāhui lifted, vehicle access reopened after fatal Muriwai Beach crashPolice inquiries into the crash remain ongoing and no charges have been laid.25 Jan 06:16 AM
TravelAll the hottest travel deals this weekEnjoy the heat around the world with trips to beaches and more.25 Jan 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Red Sea deployment naivety; the right to die with dignityOPINION: 'We put animals down because it’s the humane thing to do.'24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSurf Life Saving NZ appeal for funds as beach crowds hit pre-Covid levelsThe hot weather has led to packed beaches across NZ, but lifeguards are feeling the heat.22 Jan 11:33 PM
New Zealand'News no parent ever wants’: Father of teen critically injured in previous Muriwai crash speaks outThere are more calls for vehicle access to Muriwai to be limited after another death.22 Jan 10:48 PM
New ZealandHolidaymaker horrified after child seen hanging on to moving car at beachA child was seen standing on the vehicle's running board, hanging on to the window.22 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Unmasking Covid complacency; one school uniform for all of NZOPINION: For those over 60, Covid can be debilitating and lethal.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRaglan drowning: Off-duty surf lifeguard rushes to Manu Bay to try and help manA group of surfers first noticed the man unresponsive in the water just after 9am today.22 Jan 01:47 AM
New Zealand'Moment of stupidity': Calls for vehicle ban after teen crushed by flipped ute on Muriwai BeachTwo rescue helicopters responded along with fire, ambulance and police services.21 Jan 04:00 PM
