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
New ZealandPod of stranded false killer whales and dolphins euthanised40 false killer whales and bottlenose dolphins were euthanised after being re-stranded.21 Jan 08:51 AM
New Zealand'How many deaths do you need?' - Muriwai residents say beach ute tragedy was 'avoidable'Two rescue helicopters have responded along with fire, ambulance and police.21 Jan 08:17 AM
New ZealandLifeguards issue warning after dislocated limbs and rescues as 'pretty gnarly' surf hitsThe worst ocean conditions are expected to arrive on Monday.21 Jan 03:47 AM
New ZealandWatch: Mass stranding - desperate attempt to save whales at Hawke’s Bay beachLocals flocked to a beach in Mahia to try to save the stranded pilot whales.21 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandFour people taken to hospital after water incident at Cable Bay in the Far NorthPolice said one person sustained serious injuries and another had moderate injuries.20 Jan 11:02 PM
New ZealandTogs, togs, $1100 fine: The Napier bylaw that stopped people in bathing suits crossing the roadOPINION: Napier had a prudish past - especially when it came to public bathing.19 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely livid': Mum of drowned teen's call after lifeguards abused"Take care of them ... they save so many people every year."18 Jan 04:03 PM
New ZealandBoxing day beach tragedy: Stolen cash, paranoid delusions, and a mystery deathWalkers found thousands in cash strewn across the beach before human remains were found.17 Jan 10:12 PM
New ZealandMetal detectorists save the day after husband loses wife's ring'It was like trying to find a needle in the haystack ... I thought I had lost it forever.'17 Jan 05:52 PM
New ZealandLive shark tangled in fishing net washes up on popular Auckland swimming beachThe bronze whaler was the second shark to wash up on the North Shore beach this week.17 Jan 12:43 AM
New ZealandBeach activity book about 'engaging senses, admiring beauty'The 99 ideas are about taking time to observe and explore our local water environment.16 Jan 09:22 PM
