New ZealandWhat to do these summer holidays in NorthlandA list of events and places that will keep everyone entertained.14 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui surf lifeguard awarded highest possible qualificationOnly 16 people were selected to take part in the three-day programme.13 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandBlack flags: Popular Auckland beaches blacklisted due to sewageSafeswim has advised against swimming the beaches along Castor Bay.13 Dec 06:55 PM
Travel'Really good grass': Kiwi mocked by Aussies for claiming NZ is superiorOne claim about Aotearoa brought howls of laughter from her Aussie mates.11 Dec 11:26 PM
TravelNoumea lifts swimming ban: Shark nets go up in time for ChristmasThe capital of New Caledona has lifted a 7-month swimming ban at the city’s beaches.05 Dec 11:15 PM
TravelThis Auckland beach has been named the busiest in AustralasiaSummer is coming — so, too, are the crowds05 Dec 07:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We’ve already got laws in place': Couple argue beach traffic can be safeA total ban - or better policing of driving on coast?04 Dec 10:57 PM
New ZealandHamiltonians split on $1.7m makeover plans for Wellington Street BeachStorms and river level fluctuations this year have caused the jetty to collapse.03 Dec 09:35 PM
TravelTake a Coromandel holiday approved by science**Side effects may include sunburn and ice cream cravings. Always read the label.01 Dec 06:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhere there’s a will there’s a war: Kids fight over the family bachPassing on the iconic family bach to the next generation could be fraught with problems.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwelve-metre monster: Rare juvenile shark rescued by beachgoers could grow to be huge, expert saysPerhaps swimmers and beachgoers should be a bit careful this summer.30 Nov 02:14 AM
New ZealandAuckland woman reveals how she survived North Shore quicksandIt took only one step for this Auckland woman to be in serious trouble.27 Nov 12:48 AM
New ZealandAuckland woman encounters treacherous quicksandVanessa Bray had to react instantly when she stepped into treacherous quicksand on Milford Beach. Video / Vanessa BrayWatch26 Nov 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeTried and tested: Surf trip inspires natural sunscreen brandShe's no longer making sunscreen in her kitchen.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Fool's paradise': Why residents want vehicles off a famous Kiwi beach'There’s a culture now ... the noise, the mess - awful, awful, awful.'23 Nov 01:53 AM
BusinessTe Pae: Piha surf lifeguard tower a winnerThis unusual-looking west coast tower has won a national architecture award. Video / Crosson ArchitectsWatch16 Nov 08:00 AM
New ZealandCar rolls near Whanganui beachA person in the vehicle received minor injuries.15 Nov 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelFor a fuss-free family holiday with teenagers, choose SamoaHave teenagers, will travel. Choose Samoa for a stress-free holiday .11 Nov 11:00 PM
TravelWhere to seek solitude in some of Australia's most remote regionsAustralia's Northern Territory blends a serene retreat experience with outdoors adventure.09 Nov 05:00 AM
TravelHow to avoid Europe's hordes: Escape to Portugal’s Alentejo regionThis is Portugal's best hidden gem, but not for much longer.04 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Hellishly dangerous': Row erupts after two-inch longline hook snags beachgoerMan, dog and boogie boarder get caught up by fishing line.26 Oct 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'What about us?' Treaty settlement leaves home owners fearing they will lose accessAnxious beachfront home owners plead with council and government over Treaty settlement.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoromandel campsites reopen but reduced numbers in some popular areasCampsites at Fletcher Bay, Port Jackson, Stony Bay, Fantail Bay and Waikawau Bay are open.19 Oct 07:10 PM
Travel20 most-Googled bucket list travel destinations of revealedAccording to our Google searches, New Zealanders want to holiday with sun and sand.05 Oct 06:03 PM
EntertainmentTaika Waititi's favourite secret beach revealedAnd his favourite places to dine out in New Zealand.04 Oct 08:15 PM
TravelSummer in France? These beach destinations are beyond your wildest dreamsSurf's up in Biarritz, and so is the glamour in Saint-Tropez.26 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelThis Bali beach is a 'hidden gem' - but it won't be for longThe quiet beach has started to catch the interest of more and more tourists.20 Sep 07:30 AM
New ZealandChilly bin-sized rocks fall at famous landmark as visitors ignore warningsTracks to the famous landmark had closed and would remain closed over summer.30 Aug 11:14 PM
TravelBali's best bites: from bamboo bistros to beachside bbqsFancy dining in a cave or sipping cold-pressed juice in the jungle?30 Aug 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Lives are at risk': Surf Life Saving clubrooms ‘in disrepair’ at dangerous Auckland beachThe club is $2 million short of the $7.5m needed to rebuild the clubrooms.27 Aug 06:57 AM
TravelWhat is it like to visit Tonga, 18 months on from the volcanic eruption?This Pacific Island paradise is ready to welcome tourists.22 Aug 06:00 AM
TravelFestival fun and a world-class beach: This week’s need-to-know travel newsThere's a celebration in Queenstown that's not to be missed.13 Aug 01:30 AM
TravelBarbie fans can apply for Ken's 'beach' job at Maldives hotelQualifications include rollerblades, a love of Matchbox Twenty and having no thoughts.04 Aug 02:04 AM
WorldNearly 100 pilot whales stranded on an Australian beach, half have died despite efforts51 whales have died overnight.26 Jul 02:13 AM
