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
TravelParadise for paupers: Visit the Seychelles on the cheap – yes really!It’s time to rethink everything you thought you knew about the Seychelles.23 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelMystery object closes Western Australia beach with shock theory as to originThe large, metal object which closed a beach to visitors may have an extraordinary origin.17 Jul 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Ferries and rail travel, Fifa tickets, tax and party slogansOpinion: Letters on Matariki and beach hoons, premium debate on if inflation is easing.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Three decades of hard mahi making a difference to the coastStudents are taking time out of their school holidays to help protect the dune system.09 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelThe Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber review: A cool sanctuary in the centre of the actionThe hotel has had a $55m renovation and has a fresh feel throughout.05 Jul 06:30 PM
TravelKiwis one of the keenest nations on nude sunbathingIt turns out Kiwis are pretty keen to get their kit off at the beach.19 Jun 04:10 AM
TravelGreece is making 290 beaches wheelchair accessible. NZ has just 13New Zealand has 9 to 10 beaches with wheelchair accessible matting.09 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandDeadly waters: Urgent call for new lifejacket laws after 'staggering' statsCoastguard boss says too many volunteers have had to "pull dead bodies from the sea".30 May 12:06 AM
New ZealandDead whale found washed up on South Island beach'We encourage the public to contact DoC if the dead whale is brought ashore again.'28 May 03:24 AM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Brewery win; brigade kept busy and art tackles plastic pollutionNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.22 May 05:00 PM
TravelLooking beyond the tourist traps in Phuket, ThailandSwap the well-trodden tourist destinations for something offbeat.20 May 08:00 PM
Travel'Dr. Beach' announces a ranking of the top 10 US beachesThe potential divisive ranking prefers calm seas to gnarly surf.19 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKai Iwi flying fox to make a return - but with a hefty price tag“We only had a couple of thousand to do some maintenance."28 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelThe secret New Caledonia island to put on your travel wish listThe only disruptions to the serene waters seem to be the turtles.19 Apr 02:00 AM
