PremiumPremiumTravelThe Thai island escape that’s an antidote to ‘White Lotus’ frenzyKoh Lan sits just a 20-minute boat ride from Pattaya’s neon-soaked strips.20 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandSeaweed to gold: Inside NZ’s nanocellulose breakthroughThe biorefinery can produce up to 1600kg of nanocellulose hydrogel weekly.13 Jan 02:47 AM
New ZealandQueenstown wetland wildlife at risk as cats caught huntingWhakatipu Wildlife Trust stated that trail cameras detected 44 cats over three weeks.12 Jan 02:59 AM
Lifestyle'Nature has helped me heal’: Princess of Wales shares new video on birthdayCatherine says nature supported her recovery after preventative chemotherapy in 2024.09 Jan 09:59 PM
New ZealandNew Taranaki trapdoor spider discovery could be a whole new speciesThe spider is the northernmost specimen of Cantuaria yet found in New Zealand.07 Jan 03:55 AM
LifestyleWatch: Princess of Wales, Charlotte play piano together for carol concertThe pair play Erland Cooper's 'Holm Sound', written in the Covid pandemic.24 Dec 08:45 PM
New ZealandTakahē pair thought to be infertile hatch chick at ZealandiaThe chick is one of only about 500 takahē left in New Zealand.22 Dec 04:56 AM
TravelWhy I went off grid after my kids left school, and why you should tooA solo trip can help parents move on from the school run. 20 Dec 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFrom bongos to breakfast baps: My moment of fame on Great Barrier Island'If you didn’t want everyone knowing your business, you probably wouldn't live here.'20 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTrump, fascism, free speech and the climate: The Steven Pinker interview Things are getting better, although they're also getting worse.19 Dec 07:03 PM
TravelWhy the Cook Islands is perfect for solo adventurersThe Cook Islands consist of 15 stunning, unspoiled islands in the South Pacific.14 Dec 07:36 PM
New ZealandBaby boom: Critically endangered wētā thrive in breeding programme The insects are growing larger than any previously recorded at Mahoenui Reserve.11 Dec 01:01 AM
New ZealandCould castration be the key to men living longer? New study makes startling discoveryThe Otago-led study tracked 117 species across zoos and aquariums worldwide.10 Dec 05:49 PM
New ZealandKākāpō Comeback: Could this be the biggest breeding season on record?Kākāpō Recovery Group Chair and University of Auckland Professor, Jacqueline Beggs, tells Herald NOW they're expecting chicks from all 84 females this season.Watch07 Dec 07:50 PM
TravelSouth Australia’s surprises: Adelaide riverside tour and a coastal safari in wild Eyre PeninsulaUp close with koalas, massive dunes and a snake in the mighty Eyre Peninsula.01 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandOrca pod freed from Napier estuary after stranding fearsPeople were warned not to swim with the orca or come closer than 50m. 29 Nov 11:34 PM
ChristchurchWatch: Remarkable moment pod of Hector's dolphins seen assisting mother and her calf The all-female pod was supporting and protecting the new mum and her calf.25 Nov 11:02 PM
New ZealandAsmund Keilen of Norway wins Nature Photographer of the Year 2025 His image Sundance features a reflection of a lone swift against the sun.25 Nov 04:11 AM
New ZealandWaves glow blue: What's causing an 'ethereal' spectacle at PāpāmoaWitness Barbara Cowell, 78, said she’d never seen anything like it in all her years.24 Nov 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Too big, too old and dangerous': Businesses back CBD tree removalsThe council clears four hazardous trees near where a woman was killed by a falling branch.20 Nov 09:02 PM
Travel‘It’s a bear – but quite old’: Walking wild Bulgaria’s forgotten highlandsWalkers trace Orpheus’ mythical homeland in Bulgaria’s remote Rhodope hills.19 Nov 07:09 AM
New ZealandNorthland holiday park ditches TVs to help guests switch off and spot kiwiGuests can hear kiwi calls and may spot the native bird after dark.18 Nov 10:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondKem Ormond: Why I'm all abuzz about my bumblebee deliveryOPINION: Bumblebees are the unsung heroes behind greenhouse-grown tomatoes.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPenguin squatters keep Coromandel couple awake through the nightDOC staff say the protected birds must be left alone until nesting ends.13 Nov 08:31 PM
WorldMPs join call to free 15 penguins from London aquariumCampaigners say the birds have spent 14 years in a basement pool without light.11 Nov 06:00 AM
TravelWhat it's like at Tahiti’s new annual yoga festival“With everything happening in the world, I feel we need the space." 08 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandAurora Australis dances over Southland and Otago skiesThe sky above Kaitangata lit up in vivid green, red and purple hues.06 Nov 09:41 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: How NZ can stop the yellow-legged hornet before it spreadsOPINION: Experts warn early detection is vital to stop them spreading nationwide.04 Nov 03:03 AM
New ZealandWarning as 'Bird of the Year' begins attacking Wellington walkersWalkers are being urged to avoid Haywards Track while the falcons nest.03 Nov 08:03 PM
TravelHow to do Japan’s onsen towns right in winterGinzan’s ryokan is said to have inspired Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away.01 Nov 06:14 PM
TravelAn insider’s guide to the best swimming spots within an hour's drive of central AucklandA new book has found NZ’s best beaches, lakes, rivers, pools and hot springs. 31 Oct 04:05 AM
WorldEighty-year-old woman becomes oldest to hike entire Appalachian TrailAt 80, Betty Kellenberger became the oldest woman to finish the 3500km trail.30 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelHow to choose your perfect Philippine island escapeThe Philippines boasts thousands of islands. Here's exactly which one to pick. 30 Oct 06:06 AM
TravelHidden gem awakening: Why Ipoh deserves a spot on your next Malaysia tripThis lesser-known spot won't stay hidden for long. 28 Oct 12:00 AM
