Travel newsDiscover 2026 holiday packages from Europe to the South PacificWhere will 2026 take you? From street parades to grand cruises, the journey awaits.22 Sep 05:57 PM
TennisRising star and youngest player in WTA top 50 to play 2026 ASB ClassicHer presence will continue the trend of emerging global talent coming to Auckland.16 Sep 05:00 PM
TennisLulu Sun aiming to use ASB Classic as springboard for career resurgenceNew Zealand's top singles player will play at the 2026 ASB Classic in Auckland.09 Sep 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Are our summer events dying out?OPINION: Several festivals have cancelled or will cancel, but organisers intend to return.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThis media power couple quit Auckland and bought a small village's only shop: 'It's paradise'Dallas and Donna Gurney are now launching a small community radio station in Whananaki.30 Aug 07:18 AM
WorldSpain's heatwave was 'most intense on record'The heatwave showed an average temperature 4.6C higher than previous events.24 Aug 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldRipped off for a beach day in the sunNew York Times: As the temperatures rose so did public and political tempers on the issue.24 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldBrutal heat dome plagues parts of Europe, Asia and the Middle EastRecord temperatures test several regions and the heat is expected to stick around.14 Aug 09:30 PM
World5 ways there's a new chill in America's summer holidaysTrump's trade wars, immigration crackdown may be dampening the post-pandemic travel boom.05 Aug 06:00 PM
LifestyleSmooth, simple, refreshing: The art of homemade cold-brew coffeeCold-brew concentrate can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks.04 Aug 11:54 PM
EntertainmentL.A.B and Stan Walker to kick off summer tour in TaurangaAaradhna, Te Wehi and Corrella join them for the December show.23 Jul 10:25 PM
WorldMost of England facing hosepipe ban as the big dry bitesTelegraph: It's the driest first six months of the year in England since 1976.14 Jul 11:02 PM
WorldWildfires rage on Crete amid deadly European heatwaveFires have broken out in the highlands of Scotland, among other parts of Europe.03 Jul 09:52 PM
WorldEurope’s expanding heatwave fuels record temperaturesUnusually hot summers have become the norm in Europe across recent years.30 Jun 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldSummer shifts: The northern heat now arrives early and leaves late'There is definitely an extension of the summer period into the shoulder months.'26 Jun 06:00 PM
WorldFeeling the heat: Americans wonder when will the hot weather end?The heat dome is waning, but it’s another brutal day in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic.25 Jun 09:40 PM
WorldGreek island of Chios in state of emergency as wildfires rageNearly 200 firefighters are battling the blazes, with 170 reinforcements arriving.23 Jun 06:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe family campground split by a 100km/h highwayMotutere Holiday Park is a prime spot for camping, watersports and heavy traffic. 23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandQuiet summer for Northland beaches as water safety efforts take holdSurf club patrols wrapped up last weekend and will restart on Labour weekend.25 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandMore than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealedCharges included assault of police, threatening to kill and dangerous driving.28 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Prepare for heat stress’: Extreme NZ hot streaks expected to riseScientists warn Hamilton's once-in-a-decade February heatwave is sign of what's to come.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismAuckland hotels get $5.2m boost from major summer eventsThe sector is facing the duelling impacts of an oversupply of rooms and reduced demand.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTotal fire ban for all of Northland as 11ha blaze in scrub containedFar North fire crews have managed to contain a large blaze in vegetation at Mangakahia.09 Mar 01:36 AM
New ZealandWatch: Beachgoers attempt rescue of mako shark at Christchurch’s Sumner BeachThe shark washed ashore at Sumner Beach on Thursday night, prompting a police call out.01 Mar 01:26 AM
New ZealandSummer's not over yet: 30C coming again for Hawke’s BayHawke's Bay is the place to be for the first three days of meteorological autumn.27 Feb 10:22 PM
TravelNeed-to-know travel news: From high-end luxury to local light installationsWe've got you covered, from new Queenstown hotels to sky-high extravagance.21 Feb 11:00 PM
TravelBest things to do in Bali beyond sun, sea and cocktailsFrom a day of silence to gong massage and soul purification.21 Feb 06:00 AM
LifestyleDry skin after summer? Kiwi botanicals like kānuka and harakeke can helpThe same properties that allow native plants to thrive in our environment can help skin.15 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailKiwi summer spending lifts as cultural habits changeThe data from Kiwibank shows Kiwis spent more on experiences than retail products.11 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelThis unusual summertime activity will make you want to visit CromwellThe otherwise unsavoury deed only happens once a year.08 Feb 06:00 PM
TravelExperts reveal the 10 best spots to stay during a NZ roadieExperts reveal the iconic and lesser-known gems you shouldn't miss.07 Feb 11:31 PM
TravelLife’s a beach: Best Beach 2025 winners react to victoriesThe Herald Travel’s Best Beach competition has hung up its jandals for another year.02 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelBest Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of themThe winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoanna Wane‘Is this your hammer?’ - how I triggered an airport security alertJoanna Wane on why your hair straighteners could be next.01 Feb 03:00 AM
