PremiumPremiumPropertyRich-lister helps fund $2m+ Akl school pool upgradeThe deepened pool will support water polo and year-round community use.04 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I ditched everything': Fisherman swept 100m out to sea strips off to surviveLifejacket convert Bas Radcliffe says he pretty much ticked every box on what not to do.29 Jun 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Cheeky grin': Family, school mourn 6yo victim of Pātea boat tragedyThe boy’s family and friends came together this week to farewell him at his home.19 Jun 06:30 AM
New ZealandClarks Beach tragedy: Boy was allowed to take lifejacket off before capsizing17 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'There's a body in the water': Humble hero recounts saving drowning pensioner 03 Jun 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Seconds to live': Woman flags down kite surfer to save pensioner from drowning01 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumTravelPopular Cook Islands tour operator Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at riskWatch17 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Their responsibility': Harbourmaster warns skippers against dangerous bar crossingsThe warning comes after two Raglan rescues carried out in three days.13 May 11:38 PM
New Zealand64 Auckland beaches flagged as unsafe for swimmingAll but five beaches in Auckland's inner harbour have been flagged as unsafe to swim at.11 May 05:52 AM
New ZealandRaglan Coastguard rescue four clinging to chilly bin in the waterA vessel in distress was reported at about 11.45am.11 May 01:24 AM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - Navigation bylaw, Battle of Te Kāhika honoured and art on showNews snippets from the Far North07 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Jetskier's harbour hoon 'unacceptable'Speeding in the harbour puts everyone at risk, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council says.07 May 03:57 AM
New ZealandCourt orders removal of unauthorised structures in Bay of IslandsA company ignored requests to remove a pontoon and rubber fenders.06 May 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Out of our reasonable control': No police probe after man jumps from Waiheke ferryA man intentionally jumped from an Auckland-bound Waiheke ferry yesterday morning.30 Apr 07:01 AM
New Zealand'Serious': Paraglider 'unresponsive' after landing in sea off Christchurch coastPolice received the emergency call at 11.50am today.25 Apr 12:25 AM
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 Zealand'Dangerous conditions': MetService warns Easter weekend beachgoersDozens of beaches across Auckland and Northland are marked 'unsuitable for swimming'.18 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandWindsurfer rescued in harbour as conditions worsenOne person was plucked from Tauranga harbour as strong winds and swells increase.16 Apr 08:45 AM
New ZealandPair’s desperate bid to pull unresponsive paddler to safety'It looked like a bag floating at first, but then I knew it wasn’t a bag,' a rescuer said.08 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan dead after outrigger found upturned off Hibiscus Coast The outrigger was spotted floating upside down around 7.30am. 07 Apr 10:54 PM
New ZealandThousands of dead eels wash up on Canterbury beachEnvironment Canterbury says the deaths at Birdlings Flat were natural and caused by poorly timed migration. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Apr 11:27 PM
WorldReaction to Trump's Tariffs, Russel Brand accused and China watches closely | NZ Herald News UpdateThe world reacts to Donald Trump applying new global tariffs on trade. Russel Brand is accused of rape and sexual assault. China keeps an eye on NZ investigations.Watch04 Apr 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Life in all places’: Showing Bay's thriving underwater world to a new generationThe 'middle of nowhere' turns into the middle of everywhere - just dip your head under.04 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismKiwi business buys local arm of boat-share service Skipperi from Finnish parentThe boat-share service was acquired for an undisclosed figure.04 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandKaikoura boat tragedy: Skipper speaks after report on whale capsize that claimed five livesFive people were killed in the incident in September 2023. 03 Apr 02:18 AM
New ZealandSurfers encounter orca off Mount Maunganui beachTwo surfers were treated to a friendly encounter with a pod of orcas off Arataki Beach on Sunday morning. Video / Andy MorrisWatch23 Mar 02:46 AM
New ZealandOne dead after river jetboat incident, police investigatingThe man was in his 20s and died at the scene.21 Mar 09:47 PM
New ZealandMissing Cook Strait jetskier named as search efforts continueAndrew Walker, 68, went missing while jetskiing on February 3.21 Mar 01:15 AM
New Zealand‘Lucky to be alive’: Five rescued after boats sink in Lake RotoitiNone of the five individuals was wearing a lifejacket during the incident.16 Mar 07:35 PM
New ZealandWatch: Incredible pod of dolphins in Wellington HarbourA huge pod of dolphins has been spotted in Wellington Harbour this weekend Video / Remy Thomassen / Carolyn Cal ScaddanWatch16 Mar 03:58 AM