The search for New Zealand's Best Beach 2021

1 Jan, 2021 03:51 AM

NZ Herald is searching for New Zealand's Best Beach 2021 and thanks to your nominations, we have hundreds of Kiwi beaches on our longlist. Clarke Gayford, Paige Hareb, Rodney Bell, Daniel Faitaua, Max Jones wade in on the best bits of Kiwi coast.

Auckland man who lost leg completes half marathon in wheelchair

Auckland man who lost leg completes half marathon in wheelchair

Pawanjit Singh Ghatora, who had his leg amputated after a horrific accident in February, finished the last lap of his 21km run alongside friends and family in Te Atatū.

Police arrest fleeing driver of stolen car after Otahuhu chase

Police arrest fleeing driver of stolen car after Otahuhu chase

A 28-year-old man was arrested and is due to appear in court tomorrow. Video / Supplied

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Popular Cook Islands tour operator Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at risk

Popular Cook Islands tour operator Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at risk

A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a turtle tour operator. Video / Alyse Wright

Save the Kiwi!' 10 Kiwi bird released onto Waiheke Island

Save the Kiwi!' 10 Kiwi bird released onto Waiheke Island

10 kiwi were transferred from neighbouring Pōnui Island to Te Matuku Peninsula at the eastern end of Te Motu-ārai-roa/Waiheke Island. Video / NZ Herald

Kidnapped

Kidnapped

Victim claims inconsistencies in police investigation and fears for her life. Video / Michael Craig

Lynn Mall incident: Armed police swarm shops, hunting person of interest

Lynn Mall incident: Armed police swarm shops, hunting person of interest

Members of the public in the area are advised to follow instructions from police officers.

Auckland FC v Melbourne Victory: How will the Black Knights fare in their semi-final

Auckland FC v Melbourne Victory: How will the Black Knights fare in their semi-final

NZ Herald football reporter Michael Burgess reports from Melbourne to look ahead to the first leg of the A-League semi-final between Auckland FC and Melbourne Victory.

Russia and Ukraine strike deal, Manhunt continues in South Auckland | NZ Herald News Update

Russia and Ukraine strike deal, Manhunt continues in South Auckland | NZ Herald News Update

Russia and Ukraine come to an agreement, Police continue to search for a man following an incident in Papakura yesterday. Wild weather is on the way. Video / NZ Herald

Construction timeline of LT McGuinness building Ngā Mokopuna in Wellington

Construction timeline of LT McGuinness building Ngā Mokopuna in Wellington

Starting in July 2021 to December 2024, see how the builder worked on this Kelburn site of Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington. Video / Te Herenga Waka

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Police hunt suspect after man injured near Papakura school

Police hunt suspect after man injured near Papakura school

Police were called to Settlement Road outside Papakura Intermediate School, where a man was found with serious injuries. Video / Dean Purcell

full-speed car ploughs through Nelson building

full-speed car ploughs through Nelson building

A Nelson-based alarm and security systems company shared a video of a suspected drunk driver slamming through its doors at full speed. Video / Nelson Alarms Security Systems

Kiwi musician denied entry cause of tattoos

Kiwi musician denied entry cause of tattoos

A kiwi musician claims he was discriminated against after being refused entry to a downtown Auckland bar for breaking a tattoo policy that the bar will not provide to him.

Christchurch Metro-Mart smash-and-grab

Christchurch Metro-Mart smash-and-grab

Christchurch local captures moment masked raiders take over a Christchurch Metro-Mart. Video / Supplied

Markets with Madison: Sir Peter Beck interview

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Markets with Madison: Sir Peter Beck interview

It’s been six months since I interviewed Rocket Lab chief executive Sir Peter Beck. We have a lot to discuss following the space company’s Q1 earnings! Video / Cameron Pitney

Ukraine peace talks, Apprentice drop, & Wellington anti-bullying drive | NZ Herald News Update

Ukraine peace talks, Apprentice drop, & Wellington anti-bullying drive | NZ Herald News Update

US calls for leader-level peace talks, apprentice numbers drop, and Wellington fights public bullying in new campaign.

Naples confirmed as next America's Cup host

Naples confirmed as next America's Cup host

Naples, Italy, has been confirmed as the host of the 38th America's Cup.

Frank Film: Sheelagh McHaffie | Finding the Light

Frank Film: Sheelagh McHaffie | Finding the Light

Raised in the shadows – Canterbury artist Sheelagh McHaffie draws the light she’s fought to find. Video / Frank Film Made with funding from NZ on Air.

MetService National Weather Update: May 15 - May 18

MetService National Weather Update: May 15 - May 18

MetService National Weather Update: May 15 - May 18

Brooke van Velden responds to criticism from Winston Peters

Brooke van Velden responds to criticism from Winston Peters

Brooke van Velden thinks it is odd Winston Peters would criticise her for using the c-word.

Liam Dann explains what to expect in Budget 2025

Liam Dann explains what to expect in Budget 2025

NZ Herald Business Editor-at-large, Liam Dann breaks down all you need to know about the upcoming budget. Video / NZ Herald

Nicola Willis condemns use of ‘C’ word in Parliament

Nicola Willis condemns use of ‘C’ word in Parliament

Willis emphasises it should not be weaponised against women. Video / Jason Dorday

CTU meet with Workplace Relations Minister

CTU meet with Workplace Relations Minister

Council of Trade Unions president Richard Wagstaff, economist Craig Renney and secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges speak after meeting with Minister Brooke van Velden

Temuka service station ram-raid caught on CCTV

Temuka service station ram-raid caught on CCTV

CCTV footage shows two hooded offenders using a stolen car to ram the front doors of a Temuka petrol station around 3.23am, before fleeing with stolen items.

Minister for Social Investment, Nicola Willis talks to media

Minister for Social Investment, Nicola Willis talks to media

Minister for Social Investment, Nicola Willis talks to the media after a Pre-Budget 2025 Social Investment Speech at the Southern Initiative.

NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis gives pre-Budget social investment speech

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NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis gives pre-Budget social investment speech

Nicola Willis gives pre-Budget social investment speech

Burst water main sends jet of water 100 feet into the air

Burst water main sends jet of water 100 feet into the air

A burst water main is sending thousands of gallons of water into the air, covering neighbouring properties and leaving some residents without supplies.

Parliament suspensions, Ukraine peace talks & NZ migration drop | NZ Herald News Update

Parliament suspensions, Ukraine peace talks & NZ migration drop | NZ Herald News Update

MPs face record suspensions, uncertainty surrounds Ukraine peace talks, and NZ’s net migration drops sharply.

Kea Kids: Kids learn to fly at stunt school

Kea Kids: Kids learn to fly at stunt school

Meet Auckland’s newest action stars! Reporter Hailey is checking out a real-life stunt school where kids of all abilities are flying through the air and crashing through zombies.

Watch live: The 2025 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

Watch live: The 2025 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

The biggest night on New Zealand’s literary calendar is here.

Kai Kara-France books UFC flyweight title bout at UFC 317

Kai Kara-France books UFC flyweight title bout at UFC 317

Kiwi flyweight Kai Kara-France will fight for the UFC world title against Alexandre Pantoja in Las Vegas in June.

The PM dismisses the Green party alternative budget

The PM dismisses the Green party alternative budget

Christopher Luxon has slated the Green Party's alternative Budget , saying the whole thing is madness. Video / Mark Mitchell

"Evidence of exploitation": Security company boss fined and banned from hiring overseas workers

"Evidence of exploitation": Security company boss fined and banned from hiring overseas workers

A group of workers claimed they paid between $10,000-$50,000 in cash to Indian agents for visas to work in NZ. Video / Ben Dickens

Brooke van Velden explains why she dropped c-bomb in Parliament

Brooke van Velden explains why she dropped c-bomb in Parliament

The ACT minister was responding to a question from Labour when she used the word. Video / Mark Mitchell

Jan Tinetti questions Brooke van Velden during Question Time

Jan Tinetti questions Brooke van Velden during Question Time

Watch a heated back and forth around the topic of pay equity. Video / Parliament TV

The Green party releases its alternative Budget

The Green party releases its alternative Budget

Greens promise $88b taxes including 33% inheritance tax for massive social safety net expansion. Video / Mark Mitchell

Kim Kardashian's court appearance is a 'heroic effort' says her lawyer

Kim Kardashian's court appearance is a 'heroic effort' says her lawyer

"I think it was, you know, a heroic effort on her part," says Kardashian's lawyer, after the reality TV star appeared in Paris court.

Ambulance stolen while waiting for patient transfer in Timaru

Ambulance stolen while waiting for patient transfer in Timaru

An ambulance was stolen and taken for a joyride in Timaru while medical staff were preparing a patient for transfer. Video / Supplied

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour speaks to media

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour speaks to media

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