Crowds of 2000 gathered at Whangamatā beach as flag brought to shore by surf club boats

Seal makes itself at home on outdoor sofa at Whitianga Waterways.

Ella Williams (WGM) and Billy Stairmand (Rag) contest New Zealand's richest surfing event.

Locals fear for the future of the area's iconic holiday homes.

An "inquisitive" 3m bronze whaler shark is getting surfers spooked in Pauanui.

Two sisters Whangamatā shared a trip to sea last month on HMNZS Wellington.

Who won the 1967 Ford Galaxie and who was the best dressed at Beach Hop 2019?

Whangamata welcomes rowdy gas guzzlers and 110,000 Beach Hoppers who party like it's 1959.

Highlights from Day Four of the Repco Beach Hop 2019.

Highlights from Day 3 of the Repco Beach Hop 2019

Hundreds of cars hit Whitianga yesterday as Beach Hop roared into town.

Repco Beach Hop heads to Onemana for Thundercruise

Some of the action from Day Two of the Repco Beach Hop 2019

At Beach Hop, vehicles not only display the owner's ability, but also their personality.

About 600 Beach Hop cars are en route up SH25 from Whangamatā to Whitianga.

Highlights of Day One of Beach Hop 2019

Beach Hop Waihī Warm Up Party time has attracted thousands of visitors and petrolheads.

Using non-toxic bait and no 1080 is the aim of a new Whangamata-based pest control group.