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Readers have voted and decided on the top beach in the country.

Wairarapa's Castlepoint is among nominees for the Herald's best beach competition.

Kiwis give their picks for the best beach in NZ.

Ewan McDonald goes off the eaten track for a couple of very pleasant surprises

Just 75 minutes from Queen St, yet still in Auckland, Te Arai is a long surf beach.

The "shining treasure" in remote Northland has crystal-clear water and white, soft sand.

Before it closes at Christmas, the first person to review Merediths pays a final visit.

Early Bird bookings for a long-haul 2018 holiday can get you bargains and peace of mind.

There would be Alps. Snow. A dining car, and possibly dodgy travelling companions...

The West Coast has seen booms and busts but the beer has been flowing for 150 years.