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Woman mauled by dogs upset after child attacked on same beach two weeks later
'Someone else has been hurt because of owners who can’t control their dogs.'
'Absolutely courageous': Schoolboys rescue drowning man at Auckland wharf
'I ran to the end of the wharf, dropped my stuff and jumped straight off.'
Dozens of whales restrand in Golden Bay, despite refloating efforts
Project Jonah said they would welcome volunteer help.
Seven more whales dead after becoming re-stranded in Tasman
Six whales died and one was euthanised after being beached on Tasman's Golden Bay again.
Experience the ultimate luxury aboard Palau's finest liveaboard cruise ship
The 'floating resort' will take you to absolute paradise.
Is your beach 'safe' to swim? What you need to know
The top 5 cleanest and dirtiest Auckland beaches revealed.
Iconic track reopens in North Island after almost three years
More importantly, the famous beach will again be accessible by foot.
Cathedral Cove walking track reopens after almost two years
The track to the world-famous beach was badly damaged last year.
Designer Chris Tate explains why he formulated radical new Piha house
Unorthodox house perched on a V-shaped concrete plinth.
Steal my itinerary: How to spend a weekend on the Sunshine Coast
Not sure where to eat or what to do? Check out our full itinerary.
No rescues yet for surf life saving club as summer patrols underway
Twenty lifeguards trained for summer, and 90 more qualified to assist at Waimārama.
Woman 'frozen' after man's nude approach at Hawke’s Bay beach
'I turned my head and there are just genitals, that I didn't want to see, nor ask to see.'
Coastal litter sparks community concern
Awatoto and Te Awanga littered with rubbish, locals call for more bins. Video / Rafaella Melo
Awatoto and Te Awanga littered with rubbish, locals call for more bins
Coastal rubbish piles frustrate locals and fishermen.
This bucket list Queensland holiday is cheaper and easier than you think
Seven days of heaven in the Whitsundays: An achievable adventure.
Don't take a dip at these contaminated Auckland beaches
Spots in Central Auckland and Piha pose a high risk of illness to swimmers this summer.
Affordable Sunshine Coast: How to travel smarter and save more
A Sunshine Coast trip is about to get much more affordable for Kiwis.
'Incredibly lucky': Teen swimmer saved after rip at Auckland beach
The swimmer was “in serious distress” but managed to grab hold of the flotation device.
Explosion on Murray's Bay beach
The blast when phosphorus canisters were blown up on Murray's Bay beach in Auckland on November 5 was felt across nearby suburbs.
Why is the Philippines still undiscovered by Kiwis?
Now is the perfect time to visit the tropical island paradise of Boracay.
Letters: Polkinghorne and health authorities' apology script
OPINION: Can life now go on as before after the HDC says sorry?
Summer's hottest deals: Think hotels, resorts, tours and more
New and exciting ways to make the most of your annual leave.
Top picks for visiting Maui, Hawaii’s ‘Valley Isle’
Vuk Malobabic, General Manager for Norwegian Spirit shares his best tips.
Rainy Labour weekend ahead, lifeguards ready at beaches
Lifeguards prepare for busy Labour weekend; weather may deter some beachgoers.
Complaints about Hobson's Pledge ad in Herald partly upheld
The ad called to restore 'the foreshore and seabed to public ownership'.
Contrail confusion: Astronomers dismiss sightings of rare comet as plane’s contrail
Astronomers say stargazers have confused the comet with a plane trail.