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Whangārei search: Missing fishermen new to NZ, family spokesperson says
The men, in their mid-30s, had just arrived from India with their wives and children.
Danger of closed surf clubhouse sees club offer to pay $1.9m to fix slip
'We cannot wait any longer when lives are at risk', Mangawhai surf club tells the council.
Property Insider: NZ's tallest tower developer heads for Queenstown, SkyCity boss farewelled
'We're out of it day-to-day' - Damien Taylor steps back from successful hotel developer.
A comedian's tour of Auckland's best spots
Every week, we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
Holiday turnaround: Australian chain gets holiday park lease
Lease is for 48 years, land is classified as sensitive, across the road from beach.
Why red seaweed has blanketed Auckland beaches
Thick red seaweed that has covered beaches on Auckland's Hibiscus Coast is said to be a natural occurrence, but residents remain convinced they haven't seen it before. Video / RNZ
20-year-old pleads guilty after teen killed in Muriwai ute beach crash
The man lost suppression today at a hearing in the Waitākere District Court.
Travel experts reveal their favourite beaches in the world
You'll never guess where Richard Branson's favourite beach is.
Beach ban: Council to float permanent ban of vehicles at Waimarama
Vehicle use on Waimārama Beach was thrust into the spotlight by a makeshift barrier.
Multi-million dollar plans for four new Tāmaki Makaurau marae
What we know about the four projects so far.
Kiwi stars claim back-to-back wins in Mount Maunganui
Shaunna Polley and Alice Zeimann again won the beach volleyball event in Mount Maunganui.
Dirty chais and gorgeous views: Actor Kazim Khan on his favourite spots in Auckland
Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
Person dies following water incident at Omaha Beach
Attempts to resuscitate the person were unsuccessful, police say.
Watch: 'Creepy' detail in tourist's photo at Chinese beach
A woman’s photo taken on a beach in China has sparked global attention.
Why I’ll always pick New Caledonia over any other island holiday
Lock in your next island holiday for winter. Not THAT island holiday. This one.
He used his own struggles to help pave the way for others
Jacqui Whyte will continue fighting for families of loved ones needing specialist care.
Festival to celebrate 24th anniversary and 60 years of classic Ford Mustang
This year celebrates 60 years of the Ford Mustang.
Wipeout! World’s best beaches named by Tripadvisor has one Kiwi inclusion
For Australian and Kiwi beaches it was a wipeout.
'The council sucks': Vandals place mocking signs at popular beach
Vandals have attempted to use te reo Māori to add insult.
Community hero resuscitates local lifeguard service
The club almost closed due to the effects of Covid-19, but Skill brought it back to life.
Beached as bro: skipper runs aground on popular Auckland beach
The owner claims to have driven his vessel into the shallows of the popular white sand east coast beach as a protest against Auckland Council dumping wastewater into the sea. Video / Jason Dorday
Teen surfer rides wave of success with three in a row
The second round of this year's Billabong Grom Series at Whangamatā had a few surprises.
37yo swimmer went missing in 'heavy and unforgiving' Piha Beach surf
'Please - don’t swim alone,' says Surf Lifesaving officer after man goes missing at Piha.
Best Aussie beach: Surprising spot comes in at No. 1
An unlikely Australian beach has nabbed the top spot on people's must-see lists.
Car fire at Invercargill beach spreads to sand dunes
Youths were seen running from the scene of a car fire which is threatening houses.
Beachfront property at risk of eroding into the sea sells at auction
A buyer has bought the Haumoana property which boast spectacular views - with a catch.
Whangamatā Beach eroded by 15 metres after Cyclone Gabrielle
Matarangi Beach in the Coromandel lost 10 metres
East Coast lost 10 metres of shoreline from Cyclone Gabrielle
Effects of Cyclone Gabrielle leave East Coast with highest erosion levels in decades.
This overlooked corner of Bali will make you rethink your trip to Seminyak
Welcome to paradise-on-earth, with far fewer tourists than the rest of Bali.
New Auckland tsunami evacuation maps show lower risk than thought
Auckland Emergency Management says the new maps are also easier to understand.
Historic trip, Piha vanishings and Auckland development boom | Focus Morning Bulletin January 31, 2024
Winston Peters and Judith Collins jet to Australia, new documentary a wake-up call for Piha and a bright prediction for Auckland’s CBD in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / Getty Images / Parliament TV / NZHerald
'Heartbroken' volunteers quit beach after Auckland Council 'takes away their happy place'
'I'm trying to do something good and it keeps backfiring.'
Tauranga records its hottest day this year at 30.3C as locals enjoy the beach
The warmest temperature on record for a January in Tauranga was in 1983: 33.7C.