Local Focus: Three decades of hard mahi making a difference to the coast
Students are taking time out of their school holidays to help protect the dune system.
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The Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber review: A cool sanctuary in the centre of the action
The hotel has had a $55m renovation and has a fresh feel throughout.
Kiwis one of the keenest nations on nude sunbathing
It turns out Kiwis are pretty keen to get their kit off at the beach.
Greece is making 290 beaches wheelchair accessible. NZ has just 13
New Zealand has 9 to 10 beaches with wheelchair accessible matting.
Deadly waters: Urgent call for new lifejacket laws after 'staggering' stats
Coastguard boss says too many volunteers have had to "pull dead bodies from the sea".
Dead whale found washed up on South Island beach
'We encourage the public to contact DoC if the dead whale is brought ashore again.'
Northland news in brief: Brewery win; brigade kept busy and art tackles plastic pollution
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Looking beyond the tourist traps in Phuket, Thailand
Swap the well-trodden tourist destinations for something offbeat.
'Dr. Beach' announces a ranking of the top 10 US beaches
The potential divisive ranking prefers calm seas to gnarly surf.
Kai Iwi flying fox to make a return - but with a hefty price tag
“We only had a couple of thousand to do some maintenance."
The secret New Caledonia island to put on your travel wish list
The only disruptions to the serene waters seem to be the turtles.
Warning over toxic chemicals on New Plymouth beach
An official feared children could die if they came into contact with the toxic chemicals.
Three rescued after boat sinks in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf
A Coast Guard vessel located the people in the water just after 3pm today.
Arrests and drink-driving at Whangamatā Beach Hop
The vast majority of participants were well-behaved and enjoyed a great weekend.
Boaties and beachgoers beware: Cyclone remnants still pose dangers
Official advice from Lawa still advises people to stay out of the water.
Disgraced Silicon Valley Bank CEO escapes to luxurious Hawaiian home
The former bank boss wasted no time jetting to his multimillion-dollar home in Hawaii.
Australia vs New Zealand: Who has better beaches?
Summer has been tepid but the competition was hot in a recent ranking.
As sunshine finally arrives, at least 19 Auckland beaches remain off-limits
Auckland’s water quality monitor has raised black “do not swim” flags at eleven beaches
Health warning: Shellfish off limits in entire Firth of Thames
Cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.
Beaches out for weeks: Napier raw sewage pumped out to sea
A rāhui is in place for the contaminated coastline,
Aucklanders warned of swimming risk at several popular beaches after sewage overflow
Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson said wastewater was running into stormwater drains nearby.
US expat loses it over 'insane' sound only heard on Aussie beach
An American woman living in Australia has been left baffled by this “insane” noise.
Beaches will be unmanned as surf lifesaving clubs feel impact of cyclone
Many Northland beaches are currently unpatrolled by lifeguards due to the storm aftermath
'An emotional time': Far North locals rally to try to save stranded whales
One of the whales is believed to have died - efforts to save the remaining four continue.
7 guided trips to the world’s best beach destinations
Looking to explore the last untouched beaches? Leave it to the experts.
Make this year's Fiji holiday the best one yet
Fiji offers something for everyone, even Oprah Winfrey.
9 bucket list beaches from around the world
If you thought New Zealand had impressive beaches, check these out.
14 of the best beaches in the UK and Europe
Dreading winter? Then plan a European beach escape to one of these top spots.
Beached as: WA police ask tourists to help dig out patrol car
Two officers found themselves in an embarrassing situation at a popular beach.
Best Beaches 2023 Winners
The winners for Aotearoa's Best Beaches have been announced! Congratulations to our winners. Video / NZ Herald
Looking for a summer daytrip? These were NZ's 2023 Best Beach winners
Remind yourself where the 2023 best beaches were, ahead of our 2024 search.
‘Swimming for our lives’: Drowning death toll tracking up since 2018
Since the start of summer, 32 people have drowned in New Zealand.
'Keep it a secret!' Locals fume as Aussie hidden gems overrun
Residents of idyllic Australian towns are fuming as once-secret secret spots are exposed.