Danielle Wright discovers what locals have long known: winter is the best time to visit a west coast beach.

We all love Piha, Bethells and Muriwai, regular haunts for many of us. But how about trying a different stretch of western sand.

Fresh air, coastal wildlife and beautiful views, what's not to like?

As Ireland prepare to face the All Blacks at Eden Park today, Dean Parker recalls how the New Zealand battle cry influenced one of their greatest writers

Don't let the cold weather keep you from the royal waves.

Andy Kenworthy joins a group of hardy souls to test his survival skills on a wet weekend and comes out alive and kicking.