Waikato Lifestyle news
Highwaymen on the road in remembrance of Eddie Low
Quartet's 2025 tour a salute to Eddie Low.
Uplifting ideas for your weekend: From free ice cream and music, to mermaids at Queens Wharf
Put down your phone, put aside your woes and get into the city for some fun.
'Amazing to watch': Why Ray is hooked on pigeons
Ray Hooker began caring for pigeons at just 11 years old.
What is the cheapest coffee in New Zealand?
Coffees have risen to $4.84, with some paying $6+ for a flat white.
Hot air balloon festival returns to South Waikato
The balloons will also visit the Waipā District this year.
Experts reveal the 10 best spots to stay during a NZ roadie
Experts reveal the iconic and lesser-known gems you shouldn't miss.
Life’s a beach: Best Beach 2025 winners react to victories
The Herald Travel’s Best Beach competition has hung up its jandals for another year.
Best Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of them
The winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?
Karl Puschmann: Toto’s legendary guitarist on returning to NZ
'We're not really known for punch-ups at our gigs. That’s not exactly what you expect.'
Summer Concert Tour shines through storms in Coromandel
Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga, and Everclear played in Whitianga on the weekend.
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 hidden gem beaches – how to vote for the winner
The hidden gem shortlist has been chosen and now you can vote for your favourite.
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 camping beaches – how to vote for the winner
The results are in for NZ's top 10 camping beaches – vote for your favourite now.
Lifestyle news around NZ
Three ways to track your fitness over time
New York Times: Gains take time, but regular tracking of strength helps keep you on track.
‘Likelihood of confusion’: Meghan’s new brand blocked from selling clothes
The Duchess has been challenged over trademark conflicts.
‘My father was a narcissist – people throw that word around without knowing the horror of it’
Experts caution against overuse and social media diagnosis.
More Waikato Lifestyle news
Take a look at Herald's summer photo competition winners
From 6000 entries we had to choose just three winners.
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 surf beaches – how to vote for the winner
The results are in for NZ's top 10 surf beaches – vote for your favourite now.
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 50 finalists revealed - and how to vote for the ultimate winners
We can reveal the top 10 finalists in each category for NZ's Best Beach 2025.
Faded photo drums up $2.9m for classic Kiwi bach
Buyers loved the retro vibe of Matarangi beach house, says agent.
Taupō makes CNN’s 25 best places to visit in 2025 list
The equivalent ad value for the mention would be $518,000, Tourism NZ estimated.
What’s the scoop this summer: Ice creams to enjoy
From nostalgic notes to new flavours, here's what's cool these holidays.
‘Beyond magical’: Rugby legends wed in fairy tale ceremony
Despite a few setbacks before their wedding, the pair had the best weekend of their lives.
Looking to hike more in 2024? The ultimate tramping guide for beginners
If you're new to NZ tramping, these top trails and huts will put you on the right path.