Although Auckland is New Zealand’s most populated city, it doesn’t always receive the recognition it deserves. Here are five ...

The Herald Travel’s annual search for New Zealand’s best beaches is under way again and the competition is hot: Will ...

Thanks to Matakana’s proximity to the coast, you can easily add a visit to Omaha Beach, Tawaharanui Regional Park, or Goat ...

We’ve been profiling the top 10 in each of the five categories and today, we’re pitching a tent and cracking open a cold one, as we’re taking a look at your Best Camping Beach nominations. But what ...

Gisborne beaches don’t compare with the best beaches in the country, according to NZ Herald readers in the publication’s 2025 ...

Bay of Plenty paradise Ōhope has long been a fan favourite in the Herald’s annual search for New Zealand’s best beach. The ...

Rita Ora sent temperatures soaring as she enjoyed a sunny day at the beach in New Zealand on Tuesday following her gruelling ...

Rita Ora and Taika Waititi have been spotted soaking up the Aussie sunshine during a romantic day out at the beach. Rita Ora and Taika Waititi have been spotted packing on the PDA on the Gold Coast.

From inspiring young surfers at the Billabong Grom Series to witnessing top competitors at the New Zealand Festival of Longboarding, Tauranga’s two upcoming surf events proudly celebrate the city’s ...

A photo that has been shared online for years allegedly shows a giant squid washed up on a beach. In early January 2025, an X ...

A person has been found dead in the search for a swimmer missing at a Christchurch beach. A man's body was found at ...