Fish that wash up on north Auckland beaches following the sinking of a commercial fishing vessel are not safe to eat, ...

Firefighters have resumed fighting a blaze in bush near a West Auckland beach, where seven people were successfully rescued ...

Australian authorities closed nine Sydney beaches today after mysterious white and grey balls washed up along the coast.

Today, the Herald launches the search for New Zealand’s Best Beach 2025 - and we want you to nominate your favourite ...

Voting closes at 11.59pm on Sunday, January 21. The 2024 Best Beaches winners will be announced on Sunday, January 28. Check out the New Zealand Herald from Monday to Friday this week for profiles ...

In 2024, 330,301 cubic metres of woody debris was removed from the region’s beaches and river catchments, according to Rod Sheridan - Gisborne District Council’s woody debris programme manager.

The town is also notable for its many shops selling jewelry and crafts made from local jade, which is found on New Zealand's ...

The beach was closed for half an hour before being reopened by Surf Lifesaving teams. Swimmers at a Tauranga Beach were ...

Safeswim is advising people not to swim at two Tauranga beaches because of sharks. Dangerous conditions warnings for Omanu ...

The whale was found near an estuary in Otago province A whale that was found dead on a beach in New Zealand earlier this month has been identified by scientists as a spade-toothed whale - a ...

La Niña is officially here—what it could mean for the rest of winter ...