New Zealand is an island nation located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main islands, the North Island ...

Rip currents are a factor in 85% of average beach rescues and nearly two in 10 beach drownings; Surveys suggest just half of Kiwis think they can spot one – and of those, just h ...

Joining the beach-goers this summer will be four and a half thousand volunteer surf lifeguards - who'll be doing all they can to keep swimmers and others at the beach safe. We have 74 surf lifesaving ...

At 48, Jason Wallis learned jujitsu, earned his purple belt and joined a competitive team. Five years later he decided to ...

The region includes some of New Zealand’s best spots for the four outdoor pursuits, including Rotorua’s world-famous ...

With her biggest fans - parents Craig and Toni - cheering her on from “the sideline”, Hoskin won gold in the women’s K4 500m and the K2 500 alongside Kiwi superstar and Ngāti Porou-affiliated Dame ...

Husband and wife Collis and Cyan Ta’eed started Envato in their Bondi garage, and the online marketplace for digital assets ...

To have your say on Auckland and New Zealand’s best beaches, get ready for the Herald’s annual Best Beach campaign, starting ...

Hakaraia Wilson, a mixed martial arts fighter from New Zealand, has died at age 26, according to numerous news outlets. No ...

Other attractions in this city are Kok Tobe, a hillside park with a museum, a mini zoo and a small theme park, Panfilov Park ...

Forced to rebuild from scratch, Jason Aalon Butler is finding ways to harness the storm - and find his peace - on Fever 333's Darker White ...

The UK rang in the New Year with celebrations and fireworks despite weather warnings across the country. Watch how ...