Yesterday, a Surf Lifesaving New Zealand (SLSNZ) spokesperson confirmed surf lifeguards from Piha and United North Piha were ...

The teen who died while swimming at a Christchurch beach was just about to start university. Cale Wills, 19, was swimming at Southshore Beach, Christchurch last Thursday when he was reported missing ...

Whatever your motivation, there are many benefits to a few days on the beach: fresh air, nature, and space to unwind. And ...

Gisborne was buzzing over the Auckland Anniversary weekend, thanks to favourable weather and several events featuring ...

Sally Fitzgibbons has seen it all in her surfing career. Now she's focused on the future of the sport.

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

New Zealand snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has landed the world's first triple cork in a women's slopestyle competition, which has also seen her take gold in the 2025 Aspen X Games slopestyle ...

A bespoke chart from Nielsen BookScan, registering the biggest sellers of Xmas and the New Year, plus win a cricket book ...

Take advantage of the country’s expansive bike trail network while also visiting some of the top wine regions on the planet.

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

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 ...