The nation has voted and the New Zealand Herald has taken note. In the annual hottest competition of the year, we’re ...

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

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

Westland, Nelson and South Canterbury are among the 12 regions of New Zealand that have their own regional anniversary days.

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

A body believed to be of the fisherman reported missingfrom Piha Beach in Auckland has been found on the shoreline. A police ...

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

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

Dozens of vessels are set to take to the water on Monday for the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta. Throughout the day, racers ...

Auckland Anniversary Day is officially January 29, but, like many statutory holidays, including other anniversary days, it ...

Planning a stay of at least two weeks ensures a full experience, allowing you to explore both the North Island and the South ...