Summer holiday at Pourerere Beach? A computer will decide if you’re allowed to stay
The Pourerere Camping Committee and CHB District Council introduced a ballot system in 2023 to ensure equitable access…
In Denmark’s Skagen, wind, water and light become a muse for artists
At the northern end of Denmark’s Jutland, a finger-like projection sticks out into the sea. Standing at the…
Givealittle fight: Pregnant partner of man killed in sand dune turns to High Court after being excluded from donations, funds frozen
Following the beach tragedy, a Givealittle page was launched by a friend of the Watson family to help…
Two people ‘outstanding’ after fire destroys Bucklands Beach home, residents jolted awake
“We are working to establish what has occurred and urgently locate the people unaccounted for. “Three further people…
Australia’s southern coast is in uncharted waters
As Australia heads into summer, swimmers and surfers are flocking to the beaches. But an algal bloom has…
Summer festivals and events guide: What’s on around New Zealand in 2025-26
An Evening with Priscilla Presley, Life After Elvis November 20, 2025 | Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna | From…
Shark snatches 9kg snapper off young fisherman at Northland beach
“It was still good. I just, yeah, cut off the bite marks and kept the rest.” The salvaged…
NZ’s Best Homes with Phil Spencer episode two: The eye-watering values of just three spectacular NZ houses
Phil Spencer started off at Hahei House in the sunny Coromandel before heading to the Southern Lakes, to…
Humpback whale dies after stranding on Warrington Beach near Dunedin
“Large, stranded whales, particularly in locations like this, can be extremely difficult to refloat. It said the whale…
Police confirm death not suspicious after body discovered at Plummers Point
Police and St John staff at the incident on Plummers Point Rd. Photo / Ayla Yeoman Police are…
Fairport Harbor free little library books torn apart, scattered down beach path
FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio (WOIO) – Pages from books in a free little library were ripped out and thrown…
Hunt for culprits behind ‘grisly act’ on remote beach: ‘Completely unacceptable’
Authorities are trying to solve the mystery of who stole the head of a dolphin from a remote…