Artificial reefs among options in coastal SA town’s erosion battle
A coastal town in SA’s south east is considering options, including artificial reefs, to battle erosion along popular…
Ripirō Beach tragedy: Tauranga father Joseph Webster farewelled
Maurice said the survivor had told him he was “absolutely buggered” when he made it to the beach,…
Waitārere Beach shooting: Sister says brother was a ‘broken’ man
Timmins’ sister Rachael O’Grady told the Herald her brother was a former soldier and he worked on a…
Australian writers’ festival cancelled over barring of Palestinian author
“The arts have allegedly become ‘unsafe’ and artists are a danger to the community’s psycho-social wellbeing,” she wrote…
One dead, three critical after shooting in Waitārere Beach, Horowhenua
“Responding officers were told that a firearm had been discharged at the address and, when they arrived, four…
Sea snake seen at Gisborne’s Wainui Beach
“If you are bitten by a venomous sea snake/krait, seek medical attention immediately. The National Poisons Centre also…
Long Bay closed to cars as people on North Shore flock to the beach amid soaring temperatures
“Be patient where vehicle access to beach and parks will be busy,” said a council spokesperson. “Long Bay…
NZ’s Best Beach 2026: Toni Street, Julian Dennison, Ali Williams & more share their favourites
Whangamatā is Toni Street’s favourite beach in New Zealand, and one she returns to every summer. Toni Street…
Water-related incident in Piha after a day of water tragedies
In an update about 10pm, they said the person had now been transferred to Waitākere Hospital by ambulance.…
Game of no rise: Are dreams of living on the coast soon to be washed away?
Andrea Graves New Zealand Listener· 8 Jan, 2026 06:04 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald…
Simple measures can make beach swimming safer – Editorial
Many readers will have fond memories of spending time at the beach as children, and as parents or…
Tairua lifeguards save three swimmers in after-hours beach rescue
“Paid lifeguards from Tairua Beach immediately responded with rescue tubes and fins and were supported by a rescue…