Dog owner Sebastian Marinkovich fined after seal mauling on Tasman beach, loses bid to save pets from being destroyed
Today, in the Nelson District Court he was declined name suppression and lost his fight to save his…
Bucklands Beach fire victims named as father and son Jung Sup Lee, 36, and Ha-il Lee, 11, in homicide probe
An accelerant was used in the fire, and it was a substance that was foreign to the property.…
Tauranga residents say Pāpāmoa Beach Rd traffic noise ‘unbearable’
Coetzee has lived there for a year and said the road noise was “absolutely crazy”. Her windows were…
Beach town on Auckland doorstep to get New Zealand-leading eco development
There will be between 600 and 750 houses, each with their own solar panels, rainwater collection tanks and…
SpaceX rocket launch from Florida. How to watch this week’s launch
Who’s up for a nighttime rocket launch? A rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, is scheduled to lift off…
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…