EEnvironment Read More Calls for protection of Tasmania’s penguins amid reports of birds ‘handled by the neck’February 19, 2026 Each summer, tourists flock to Tasmanian beaches to marvel at penguins returning from the sea to feed their…
NNew Zealand Read More Ōhiwa Beach Holiday Park slip risk: Campground evacuations and road closuresFebruary 19, 2026 Although residents were not asked to evacuate, council staff engaged in door-knocking to keep them informed. Onekawa Te…
NNew Zealand Read More Onemana sinkhole near wastewater plant sparks beach health alertFebruary 19, 2026 “We are aware of a tomo (sinkhole) that has formed near the Onemana Wastewater Treatment Plant, and we…
NNew Zealand Read More Father of Waitārere Beach shooting victim expresses anger as new details emerge about night of Ben Timmins’ deathFebruary 15, 2026 Just after midnight on January 14, the Herald understands Timmins, 60, is alleged to have opened fire on…
SSports Read More South Korea’s Yunseo Yang wins Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific in Wellington, Kiwi Ryan Fox eyes strong finish at Pebble BeachFebruary 15, 2026 Wellington 13-year-old Elise Barber experienced her toughest day of the championship, with the youngest player firing an 11-over…
SSports Read More Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Ryan Fox surges up leaderboard at signature eventFebruary 14, 2026 NZ Herald 13 Feb, 2026 11:42 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
SSports Read More Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Ryan Fox recovers to open with even-par round at signature eventFebruary 13, 2026 NZ Herald 12 Feb, 2026 10:56 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
NNew Zealand Read More Ruakākā Beach vehicle use in spotlight in face of bylaw reviewFebruary 13, 2026 But he fears that may not be the case. “I’m concerned vehicles will be totally banned from this…
HHeadlines Read More Investigation into water death of boy, 5, at Westshore Beach: ‘Everything points to it being an absolute accident’February 9, 2026 “I would like to acknowledge and thank the emergency services and lead agencies for their efforts in responding…
NNew Zealand Read More Orca spotted at Pāpāmoa Beach while New Zealand swimmer Jono Ridler attempts world recordFebruary 8, 2026 Ridler is attempting to swim the entire eastern coastline of the North Island in a collaboration with Live…
NNew Zealand Read More Pāpāmoa longboarding festival: Surfing NZ event, dates and safety tipsFebruary 6, 2026 “Pāpāmoa Beach is a beautiful spot, and for many people this will be the ideal way to spend…
NNew Zealand Read More Pāpāmoa longboarding festival: Surfing NZ event, dates and safety tipsFebruary 6, 2026 “Pāpāmoa Beach is a beautiful spot, and for many people this will be the ideal way to spend…