South Island swells: MetService forecasts combined waves up to 10m offshore
For context, 10m is about the height of a three-storey building – or nearly one-and-a-half times the height…
Whakatāne’s Cascade Charters Bandit victim shares account of near-capsize during bar crossing
The man was on the charter for a day’s recreational fishing with workmates but had experience with smaller…
Evacuations in Malibu after waves open sinkhole at Nicolas Cage’s house
Malibu city officials issued an evacuation order affecting dozens of homes in some of the most sought-after real…
Ukrainian strikes on Russian warehouses kill eight workers and spark huge fires
More than 370 drones were launched towards the Moscow region overnight, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. Ukrainian…
SailGP Halifax: After processing Auckland crash, Black Foils look to make waves in return
“I’ve been in a couple crashes now with SailGP. There were ones where it was another team’s fault…
Spin waves travel along Z-shaped path 5,000 times more efficiently
Researchers have invented a new way to efficiently guide spin waves around sharp corners with minimal loss –…
World Surf League New Zealand Pro brings big crowds to Raglan’s Manu Bay
It is the first time New Zealand has hosted a combined men’s and women’s championship event, with the…
Jack Johnson tour: Surf rocker on his love affair with New Zealand fans
“I’m just really flattered because I know what those types of songs from other artists mean in my…
7.4-magnitude quake hits northern Japan, tsunami warning issued
The prime minister’s office said it had set up a crisis management team. Japan is one of the…
Cyclone Vaianu windsurfer: Coastguard scolds Napier thrillseekers ignoring beach bans
Knowing the weather was forecast to deteriorate further in the hour or two after, Harvey made the call…
7.4-magnitude offshore earthquake hits eastern Indonesia
AFP 2 Apr, 2026 12:00 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Huge swells, hazardous surf batter NSW south coast beaches causing damage and erosion
Huge swells have inundated NSW south coast beaches as most of the coastline remains closed to the public…