The winners of the Herald Travel‘s annual Best Beach competition have been revealed - and the results may come as a surprise.

Waipu Cove was the ultimate winner of Best Beaches 2025. Photo / Tourism New Zealand Best Surf Beach was taken out by surfing ...

The search for the motu’s favourite beaches of 2025 has come to an end, with five brand-new champions rising through the ...

If you want to spend your days exploring lush nature trails, exploring impressive waterfalls, zooming around a lake on a jet ...

Ohope is a beautiful beach settlement on the northeast coast of New Zealand's north island in the ... The bays here are great for a swim and one can even sport kiwis on the breath taking beach.

Circle a country or region by sea and you will experience its changing character in a way no other trip can rival ...

New Zealand is a country bound by water ... indulge in morning tea overlooking the pearlescent sands of Onetangi Beach and sip local wines at the island’s wineries. Meanwhile, the best way to ...

Although Auckland is New Zealand’s most populated city, it doesn’t always receive the recognition it deserves. Here are five reasons why Auckland deserves serious props.

The charm of these romantic getaways in New Zealand is tied to their unique locales — think private hot tubs with panoramic lake views, crackling fireplaces in cooler climates, and serene beach scenes ...

Midway retained the Ralph Morse Shield for Gisborne Surf Life Saving club supremacy at the weekend in the Eastland Port ...

considered New Zealand’s answer to the Met. If you want to get out of downtown for quiet beaches, peaceful coastal walks, charming cafes, and some of the best views of the city, rent a car and ...