Northland Lifestyle news
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 50 finalists revealed - and how to vote for the ultimate winners
We can reveal the top 10 finalists in each category for NZ's Best Beach 2025.
Marsden Estate winery sold to British trust after 10 years on market
Vineyard and winery sold after spectre of subdivision loomed.
NZ's Best Beach 2025: Which beaches will take on the reigning champ?
The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - vote now!
Feeding sharks in the Mangonui harbour
Feeding sharks in the Mangonui harbour has raised concerns and divided opinion. Video / Auditing New Zealand
Kiwi dad’s huge 12-hour mission for pregnant wife’s craving
He said he would 'go to the ends of the earth for her crazy little cravings'.
Whangārei mayor says role can be ‘very lonely’
'When you take the role of mayor, it's not about you. It's about everybody else.'
Top chefs dish up top tips for creating Christmas feast on a budget
Plus two recipes to brighten up your festive fare this holiday season.
'High energy and good vibes': 10 Questions with Shapeshifter
"Spread the love and the good vibes will always make for a good time."
Ukrainian Womad act compelled to address war
"The war has further affected our lives, and we are compelled to speak about it."
Rhythm & Alps and Beach Break: 10 Questions with Ocean Alley
Expect a "bloody good time" when Ocean Alley hit our shores this summer.
Who snagged the prizes at the National Butchery Awards?
A cut above the rest, country's best butchers battled it out on the chopping block.
Lifestyle news around NZ
Ask Sahaj: I want to break up, but I’m scared of ‘being alone in my old age’
Angry partner blames the letter writer for his frequent outbursts.
What's the best way to clean your oven?
Viral hacks, self-cleaning, harsh chemicals – do any of them actually work?
Opinion: Is scrolling dating apps without meeting cheating?
Newstalk ZB host Matt Heath responds to a Herald article about a husband's 'cheating'.
More Northland lifestyle news
Is doggy daycare right for your pooch?
Are you thinking about doggy daycare for your little or big pooch?
Want chickens? Here's what you need to know
Raising hens in your backyard? Forget the roosters.
Getting a cat? Why a Burmese might be for you
Burmese cats - why they should be considered as a family pet.
Doritos and dog roll: Missing macaw's wild South Auckland adventure
Pablo's owners have been given fresh hope by a spate of recent sightings.
On MEUTE: The German techno band set to wow Womad
Audiences can expect a highly energetic live techno show, says band.
‘People love him’ - community devastated as Pablo the macaw goes missing
The 3-year-old macaw has been missing since Tuesday.
Let them sleep in: Later school starts for senior students a ‘no-brainer’ - researchers
The evidence is clear. So why have so few New Zealand schools changed their start times?
'Don't make resolutions': Seniors share their top tips for a cracking New Year
From what to ditch to what you should focus on, these seniors know it all.
Help Paul get his penis back: 'Absolute menace' needs lifesaving surgery
Paul had a rough start in life - now he needs help to keep fighting back.
Doctor explains: Why you haven't caught Covid yet
If you've been lucky enough to escape a dreaded double red line, this is probably why.
Broken down bride hitches ride with police
Local police officer helped a bride make it down the aisle after wedding hits speed bump.
From Tiri to Tahi: "It doesn't take long to change the world"
The remarkable transformation of a rundown cattle farm into a blueprint for the future.
Shapeshifter gear up for Kiwi Summer Haze
Shapeshifter desperate to get back to performing summer shows after a long winter.
Womad's Bab L' Bluz keen on jamming with locals
"Success to us means simply reaching out to as many people as possible around the world."
How you can help someone as they fight through an eating disorder
This year wait times in Northland average about 11 days