Waikato Lifestyle news
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 hidden gem beaches – how to vote for the winner
The hidden gem shortlist has been chosen and now you can vote for your favourite.
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 camping beaches – how to vote for the winner
The results are in for NZ's top 10 camping beaches – vote for your favourite now.
Take a look at Herald's summer photo competition winners
From 6000 entries we had to choose just three winners.
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 surf beaches – how to vote for the winner
The results are in for NZ's top 10 surf beaches – vote for your favourite now.
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 family beaches – how to vote for the winner
The results are in for NZ's top 10 family beaches – vote for your favourite now.
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.
'One careful owner': Op shop condoms might be a stretch
Commenters question safety of the contraceptives after picture shared on social media.
NZ's Best Beach 2025: Which beaches will take on the reigning champ?
The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - vote now!
Dame Lydia Ko and honours for former All Blacks coaches and My Food Bag founders
Champion golfer among six new dames and knights.
What’s the scoop this summer: Ice creams to enjoy
From nostalgic notes to new flavours, here's what's cool these holidays.
‘Beyond magical’: Rugby legends wed in fairy tale ceremony
Despite a few setbacks before their wedding, the pair had the best weekend of their lives.
Looking to hike more in 2024? The ultimate tramping guide for beginners
If you're new to NZ tramping, these top trails and huts will put you on the right path.
Lifestyle news around NZ
‘My whole world’: Erin Simpson and Zac Franich welcome second child
The couple’s second baby boy arrived in record time.
Expert tips for addressing low libido in long-term relationships
Low libido isn’t a problem to fix; it’s an invitation to explore desire in new ways.
More Waikato Lifestyle news
Opinion: How a cervical cancer diagnosis changed my life
Taupō mum of two Emma Kettlewell was diagnosed with cancer a year ago.
Why Hobbiton's behind-the-scenes tour is a must-do for fans of Middle-earth
OPINION: Ever wanted to step into the minds of Sir Peter Jackson and Sir Richard Taylor?
Hamilton in for big visitor boost following announcement of high-calibre event calendar
Waikato is the place to be in the next while.
Inaugural food festival a real treat for Taupō
Over 40 food and drink businesses participated in the 9-day event.
'Nice to be back': Sir Peter Jackson on the future of Lord of the Rings
Peter Jackson, Andy Serkis, Miranda Otto return to Middle-earth with new film out today.
NZ’s biggest barbecue festival returns this February
Delicious meat, good music, and exciting attractions, we got you covered.
A tale of two old tractors
“I searched online for quite a while. I wanted something old and maybe a little unusual."
Santa Claus is coming to town: Christmas Parade returns to Tokoroa
The Christmas parade had to be cancelled in 2023.