Welcome to Locals Only. In this series, we're tapping notable locals in the style space to share a tight list of their top recommendations of what to see, eat, and shop in their home city. They'll ...

The ongoing polluted state of Auckland’s beaches is unacceptable and should be formally investigated by Parliament, National’s Environment spokesperson Scott Simpson says. “It’s an appalling state of ...

No trip to Auckland is complete without getting out on the harbor and feeling the sea breeze toy with your hair, plunging into the water for a swim or enjoying a spot of fishing. Auckland’s nickname ...

Piha Beach, a surf beach about 45 minutes’ drive west of Auckland city, has been named among the world’s 50 best beaches. It is famous for its black sand, rugged waves and the headland named Lion Rock ...

Swimmers at Auckland beaches should beware of microscopic jellyfish stings. Auckland Regional Public Health Service advises swimmers to take care at Takapuna, Cheltenham, Narrow Neck and Red Beach ...

Monday’s rain in Auckland has again washed faecal matter into the Waitematā Harbour, making many Auckland beaches unfit for swimming. That’s according to the council-led Safeswim website, which ...

Auckland’s beaches have been impacted by high levels of faecal bacteria after recent heavy rainfall. The city’s water quality monitoring website, Safeswim, has warned the public against swimming at ...

Monique Marsh plays with her daughter Georgia, 2, in the midst of seaweed strewn over Takapuna Beach on Auckland's North Shore. Photo / Jason Oxenham Big seas have washed tonnes of seaweed on to ...

The sun is shining in Auckland on Saturday but cooling off in the ocean might not be the best thing to do, as many popular Auckland beaches are unsafe to swim in. On Auckland Council's Safeswim ...

Since she founded her eponymous label in 2008, the name Emilia Wickstead has become a pillar of the British fashion community and a mainstay on the London Fashion Week calendar. But despite her ...