Whale or dolphin strandings can be reported to the DoC emergency hotline 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468) or 0800 4 WHALE (Project Jonah).

Christchurch residents are being invited to brave the icy waters of New Brighton Beach this weekend to mark a longstanding Antarctic tradition. The New Zealand Antarctic Society, in partnership with ...

New Zealand's Māori lunar new year celebrations commenced on Thursday with a dawn ceremony beneath Mount Ruapehu in the North ...

New Zealand is observing its first Indigenous public holiday, Matariki, which celebrates the pre-dawn rising of a cluster of stars in the midwinter sky. SBS News ...

Matariki is the Māori name used to describe the Pleiades star cluster. The cluster rises on the northeast horizon and its annual appearance marks the start of the Māori new year. - Stuff ...

To acknowledge Matariki mā Puaka in 2025, the latest stamps from NZ Post are highlighting the importance of protecting Aotearoa New Zealand’s dark skies. One of the world’s most precious ...

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — Police in New Smyrna Beach said a man has been arrested after a deadly crash in January. Officials said Mark Ruth was arrested Thursday after a four-month investigation ...

Long Beach officials announce closures for the coming weeks 02:04. A popular Long Island beach was shut down days after Memorial Day, the unofficial start to summer, to prevent a mass gathering of ...

111 S. Daytona Ave., Flagler Beach; 386-356-8510, compasshotel.com. Chill Bar announced its opening in the final days of May in Flagler Beach. The rooftop bar is housed at the city's new 100-room ...

FoundCare gave Riviera Beach a preview of its new health center with a free fair full of screenings, resources, and fun. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:04:37 GMT (1750806277181) Story Infinite Scroll ...

Holden Beach plans to build a new concert venue after demolishing the former one due to safety concerns and code violations. The proposed 2025-2026 budget includes funding for the new venue, ...