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Cold brew, hot summer: How to make the perfect iced coffee at home
Beat the heat with DIY iced coffee.
Latest from Summer
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
The secret to making the most of your Tasmania holiday
Summer is the perfect season to visit the island everyone raves about.
A fire burns on Black Jack Rd, Coromandel
A fire is burning on Black Jack Rd in the Coromandel. Video / Katie Dee
'The lifestyle, you can’t compete': Two Kiwis share what it’s really like moving to Australia in your 20s
'Sydney is a bigger city, and with that comes more opportunity.’
Datacom’s Justin Gray gears up for AI, ride-on lawn mower
PLUS: Wellington's best-kept secret.
The vanished
62 people have disappeared without trace on NZ’s tallest peak. Video / George Heard
‘Dynamic situation’: Summer snow stunner in Hawke's Bay won't last
January snow as cold creeps into Hawke's Bay, but there's plenty of time for summer yet.
What to feed your kids these holidays
Quick and healthy snacks to keep young ones happy and fuelled this summer.
Woolworths’ Spencer Sonn on why the cost-of-living crisis isn’t over yet
Woolworths NZ managing director Spencer Sonn takes on the Herald's summer questions.
NZ's Best Beach 2025: Which beaches will take on the reigning champ?
The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - vote now!
How to get a good night’s sleep when it’s hot and light outside
Telegraph: Are longer summer nights affecting your sleep?
Domestic tourists dominate Northland’s bustling summer beach scene
Northland beaches packed with tourists, drawing crowds from near and far.
Your entries in our summer photo competition
Entries are flooding in for the Hawke’s Bay Today, Harvey Norman and Canon NZ competition.
Best Beach 2025: You can now vote for your favourite beaches across NZ - here's how
The search for NZ's best beach returns and we need your help: Vote here!
Take it outside: How to eat alfresco without any fuss
Alfresco dining has evolved beyond the classic BBQ. Nikki Birrell shares her advice.
How to stop itchy mosquito bites: Expert tips and tricks
NY Times: There are a number of ways to stop scratching, from medicines to mental tricks.
The Deet debate: Is your bug spray putting you at risk?
New York Times: Here’s what we know about its effect on human health.
The sound of Y2K: 25 years on, what was charting in NZ that summer?
Emma Gleason turns back the clock to see what was dominating Aotearoa’s airwaves.
Solar Power: Inside Lorde’s Kiwi summer holiday
The Grammy winner appears to be soaking up a Kiwi summer.
How to fend off mosquitoes
NY Times: The easiest ways to keep mosquitoes at bay and stay comfortable outdoors.
'Coffers lighter than usual': Newmarket Business Association boss Mark Knoff-Thomas
Newmarket Business Association CEO Mark Knoff-Thomas takes part in our Summer Questions.
How our bodies can adapt to heat
NY Times: You can train your body to better handle high temperatures in just a few weeks.
How healthy is sweetcorn?
New York Times: Eating it straight off the cob is summertime bliss.
Cool ideas: Here’s how to keep your drinks cold this summer
From chilly bin strategies to choosing the right ice, Nikki Birrell shares her advice.
How to spot the signs of heat exhaustion
New York Times: There are simple ways to address it quickly. Here’s what to know.
In extreme heat, do you need more electrolytes?
New York Times: Experts weigh in on when you need to replenish these essential minerals.
Tauranga libraries log million-plus book loans in 2024, but which was the favourite?
NZ biographies outmuscle Prince Harry; digital memberships available during library closure.