Voting closes at 11.59pm on Sunday, January 26. The Best Beaches winners will be announced on Sunday, February 2. Check out the New Zealand Herald for profiles on each of the finalists.

Despite not placing on a single podium last year, this dark horse has risen through the ranks and become the new Best Beach victor. The small town, located in Bream Bay in the Whangārei District ...

In the little flat I lived in, I could walk to the beach, the native forest, or the bustling inner city all within 15 minutes ...

New Zealand is world-renowned for its majestic natural escapades and scenic beauty, making it one of the most popular ...

If you want to spend your days exploring lush nature trails, exploring impressive waterfalls, zooming around a lake on a jet ...

Shirley Setia is having the time of her life spending a beach day in New Zealand which was full of sand in her hair moments, sun-kissed selfies, playing with the ocean waves and more. Shirley ...