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Swimmers rescued after ignoring lifeguard advice at dangerous Auckland beach
Surf lifeguards were busy on Christmas day with 13 rescues and 10 assists nation wide.
'Like wraparound westie sunglasses': Tower scoops national architecture award
It's robust and low-maintenance, built to withstand the very severe coastal environment.
Search continues for person swept off rocks at Piha
The search for a person missing at Piha continues today.
Search for person who fell off rocks at Piha beach
The police's Eagle helicopter is being used to help search for the person in the water.
West Auckland beach community mourns loss of well-known campaigner
Piha local Bobbie Carroll who campaigned for all cancer sufferers has died.
Fisherman washed off rocks by 2m waves at Auckland beach
The police Eagle helicopter spotted the victim and guided lifesavers around the rocks.
Person dies in 'water-related event' at Piha Beach
Emergency services spokesperson says they responded at 6.47pm.
Person drowns at Piha, emergency services race to beach
The incident happened just before lunchtime.
Rescue crews successfully retrieve man stuck down Piha cliff
The man called police in a panic at 6.25pm after becoming stuck on the cliff.
Surf Life Saving’s $16m funding hole: Fears beaches could be unpatrolled next summer
They save us. Can we save them?
The Bachelorette NZ star on his next move to support rising designers
Fashion designer Richie Boyens says creatives face big hurdles in the business world.
‘Totally brainless’: Visitors called out for thrill-seeking behaviour at Piha slip site
Visitors were photographed rock climbing.
'Dr. Beach' announces a ranking of the top 10 US beaches
The potential divisive ranking prefers calm seas to gnarly surf.
Surfers rejoice: Piha reopens to public
Popular Auckland surf beach Piha is now open again, to the relief of many eager surfers.
'Shouldn't be allowed in': Tensions rising in storm-hit Auckland community
There are calls for security guards to protect red-stickered homes from looters.
‘Sorry for the confusion’: Auckland Council reinstates cordons protecting Piha
On Saturday night a burglar allegedly assaulted an elderly woman in her home.
Crackdown at Piha road blocks after reports of fake access documents
The resident vehicle passes were introduced last week, but have already been ripped off.
Auckland screen industry now a $1.5 billion-plus business
More money, more jobs in local TV and films, but weather disasters could test resilience.
Landslips and dangerous roads stop courier from delivering life-saving chemotherapy drugs
Woman's cancer has relapsed after dangerous roads delayed life-saving drugs.
Storm-hit Piha devastated by cyclone, homes destroyed, residents in trauma
A Piha baby was born during the cyclone. His mum's name? Gabrielle.