Latest from Muriwai

First-time angler pulls in monster marlin

Wade Wilson made the catch of a lifetime from a tiny boat.

One missing, one rescued at Muriwai

A man is missing after he got into difficulty in the water tonight at Muriwai beach on Auckland's west coast.

Search for missing Carissa called off

The search for Auckland woman Carissa Avison has been suspended, a week after she was last seen, amid reports she bought a gun.

Search for Carissa may be suspended

Police will continue to search today, but a decision will be made this evening on whether to suspended the operation.

Search for Auckland woman enters fifth day

Search and rescue teams looking for a woman not seen since last week have shifted their efforts to a forest near a beach on Auckland's west coast.

Forest focus in search for missing 21yo

The search for a missing young Auckland woman is now focused on an area of forest near Muriwai Beach.

Missing seen at Hunting & Fishing store

Police have tracked some of the movements of a 21-year-old Auckland woman who has been missing since Thursday morning.

Surfer saves new dad from Muriwai rip

Liam Lawrence thought his baby girl was going to grow up without a father after he was caught in a rip at Muriwai Beach. Then, his saviour arrived.

Muriwai drowning victim named by police

Police name the man found washed up on a west coast beach on Christmas Eve.

'Safety operation' for Muriwai Beach

The behaviour of surf-goers at a popular Auckland beach will come under the spotlight on Sunday.

Family were 'relying' on crash victim

One of the four men killed in a car crash on Muriwai Beach was the sole provider for his family, friends say.

Questions around vehicle use on beaches

Auckland Council this month began a 12-month trial of a permit system allowing vehicles to access Muriwai and Karioitahi beaches.

Frantic hunt for kayaker at Muriwai

Onlookers have spoken of the frantic search for a kayaker knocked from his craft in crashing, 2m waves at an Auckland beach.

Kayaker's body pulled from Muriwai surf

The body of an Auckland man was pulled from rough surf at Muriwai Beach yesterday after he was knocked from his kayak.

Surf, sun, sand and seals

Enjoy spectacular sunsets and superb views from the comfort of this architecturally designed home, says Sandra Goodwin

Surf club pair allegedly post improper pictures of young members

Dog owner blames himself for attack

A devastated dog owner says he has himself to blame for the canine's slaying of a protected fur seal.

Kia ora: Muriwai

Wild beach is a world away from the city, yet just a short drive, says Elisabeth Easther.