EntertainmentActor Junghwi Jo shares her favourite spots in AucklandEvery week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Miracle': Mum grateful after son’s dramatic late night Piha Beach rescue “I’m so grateful. He wouldn’t have lasted much longer.”27 Nov 06:52 AM
New ZealandHypothermic surfer plucked to safety after drifting 1.5km off West Auckland beachThe surfer drifted out to sea after becoming caught in a large rip north of Lion Rock.26 Nov 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Relieved locals': Scenic Drive reopens after repair effort following Cyclone Gabrielle22 Aug 04:43 AM
PremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Waitākere Ranges win – iwi's 17-year struggle ends in historic deal15 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We need to know if he is alive': Missing French teen's parents return to NZ01 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandFormer school teacher and Navy officer take another crack at 100km charity run21 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Breaks our heart': Investigation into Piha swimmer's rare death between flagsThe swimmer was in a group of seven caught in a rip while swimming between flags.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Let me just play for five more minutes’: Partner on beach as swimmer swept to death at PihaPartner held on to hope for 'miracle' before body found after swimmer caught in rip.01 Feb 04:24 AM
New Zealand‘Big dreams’: Missing Piha swimmer wanted to buy house with partner; body found on nearby beach'Devastated' family now trying to fly to NZ from India.31 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandPerson swept out to sea in rip at Piha was between flags but believed unable to swimConditions at the time of the incident were rough with a 2.5m swell.29 Jan 03:25 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing Piha swimmer to resume this morningThe man has been missing in the water since 4pm yesterday.28 Jan 07:26 PM
New ZealandSwimmer missing after group caught in rip at Piha BeachThe Police Eagle helicopter has been deployed to help with the search.28 Jan 04:33 AM
EntertainmentMusician Joe Kaptein's favourite places in AucklandEvery week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Uncertain future’: $50k raised after father-of-two swept off Piha rocksPolice recovered the body of Tran Duy Quyen on Piha Beach last Tuesday.23 Jan 10:10 PM
TravelBest Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 surf beaches – how to vote for the winnerThe results are in for NZ's top 10 surf beaches – vote for your favourite now.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily rescued after getting into difficulty at Piha beachSurf Lifesaving New Zealand is warning beachgoers to swim between the flags.20 Jan 03:36 AM
New ZealandFirefighters responding to fresh flare-up on Māngere MountainNew images show the extent of the damage on the maunga. 19 Jan 03:36 AM
New ZealandSmoke warning for West Auckand after fire on Māngere MountainSmoke from the blaze drifted as far west as Piha, prompting a Fire and Emergency warning.18 Jan 05:47 PM
New ZealandHelicopters, firefighters back West Auckland blaze 12 hrs after startingSeven people were rescued by lifesavers after being trapped by fire yesterday. 15 Jan 06:39 PM
New ZealandBody believed to be of missing fisherman found on West Auckland beachA man fishing off rocks at Piha’s southern end had fallen into the water.14 Jan 07:25 AM
New ZealandStill no sign of missing fisherman who fell from rocks at Piha BeachPolice are appealing for any information relating to the missing man.10 Jan 11:36 PM
New ZealandLos Angeles wildfires continue and firefighters battle Whangārei scrub fire | NZ Herald News UpdateWildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles and firefighters continue to battle scrub fire east of Whangārei. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Jan 06:02 PM
New ZealandSearch under way for man missing at notorious Piha BeachAuthorities are appealing for any sightings of the fisherman before he fell off the rocks.09 Jan 03:13 AM
New Zealand‘Never seen flames like it’: Fire rips through Piha RSA buildingThe blaze was reported to Fire and Emergency Services at 11.52pm. 26 Dec 06:10 PM
New ZealandFire in Piha RSA buildingA fire ripped through Piha RSA building overnight. Video / SuppliedWatch26 Dec 05:53 PM
New ZealandSwimmer in serious condition after two rescued at notorious beachPiha lifeguards spotted the pair struggling in the water and leapt into action.02 Dec 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDesigner Chris Tate explains why he formulated radical new Piha houseUnorthodox house perched on a V-shaped concrete plinth.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman who died after getting caught in rip at Piha namedHtet died at the west coast beach last Tuesday.19 Nov 09:56 PM
New ZealandOff-duty lifeguards' desperate attempt to save woman's life at notorious West Auckland beachThe victim's family were at the beach shortly before paramedics pronounced she had died.13 Nov 03:15 AM
