PremiumPremiumInflationCraft brewer, gastropub business Brothers Beer tumbles into liquidationSector at crossroads: 10-year boom cycle reaches plateau in tightening economy.30 May 08:40 PM
New ZealandTairua surfers shine at NZ Boardrider Club ChampionshipsThe competition was held in Whangamatā on the weekend.16 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandPāuanui surfer makes a splash at NZ Women’s Surf FestivalPauanui girl sets record for youngest winner.04 Mar 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPiha's missing people: I avoid the 'disturbing' beach - Shane Te PouOPINION: There aren’t many happy stories about Piha.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandInaugural Women's Surf Festival to make waves in PauanuiFemale surfers from across New Zealand will descend on the Coromandel this weekend.29 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandBody recovered in Kaipara Harbour thought to be missing Piha swimmerThe 37-year-old went missing in the 'heavy and unforgiving' surf last week.17 Feb 08:25 PM
New ZealandTeen surfer rides wave of success with three in a rowThe second round of this year's Billabong Grom Series at Whangamatā had a few surprises.12 Feb 07:04 PM
New Zealand37yo swimmer went missing in 'heavy and unforgiving' Piha Beach surf'Please - don’t swim alone,' says Surf Lifesaving officer after man goes missing at Piha.12 Feb 06:19 AM
New ZealandSearch resumes for missing swimmer at PihaThe 37-year-old man was reported missing around 5.20pm.11 Feb 05:42 PM
New ZealandSearch for 37yo missing swimmer at Piha Beach suspended for the nightThe search included the police vessel Deodar and the Eagle helicopter.11 Feb 07:12 AM
New Zealand'Lady-hunts' and drink-spiking claims: What we learned from the Black Coast VanishingsOther women say they have been chased and “stalked like prey” by men in Piha.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I feel shaken': Piha women rally together after true crime revelationsWomen in Piha plan to walk together after true crime series reveals close calls.29 Jan 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why it's time to ban cars from Muriwai BeachA blanket ban was once considered - before Super City amalgamation.24 Jan 03:59 PM
New ZealandSwimmers rescued after ignoring lifeguard advice at dangerous Auckland beachSurf lifeguards were busy on Christmas day with 13 rescues and 10 assists nation wide.26 Dec 03:00 AM
Construction'Like wraparound westie sunglasses': Tower scoops national architecture awardIt's robust and low-maintenance, built to withstand the very severe coastal environment.16 Nov 08:00 AM
New ZealandSearch continues for person swept off rocks at PihaThe search for a person missing at Piha continues today.16 Nov 12:09 AM
New ZealandSearch for person who fell off rocks at Piha beachThe police's Eagle helicopter is being used to help search for the person in the water.15 Nov 03:07 AM
New ZealandWest Auckland beach community mourns loss of well-known campaignerPiha local Bobbie Carroll who campaigned for all cancer sufferers has died.30 Oct 10:10 PM
New ZealandFisherman washed off rocks by 2m waves at Auckland beachThe police Eagle helicopter spotted the victim and guided lifesavers around the rocks.24 Oct 12:16 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in 'water-related event' at Piha BeachEmergency services spokesperson says they responded at 6.47pm.23 Oct 07:51 AM
New ZealandPerson drowns at Piha, emergency services race to beachThe incident happened just before lunchtime.22 Sep 01:24 AM
New ZealandRescue crews successfully retrieve man stuck down Piha cliffThe man called police in a panic at 6.25pm after becoming stuck on the cliff.10 Sep 07:26 AM
New ZealandHundreds of uninhabitable Auckland homes to get full rates relief over the next yearThe cost of the rates relief is between $1.2 million and $3m.27 Jul 04:14 AM
New ZealandSchoolteacher to run 100km for charity to educate kidsHarrison Sanders is running 100km on Piha Beach to help kids get back to school.29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurf Life Saving’s $16m funding hole: Fears beaches could be unpatrolled next summerThey save us. Can we save them?10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationThe Bachelorette NZ star on his next move to support rising designersFashion designer Richie Boyens says creatives face big hurdles in the business world.10 Jun 04:59 PM
New Zealand‘Totally brainless’: Visitors called out for thrill-seeking behaviour at Piha slip siteVisitors were photographed rock climbing.01 Jun 04:19 AM
Travel'Dr. Beach' announces a ranking of the top 10 US beachesThe potential divisive ranking prefers calm seas to gnarly surf.19 May 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Anything could happen': Piha residents brace for more damage as heavy rain sparks fresh flooding'It's a bloody nightmare.'09 May 02:10 AM
New ZealandSurfers rejoice: Piha reopens to publicPopular Auckland surf beach Piha is now open again, to the relief of many eager surfers.05 May 09:06 PM
New Zealand'Shouldn't be allowed in': Tensions rising in storm-hit Auckland communityThere are calls for security guards to protect red-stickered homes from looters.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Sorry for the confusion’: Auckland Council reinstates cordons protecting PihaOn Saturday night a burglar allegedly assaulted an elderly woman in her home.13 Mar 02:01 AM
New ZealandCrackdown at Piha road blocks after reports of fake access documentsThe resident vehicle passes were introduced last week, but have already been ripped off.06 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland screen industry now a $1.5 billion-plus businessMore money, more jobs in local TV and films, but weather disasters could test resilience.04 Mar 04:00 PM
