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
New ZealandLandslips and dangerous roads stop courier from delivering life-saving chemotherapy drugsWoman's cancer has relapsed after dangerous roads delayed life-saving drugs.22 Feb 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStorm-hit Piha devastated by cyclone, homes destroyed, residents in traumaA Piha baby was born during the cyclone. His mum's name? Gabrielle.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Stay away' - Auckland slip fears as rain looms, beaches hit by king tideThieves target the lifesaving facility days after the cyclone wracked the community.21 Feb 11:46 PM
New Zealand'Time is of the essence': Piha residents fear more flooding, slips with drains still blockedTwenty-one houses in Piha have been yellow-stickered and 33 have been marked red.21 Feb 10:58 PM
New ZealandSlips see more West Auckland homes isolated; Muriwai street evacuatedEssential supplies have been dropped into cut-off communities across West Auckland.17 Feb 01:01 AM
New Zealand'Sound is terrifying': Land still moving in PihaSome Piha homes remain hanging precariously over huge slips, others are still flooded.16 Feb 09:13 PM
New ZealandAuckland's shell-shocked Muriwai, Piha communities face aftermath of killer stormA Muriwai local describes the horrific moment the slip hit.15 Feb 05:37 PM
New ZealandPiha local narrowly escapes death as home reduced to rubbleMarine Parade has more than a dozen homes still submerged in water that will not drain.15 Feb 03:38 AM
New Zealand'Run!' Residents flee for their lives as landslide threatens Piha houseA couple in Piha ran for their lives when the hillside behind them began to collapse.13 Feb 07:32 PM
New ZealandPiha drowning pair couldn't swim, didn't realise beach wasn't patrolledThe two young men were swept into the ocean and lost their lives on Saturday.25 Jan 09:18 PM
New Zealand‘We need to get out of the water now’: Witnesses describe rough waves ahead of weekend drowningDramatic rescue attempt witnessed by crowded beach after man pulled from water.22 Jan 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Totally devastated': Wife of man who drowned at Piha had lost parents, brother to CovidTo lose a couple like that is 'heartwrenching', the United Piha Surf Lifesaving boss says.22 Jan 06:14 PM
New Zealand‘Our lifeguards are devastated’: 52 try to save pair who family say couldn’t swimTo lose a couple like that is 'heartwrenching', the United Piha Surf Lifesaving boss says.22 Jan 05:54 AM
New ZealandRaglan lifeguards carry out mass rescues amid tragic weekend on waterGroups of 13 and 16 people were rescued by lifeguards at Raglan yesterday.21 Jan 09:12 PM
New Zealand'The noise was unreal’: Hundreds of cars swamp PihaIt was difficult to drive around Piha yesterday, leaving locals far from impressed.16 Jan 12:01 AM
TravelTourism Minister Stuart Nash on NZ’s best beaches - and his ultimate summer pickFrom the East Coast to the top of the South, Nash says we're spoiled for choice.05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpirited away? The baffling mystery of the teen tourist who vanished in the dawnSteve Braunias investigates the disappearance of a French teenager.28 Dec 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Just his hair was above the water': Man moments from death when pulled from wavesYoung surf lifesaver sounds warning as summer beach patrols begin in upper north.22 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelPiha's best walks: Five short adventures to shake off cabin fever this winterRally the troops for some fresh air and exercise with these Piha winter walks.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We are here': Father's heartbreaking message to missing French teenEloi Rolland's parents remain hopeful their son is still alive.14 May 04:42 AM
New ZealandMan dies in 'water incident' at Piha in West AucklandEmergency services were called at 8.15am.24 Apr 11:13 PM
New Zealand$75k of taxpayer dollars for artwork promoting anti-vax messagesBut artist says: 'A mass narrative must always be questioned and debated.'19 Mar 05:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpirited away? The baffling mystery of the teen tourist who vanished in the dawnSteve Braunias investigates the disappearance of a French teenager.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandInto the red-zone: As Aucklanders prepare to leave, I'm fighting my fears to enterI'm leaving the safety of Wellington for Auckland where cases number into the thousands.10 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelPicture Perfect: Auckland's top spots for Labour Weekend walksShake up your next level 3 walk with one of Auckland's most stunning views.20 Oct 05:26 PM
New ZealandWet & wild Auckland: Westies start the big cleanup after lockdown rain dumpWest Auckland residents are starting to clean up after a massive rain storm on Monday.31 Aug 11:58 PM
New ZealandExtent of Auckland flooding damage still unknownThose in West Auckland should see a reprieve this week with little rain expected.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNiwa blames 'low level jet' for Auckland delugeA warming climate means breaking rainfall records will become easier.31 Aug 07:40 AM
New ZealandHeroic actions: Lifeguards who saved new dad honoured for braveryLifeguards who saved an injured new dad who was fearing for his life have been honoured.17 Jul 10:00 AM
New ZealandFamily hope for miracle a month after fisherman vanishedThere is a call for more education and coastal safety training for migrant communities.14 May 07:26 AM
New ZealandSearch resumes for missing Piha fishermanThe man who fell into the water while fishing at Piha yesterday is still unaccounted for.20 Apr 07:54 PM
New ZealandHelicopters searching for missing angler in PihaLarge swells of up to 2.5m are hindering water rescue efforts.19 Apr 07:25 PM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to water incident in PihaPolice say person now safe and uninjured after being washed up on rocks.04 Apr 08:59 PM
