New Zealand'Harrowing': 'HELP' surfer's rescue relief - and reunited with 5-day-old girl'This morning I was feeling very thankful and lucky to be alive.'18 Feb 04:48 PM
New ZealandPiha death: Valiant efforts fail to revive swimmerEmergency workers worked tirelessly to save the life of a man pulled from the water.26 Jan 10:21 PM
New ZealandSudden death at Piha beach in West AucklandFire and Emergency were called to the beach in Waitakere just before 5pm.26 Jan 04:25 AM
New ZealandWatch: Shark surprise in Northland rockpool"We didn't believe them until they started screaming."05 Jan 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealedKiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'My parents are looking for me': Father of missing teen's plea on son's birthdayEloi Jean Rolland has been missing for almost seven months; today is his 19th birthday.01 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandNear-drowning at Piha; patient in serious conditionIt is unclear whether the person was in the ocean or a pool.29 Aug 03:24 AM
LifestyleWomen Out West: A photo essayPhotographer Tessa Chrisp set out to explore how the women of Piha coped with lockdown.06 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandWater dam drops to 29 per cent: 'We almost cried'Visitors almost cried when they saw the near-empty Upper Nihotupu dam.10 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Stick to your bubble': Police message for public in Eloi Rolland searchPolice search for missing teen goes on.08 May 05:56 AM
New ZealandDesperately seeking Eloi: Family of missing French teen reveal moreFamily of French teen missing in Auckland since March 6 reveal more about his time in NZ.03 May 09:16 PM
New ZealandMissing French teen: Item of interest found, police search West Auckland bushIt has been almost two months since Eloi Rolland was last seen in Auckland.22 Apr 12:21 AM
New ZealandWhat ban? Surfers ignore lockdown rules, take to waves'It's time for people to grow up a little bit', Muriwai resident says.04 Apr 10:08 PM
New ZealandPopular Kiwi hotspots shun visitors, iwi want militarySigns and blockades banning visitors as iwi call for military enforcement of lockdown.04 Apr 08:15 PM
New ZealandTeen missing in Auckland; distraught family stuck in France by Covid-19"I pray every day for you, Eloi. We will find you again."30 Mar 06:49 PM
New ZealandFrench teen missing in Auckland was 'homesick', family sayEloi Jean Rolland, 18, has not been seen since the morning of March 7 in central Auckland.21 Mar 03:30 AM
New ZealandFrench teen Eloi Jean Rolland still missing; police alert Piha Rd residents"However our concerns grow with each day Eloi remains missing."19 Mar 11:40 PM
New ZealandKelly Slater carves up Northland waves to delight of locals'We saw this guy do the best backhand snap I have ever seen ... and we knew it was him.'19 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice looking for missing French teenFrench teenager Eloi Rolland has been missing since March 7.18 Mar 02:44 AM
New ZealandParking passes and checkpoint entry to Piha Pro surf competitionWith Kelly Slater's announcement and more big names to come the interest is growing.10 Feb 01:36 AM
New Zealand'You have to survive this': New dad's fight for life after drowning scareAs he began to lose hope, Paul Gillick thought of his partner and 3-month-old daughter.07 Feb 09:42 PM
New ZealandSearch resumes for person missing at KarekareA man who failed to resurface at a swimming hole has not yet been found.27 Jan 07:49 PM
New ZealandBehind the uniform: Try and guess lifeguards' day jobsA 9-5 working week is pretty rare for lifeguards who give up their time to save lives.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPiha rescue: Six saved from strong outgoing tide"They were caught by the power of the current."16 Jan 03:15 AM
New ZealandParking passes and checkpoint proposed amid Piha traffic concernsPre-paid parking passes and even a checkpoint are mooted to handle the large crowds.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandVisitors defecating in Piha sand dunes because of poor toilets: residentsPublic toilets need to be kept open longer to stop people resorting to other means.09 Jan 06:42 AM
New Zealand'Someone was swept out and I felt sick': Lifeguards open up about west coast patrols"I heard someone had got swept out and I felt sick. I almost went back to vomit."04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPiha lifeguard training turns real after fisherman swept off rocksThe lifeguards managed to save the fisherman's life at Piha on Sunday morning.08 Dec 03:25 AM
New ZealandCold-case killing: Kiwi man's confession from prison"I should have done the right thing a long time ago."30 Nov 05:00 PM
InvestmentThe 15 suburbs that dropped from Auckland's million-dollar housing clubThe latest OneRoof Property report shows first-home buyers are driving city prices down.29 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandBody found in search for woman in water on West Auckland coastPolice officers were also speaking with the woman's family.28 Oct 08:55 PM
New ZealandIraena Asher mystery: Mum dies with no answers to tragedy"A photograph of Iraena was on the casket and it went with Mum."20 Sep 01:55 AM
New ZealandTwo bodies discovered on West Auckland beaches have been identifiedThe two bodies were found at Piha and Muriwai within 24 hours this week.05 Sep 06:14 AM
New ZealandSecond body found on West Coast beachAt least one of the bodies believed to be that of a fisherman.03 Sep 05:52 AM
