New Zealand'It's so ghastly': Single mum fights for refund over stay at 'filthy' Piha bachWhangārei woman 'shocked' over her stay at Piha bach and experience with Airbnb.26 Jul 06:38 PM
New Zealand'Selfie bridges' at waterfall anger Piha localsThe council says it won't be asking the public for their views on new bridges near Piha.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeather warning: 'Huge seas', gales and thunderstormsFishing out west may not be the best idea this week.04 Jun 05:34 PM
New ZealandFamily's heartache: 'We even hired a helicopter to find him'Family this week posted a reward of $200,000 for information.04 Jun 05:12 AM
New ZealandMissing student inquiry now with CoronerAuckland sergeant says police desperately wanted to give the family answers.03 Jun 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow Taylor Swift's rule-breaking at Auckland beach is stifling filmmakersSwift's video shoot was the 'most flagrant' breach of filming rules at Bethells Beach.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily from China hire chopper to search for missing manLaurence Wu had recently broken up with his girlfriend before his disappearance.27 Mar 11:20 PM
New ZealandSearch continues at Piha beach for missing Chinese studentPolice are searching Piha and surrounding areas today for Laurence Wu, 22.26 Mar 12:49 AM
New ZealandFears for student missing five daysThe 22-year-old was last seen Sunday, and his car was found at Piha on Tuesday.15 Mar 12:24 AM
New ZealandMissing student's family, friends worry after beach searchAuckland Chinese student missing after trip to Piha beach on west coast13 Mar 03:25 AM
New ZealandPiha floods: Double dam and $45m tunnel among options sent to councilPiha residents asked to build "community resilience" and emergency plans.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPlea for return of bag after 80yo tourist leaves it at PihaThe family of an 80-year-old tourist are appealing for the return of a bag he left at Piha02 Feb 11:06 PM
New ZealandGrieving family tell of fisherman's big heart"He wasn't about himself, he was about everyone else."08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's cleanest beaches to soak up the sun - without risking a tummy bugPopular beaches with good water quality include Piha, Cheltenham, Omaha and Onetangi.24 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandFloody hell: Piha's torrent of despairKim Kerrigan is battling to learn the fate of her property.27 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionMike YardleyYardley: The staggering selfishness of road hog cyclistsCOMMENT: Peloton brigades take perverse pleasure in hijacking much of the road.09 Oct 10:38 PM
New ZealandCycling community defend 'entitled, rude' Piha ridersCyclists say the highway code allows for them to 'take the lane' in some cases.09 Oct 07:55 AM
New Zealand'Entitled': Driver slams careless, rude cyclistsNot even a revving of the engine and a word out the window could move these cyclists.08 Oct 09:41 PM
New ZealandThe family wiped out by 1918 flu epidemicEven the isolation of the Waitākere bush was no protection from the deadly pandemic.30 Sep 01:27 AM
New ZealandTragic death comes with warning to others27-year-old fishermen who died slipping off a rock found "heavily intoxicated"26 Jul 06:36 PM
New ZealandBubble gum? Weird and wacky beers on offer at food festParsnip juice, bubble gum and seawater among ingredients in beers at Auckland festival.29 Jun 10:40 PM
New ZealandCouncil closes in on people who dumped oil barrels at PihaCharges look set to be laid against a company, company director and an employee.20 Jun 05:14 AM
New ZealandDNA hunt for Russian serial killer in NZThere have been at least 38 DNA search requests from overseas law enforcement agencies.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm risk for parts of North IslandWild weather isn't over yet, with a severe thunderstorm watch in place for some areas.28 Apr 09:27 AM
New ZealandStormy weather returns for school holidaysAuckland residents are frustrated with how long it's taking Vector to reconnect power.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnother big power cut in Auckland after substation failsHenderson and Swanson residents have been affected by a new power outage tonight.13 Apr 09:23 AM
New ZealandPiha likely to face three days without powerIt was "carnage" in the small west coast community after Tuesday's storm.11 Apr 11:59 PM
New ZealandAuckland man missing for five daysDavid Benney, 29, was last seen on Piha Rd, Waiatarua, at about 7.45am last Thursday.20 Mar 04:16 AM
New ZealandMurder cold case: Piha man appears in courtA West Auckland man has appeared in court in relation to a murder in Australia in 2000.16 Mar 02:45 AM
New ZealandTriplets' triple scholarships ease parents' loadTriplets have won "twice over" with scholarships and fees-free study at AUT.27 Feb 06:40 AM
New ZealandSchoolchildren evacuate bus on fire in PihaThe bus was currently blocking Piha Rd with 30 to 40 children standing away from it.22 Feb 01:24 AM
New ZealandPiha arsonist pleads guilty after blaze led to 90 firefighters being called outA young man will now be sentenced for lighting several fires in coastal community.08 Feb 09:30 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Day flat-out for surf life staffWaitangi Day very busy for surf life savers on the northern region's beaches.06 Feb 08:24 AM
New ZealandPiha flash flooding 'worst in 30 years': rangerThe overflowing Kitekite Stream rose by one metre in just 20 minutes after heavy rainfall.03 Feb 08:10 PM
