Surfers rejoice: Piha reopens to public
Popular Auckland surf beach Piha is now open again, to the relief of many eager surfers.
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'Shouldn't be allowed in': Tensions rising in storm-hit Auckland community
There are calls for security guards to protect red-stickered homes from looters.
‘Sorry for the confusion’: Auckland Council reinstates cordons protecting Piha
On Saturday night a burglar allegedly assaulted an elderly woman in her home.
Crackdown at Piha road blocks after reports of fake access documents
The resident vehicle passes were introduced last week, but have already been ripped off.
Auckland screen industry now a $1.5 billion-plus business
More money, more jobs in local TV and films, but weather disasters could test resilience.
Landslips and dangerous roads stop courier from delivering life-saving chemotherapy drugs
Woman's cancer has relapsed after dangerous roads delayed life-saving drugs.
Storm-hit Piha devastated by cyclone, homes destroyed, residents in trauma
A Piha baby was born during the cyclone. His mum's name? Gabrielle.
'Stay away' - Auckland slip fears as rain looms, beaches hit by king tide
Thieves target the lifesaving facility days after the cyclone wracked the community.
'Time is of the essence': Piha residents fear more flooding, slips with drains still blocked
Twenty-one houses in Piha have been yellow-stickered and 33 have been marked red.
Slips see more West Auckland homes isolated; Muriwai street evacuated
Essential supplies have been dropped into cut-off communities across West Auckland.
'Sound is terrifying': Land still moving in Piha
Some Piha homes remain hanging precariously over huge slips, others are still flooded.
Auckland's shell-shocked Muriwai, Piha communities face aftermath of killer storm
A Muriwai local describes the horrific moment the slip hit.
Piha local narrowly escapes death as home reduced to rubble
Marine Parade has more than a dozen homes still submerged in water that will not drain.
'Run!' Residents flee for their lives as landslide threatens Piha house
A couple in Piha ran for their lives when the hillside behind them began to collapse.
Piha drowning pair couldn't swim, didn't realise beach wasn't patrolled
The two young men were swept into the ocean and lost their lives on Saturday.
‘We need to get out of the water now’: Witnesses describe rough waves ahead of weekend drowning
Dramatic rescue attempt witnessed by crowded beach after man pulled from water.
'Totally devastated': Wife of man who drowned at Piha had lost parents, brother to Covid
To lose a couple like that is 'heartwrenching', the United Piha Surf Lifesaving boss says.
‘Our lifeguards are devastated’: 52 try to save pair who family say couldn’t swim
To lose a couple like that is 'heartwrenching', the United Piha Surf Lifesaving boss says.
Raglan lifeguards carry out mass rescues amid tragic weekend on water
Groups of 13 and 16 people were rescued by lifeguards at Raglan yesterday.
'The noise was unreal’: Hundreds of cars swamp Piha
It was difficult to drive around Piha yesterday, leaving locals far from impressed.
Tourism Minister Stuart Nash on NZ’s best beaches - and his ultimate summer pick
From the East Coast to the top of the South, Nash says we're spoiled for choice.
Spirited away? The baffling mystery of the teen tourist who vanished in the dawn
Steve Braunias investigates the disappearance of a French teenager.
'Just his hair was above the water': Man moments from death when pulled from waves
Young surf lifesaver sounds warning as summer beach patrols begin in upper north.
Piha's best walks: Five short adventures to shake off cabin fever this winter
Rally the troops for some fresh air and exercise with these Piha winter walks.
'We are here': Father's heartbreaking message to missing French teen
Eloi Rolland's parents remain hopeful their son is still alive.
Man dies in 'water incident' at Piha in West Auckland
Emergency services were called at 8.15am.
$75k of taxpayer dollars for artwork promoting anti-vax messages
But artist says: 'A mass narrative must always be questioned and debated.'
Spirited away? The baffling mystery of the teen tourist who vanished in the dawn
Steve Braunias investigates the disappearance of a French teenager.
Into the red-zone: As Aucklanders prepare to leave, I'm fighting my fears to enter
I'm leaving the safety of Wellington for Auckland where cases number into the thousands.
Picture Perfect: Auckland's top spots for Labour Weekend walks
Shake up your next level 3 walk with one of Auckland's most stunning views.
Wet & wild Auckland: Westies start the big cleanup after lockdown rain dump
West Auckland residents are starting to clean up after a massive rain storm on Monday.
Extent of Auckland flooding damage still unknown
Those in West Auckland should see a reprieve this week with little rain expected.
Niwa blames 'low level jet' for Auckland deluge
A warming climate means breaking rainfall records will become easier.
Heroic actions: Lifeguards who saved new dad honoured for bravery
Lifeguards who saved an injured new dad who was fearing for his life have been honoured.