Essential supplies have been dropped into cut-off communities across West Auckland.

Some Piha homes remain hanging precariously over huge slips, others are still flooded.

A Muriwai local describes the horrific moment the slip hit.

Marine Parade has more than a dozen homes still submerged in water that will not drain.

A couple in Piha ran for their lives when the hillside behind them began to collapse.

The two young men were swept into the ocean and lost their lives on Saturday.

Dramatic rescue attempt witnessed by crowded beach after man pulled from water.

To lose a couple like that is 'heartwrenching', the United Piha Surf Lifesaving boss says.

To lose a couple like that is 'heartwrenching', the United Piha Surf Lifesaving boss says.

From the East Coast to the top of the South, Nash says we're spoiled for choice.

Young surf lifesaver sounds warning as summer beach patrols begin in upper north.

Rally the troops for some fresh air and exercise with these Piha winter walks.

Eloi Rolland's parents remain hopeful their son is still alive.

Emergency services were called at 8.15am.

But artist says: 'A mass narrative must always be questioned and debated.'

I'm leaving the safety of Wellington for Auckland where cases number into the thousands.

Those in West Auckland should see a reprieve this week with little rain expected.

A warming climate means breaking rainfall records will become easier.

Lifeguards who saved an injured new dad who was fearing for his life have been honoured.

There is a call for more education and coastal safety training for migrant communities.

The man who fell into the water while fishing at Piha yesterday is still unaccounted for.

Large swells of up to 2.5m are hindering water rescue efforts.

Police say person now safe and uninjured after being washed up on rocks.

Ben Searancke was cut to the bone after being smashed on rocks for three hours.

'This morning I was feeling very thankful and lucky to be alive.'

Emergency workers worked tirelessly to save the life of a man pulled from the water.

Fire and Emergency were called to the beach in Waitakere just before 5pm.

"We didn't believe them until they started screaming."