New ZealandDeep sea oil protesters crowd PihaMore than 1000 people turned up at one of Auckland's famous west coast beaches to protest against deep sea oil drilling in New Zealand waters today.22 Nov 10:40 PM
New ZealandFall victim outside barriersA woman who fell 15 metres from Lion Rock at Piha yesterday was outside the safety barriers, emergency services say.18 Nov 04:56 AM
TravelAuckland: The really great outdoorsCatherine Smith looks at some of the new facilities and activities on offer in Auckland's regional parks.09 Nov 01:00 AM
TravelCheeky long weekend: PihaPiha has much to offer besides Lion Rock and wild surf and, as it's only 40km from central Auckland, it’s an ideal location for a long weekend away, writes Rachel Grunwell.02 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDouble fatal at Piha BeachTwo men have drowned in the surf at Piha Beach and a third man rescued from the water is in a serious condition.23 Feb 08:29 PM
SportSurfing: Quinn takes out third titleGisborne's Jay Quinn claimed his third national surfing title yesterday, winning the open men's division of the 2013 Hyundai championships at Piha.19 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelPiha: Falling for the pastDanielle Wright traces a well-worn path to the Kitekite Falls, with a history lesson along the way.18 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPiha's $12,000 money treeAuckland Council has spent $12,300 on preparations to chop a limb off a pohutukawa tree that is obstructing a West Auckland footpath. But that money's now been wasted.27 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelFour of the best... winter surf spotsDon't let the cold weather keep you from the royal waves.02 Jun 05:30 PM
SportSurf Lifesaving Champs - Boat SeriesPhotos from the Surf Lifesaving New Zealand champs - Final Round of the Surf Boat Series held at Piha on Saturday, February 25.25 Feb 10:20 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand's cops: The new blue lineThe police are laying their ghosts to rest with different methods and a fresh culture, report Catherine Masters and Jared Savage20 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionShelley Bridgeman<i>Shelley Bridgeman:</i> Preparing for a post-oil worldTransition Towns - communities readying themselves for a post-petroleum world - are quietly popping up in New Zealand suburbs.06 Jul 09:20 PM
New ZealandNew images of rough conditions of Piha rip 'lesson'New images have emerged of the rip that a Piha surfing instructor took a group of teenagers into on Monday, sparking criticism from surf lifesavers at the west Auckland beach.30 Mar 05:52 AM
New ZealandPiha rip 'lesson' - new imagesStills from footage taken by a Piha local of 'extremely rough' conditions when a group of eight teens were taken into a rip by a surfing instructor.30 Mar 05:35 AM
LifestyleAlive on the ocean waveSusan Edmunds takes to the water with a surf school - and manages to do without Piha Rescue.11 Mar 04:30 PM
SportSurf Life Saving Big Wave ClassicSurf Life Saving NZ's Big Wave Classic held at Piha.15 Feb 01:52 AM
Lifestyle<i>Gill South</i>: Keeping on top of skin cancerGill South gets her moles checked by an Auckland expert dedicated to the cause.13 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleFive of the best: Day trips and activities for kidsAwhitu Lighthouse, on a beautiful peninsula on the south-western shores of the Manukau Harbour, has remarkable views of the coast.29 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelOur favourite beaches: PihaAt New Zealand's most famous surf beach - and the birthplace of modern surfing - an environmental battle is being fought on several fronts.02 Jan 04:30 PM
