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Fight to save Piha Campground as flood fears threaten future
Locals have launched a petition to stop Piha Campground closing for good.
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'We’re waiting for you': Family's fresh plea on missing man Eloi's birthday
Eloi Rolland vanished in 2020 after setting off on a walk towards Piha.
Police find two missing people using new mobile phone locator technology
'This tool will help emergency services respond faster when every second counts.'
'Relieved locals': Scenic Drive reopens after repair effort following Cyclone Gabrielle
Scenic Drive reopened at 12pm after extensive repairs.
Simon Wilson: Waitākere Ranges win – iwi's 17-year struggle ends in historic deal
OPINION: Finally, Auckland Council will formalise its partnership with Te Kawerau ā Maki.
'We need to know if he is alive': Missing French teen's parents return to NZ
Eloi Rolland was thought to be on his way to Piha when he disappeared in March 2020.
Former school teacher and Navy officer take another crack at 100km charity run
Friends plan to cover the distance at Piha and Pāpāmoa beaches respectively this week.
Simon Wilson: Why I’m still not convinced by Wayne Brown
OPINION: The mayor promised to 'fix Auckland' but where's the evidence for it?
'Breaks our heart': Investigation into Piha swimmer's rare death between flags
The swimmer was in a group of seven caught in a rip while swimming between flags.
‘Let me just play for five more minutes’: Partner on beach as swimmer swept to death at Piha
Partner held on to hope for 'miracle' before body found after swimmer caught in rip.
‘Big dreams’: Missing Piha swimmer wanted to buy house with partner; body found on nearby beach
'Devastated' family now trying to fly to NZ from India.
Person swept out to sea in rip at Piha was between flags but believed unable to swim
Conditions at the time of the incident were rough with a 2.5m swell.
Search for missing Piha swimmer to resume this morning
The man has been missing in the water since 4pm yesterday.
Swimmer missing after group caught in rip at Piha Beach
The Police Eagle helicopter has been deployed to help with the search.
Musician Joe Kaptein's favourite places in Auckland
Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
‘Uncertain future’: $50k raised after father-of-two swept off Piha rocks
Police recovered the body of Tran Duy Quyen on Piha Beach last Tuesday.
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 surf beaches – how to vote for the winner
The results are in for NZ's top 10 surf beaches – vote for your favourite now.
Family rescued after getting into difficulty at Piha beach
Surf Lifesaving New Zealand is warning beachgoers to swim between the flags.
Firefighters responding to fresh flare-up on Māngere Mountain
New images show the extent of the damage on the maunga.
Smoke warning for West Auckand after fire on Māngere Mountain
Smoke from the blaze drifted as far west as Piha, prompting a Fire and Emergency warning.
Helicopters, firefighters back West Auckland blaze 12 hrs after starting
Seven people were rescued by lifesavers after being trapped by fire yesterday.
Body believed to be of missing fisherman found on West Auckland beach
A man fishing off rocks at Piha’s southern end had fallen into the water.
Still no sign of missing fisherman who fell from rocks at Piha Beach
Police are appealing for any information relating to the missing man.
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