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Search under way for man missing at notorious Piha Beach
Authorities are appealing for any sightings of the fisherman before he fell off the rocks.
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Woman who died after getting caught in rip at Piha named
Htet died at the west coast beach last Tuesday.
Off-duty lifeguards' desperate attempt to save woman's life at notorious West Auckland beach
The victim's family were at the beach shortly before paramedics pronounced she had died.
Woman dies after being pulled from rip at notorious Auckland beach
Rescuers performed CPR on the victim for almost an hour.
Watch: Van 'driving erratically' on road to Auckland hotspot narrowly avoids head-on collision
A witness said the van and its driver almost became a near-certain road toll statistic.
A new era for Piha surf club after 'nasty, gutless' looting in cyclone aftermath
Serial burglar Dylan Hendriks admitted similar offending, but he denied the Piha heist.
'The apocalypse is happening now' - residents powerless as ocean comes knocking
With the ocean just metres from their fences, residents fear losing everything.
'A privilege to come to New Zealand' - Phil Spencer on popular TVNZ 1 series
The series finishes next Sunday at Te Arai, Cheltenham and Aotea Great Barrier Island.
Brothers Beer back from brink as it gets new owners
Embattled brewer will focus on its Mt Eden base after a spell in liquidation.
Craft brewer, gastropub business Brothers Beer tumbles into liquidation
Sector at crossroads: 10-year boom cycle reaches plateau in tightening economy.
Tairua surfers shine at NZ Boardrider Club Championships
The competition was held in Whangamatā on the weekend.
Pāuanui surfer makes a splash at NZ Women’s Surf Festival
Pauanui girl sets record for youngest winner.
Piha's missing people: I avoid the 'disturbing' beach - Shane Te Pou
OPINION: There aren’t many happy stories about Piha.
Inaugural Women's Surf Festival to make waves in Pauanui
Female surfers from across New Zealand will descend on the Coromandel this weekend.
Body recovered in Kaipara Harbour thought to be missing Piha swimmer
The 37-year-old went missing in the 'heavy and unforgiving' surf last week.
Teen surfer rides wave of success with three in a row
The second round of this year's Billabong Grom Series at Whangamatā had a few surprises.
37yo swimmer went missing in 'heavy and unforgiving' Piha Beach surf
'Please - don’t swim alone,' says Surf Lifesaving officer after man goes missing at Piha.
Search resumes for missing swimmer at Piha
The 37-year-old man was reported missing around 5.20pm.
Search for 37yo missing swimmer at Piha Beach suspended for the night
The search included the police vessel Deodar and the Eagle helicopter.
'Lady-hunts' and drink-spiking claims: What we learned from the Black Coast Vanishings
Other women say they have been chased and “stalked like prey” by men in Piha.
'I feel shaken': Piha women rally together after true crime revelations
Women in Piha plan to walk together after true crime series reveals close calls.
Editorial: Why it's time to ban cars from Muriwai Beach
A blanket ban was once considered - before Super City amalgamation.
Swimmers rescued after ignoring lifeguard advice at dangerous Auckland beach
Surf lifeguards were busy on Christmas day with 13 rescues and 10 assists nation wide.
'Like wraparound westie sunglasses': Tower scoops national architecture award
It's robust and low-maintenance, built to withstand the very severe coastal environment.
Search continues for person swept off rocks at Piha
The search for a person missing at Piha continues today.
Search for person who fell off rocks at Piha beach
The police's Eagle helicopter is being used to help search for the person in the water.
West Auckland beach community mourns loss of well-known campaigner
Piha local Bobbie Carroll who campaigned for all cancer sufferers has died.
Fisherman washed off rocks by 2m waves at Auckland beach
The police Eagle helicopter spotted the victim and guided lifesavers around the rocks.
Person dies in 'water-related event' at Piha Beach
Emergency services spokesperson says they responded at 6.47pm.
Person drowns at Piha, emergency services race to beach
The incident happened just before lunchtime.