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Council closes in on people who dumped oil barrels at Piha
Charges look set to be laid against a company, company director and an employee.
Latest from Piha
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Piha likely to face three days without power
It was "carnage" in the small west coast community after Tuesday's storm.
Auckland man missing for five days
David Benney, 29, was last seen on Piha Rd, Waiatarua, at about 7.45am last Thursday.
Murder cold case: Piha man appears in court
A West Auckland man has appeared in court in relation to a murder in Australia in 2000.
Triplets' triple scholarships ease parents' load
Triplets have won "twice over" with scholarships and fees-free study at AUT.
Schoolchildren evacuate bus on fire in Piha
The bus was currently blocking Piha Rd with 30 to 40 children standing away from it.
Piha arsonist pleads guilty after blaze led to 90 firefighters being called out
A young man will now be sentenced for lighting several fires in coastal community.
Waitangi Day flat-out for surf life staff
Waitangi Day very busy for surf life savers on the northern region's beaches.
Piha flash flooding 'worst in 30 years': ranger
The overflowing Kitekite Stream rose by one metre in just 20 minutes after heavy rainfall.
Two die crossing swollen river
About 100 evacuated from Piha and trampers stranded as torrential rain pelts west coast.
Two confirmed dead after flash floods in Waitakere Ranges
Police understand there was a group of five people who were trying to cross the river.
Flash flood in jandals: Walk turned into '3hrs of survival'
Colin Ennor and his friends were caught out by sudden floodwaters on "gentle walk".
Piha floods: 'It just happened so fast'
Up to 100 people were evacuated in Piha this evening.
Watch: Moment torrent traps trampers, 2 others dead
Emergency services respond after heavy rain hits Waitakere Ranges and Piha.
Watch: 'Scary' video of car crossing centre line
Motorists had to slam on brakes or swerve off the road to avoid the car on the Piha road
Father dies month after suffering burns in Piha fire
"He put up the strongest and most courageous fight.''
Man burned in Piha house fire dies
Man suffers serious burns after a large blaze engulfed a two-storey home.
Weather misery not over yet
Emergency services will have to wait until morning to learn the full impact.
Extreme weather putting 'people's lives at risk'
A campground has been evacuated with looming weather deemed "dangerous for human life".
Piha locals wake to find oil leaking from dumped barrels
Police and council looking for those who dumped drums which leaked oil near Piha.
Person rescued from Lion Rock at Piha
A high-angle rescue team is on its way to Piha from Auckland.
Car down bank near Piha
A Fire Service shift manager said the car's occupant didn't appear to be badly hurt.
Man injured after fall taking photo at Piha
Fall estimated at 8-10m, moderate to severe injuries sustained.
Person in serious condition after incident at Piha
A person has been flown to hospital after an incident at Piha.
Cat fight: Rachel Smalley's pets are killers, residents say
Rachel Smalley bought Bengal cats to deal with rats in the roof.
Local Focus: Surfing scientists seek the best breaks
Seven surf breaks studied for 'Surfonomics'. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Waitakeres may be closed to save kauri
Closure may be the only option as one in five kauri now infected with deadly pathogen.
Man facing Piha arson charges named
The 19-year-old Piha resident was arrested after spate of fires at the seaside community.