Almost three months ago, Cyclone Gabrielle hammered many Auckland West coast communities, including Piha. Since then, due to road damage and recovery work, entry has been restricted to residents and ...

Surf lifeguards at Auckland's notoriously dangerous Piha beach have raised questions with police about possible delays in activating rescues at the drowning blackspot.

Piha Beach on New Zealand’s North Island is a breathtaking coastal destination known for its rugged cliffs, powerful surf, and iconic black sand shoreline. The dramatic rock formations rising from the ...