Concerns raised over rescue delays at Piha drowning spot (4 min 1 sec) Surf lifeguards at Auckland's notoriously dangerous Piha beach have raised questions with police about possible delays in ...

If Bondi Beach is Barbie, New Zealand’s Piha Beach is Wuthering Heights’ Heathcliff. Brooding, wild, unpredictable. Don’t turn up here with your colourful rashie, tiny bikini or striped cabana. A ...

A rescue helicopter arrives at Piha Beach yesterday afternoon to try and save the life of a swimmer who got into trouble. Photo / Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter A beachgoer is praising the efforts ...

Two off-duty volunteer lifeguards have helped save a person in serious trouble at Piha Beach. Piha Surf Life Saving Club said two of their volunteers, Paul Newnham and Harry Chick, were near the beach ...

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 ...

Michelin marked its New Zealand arrival with a giant logo in the sand at Piha Beach – but a highly rated restaurant just 500m from that photo op has discovered it wasn’t even eligible for inclusion in ...

Locals such as surfer Zen Wallis acknowledge the educational benefit of the TV show Piha Rescue. Photo / Richard Robinson A popular reality TV show has worked wonders for the safety of swimmers at ...

Two Indians lost their lives in a drowning incident in New Zealand's Piha beach, reported The New Zealand Herald. Both victims Saurin Nayankumar Patel and Anshul Shah were from Gujarat and were ...

When people hear the word beach, they generally imagine white sand, lapping waves, and a gentle sea breeze. However, since moving to New Zealand, for me the word beach conjures up images of black ...

Wild, remote, rugged and dangerous are some of the words frequently used to describe New Zealand’s Piha Beach. The huge powerful waves that smash against the jet black sand can be treacherous, and the ...