This stunning aerial view of Black Sand Beach in Piha captures the dramatic moment where the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean.

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 ...

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 ...

The black sands of Piha. The documentary Black Coast Vanishings wonders if several missing persons cases from the area could be linked. Photograph: Fiona Goodall/The Guardian Six people have gone ...

Take a day trip to New Zealand's iconic Piha Beach. Photo / Supplied Only a 45-minute drive from Auckland's CBD, Piha seems worlds away with its wild West Coast beauty. There's nothing quite like the ...

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 ...

The close-knit Piha community has been left reeling after a suspected arsonist lit multiple fires, including one that gutted the beach town's fish and chip shop. Local crews were among the 23 called ...

Text description provided by the architects. The lifeguard tower is an essential facility that enables observation, patrolling, and protection at North Piha - one of New Zealand's most beautiful but ...