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Woman missing at Piha

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The car of woman who told friends she was going for a run at Piha has been found at Log Race Road, but the woman, Kim Bambus,  is still missing.  [ Read More ]

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Body washed up at Muriwai

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A body was found on Muriwai beach by a member of the public on Wednesday afternoon (21/12). It is thought to be the body of the 24-year-old Congolese man who  [ Read More ]

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Kauri Rescue Project awarded National Science Challenge funding

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A new project team comprising scientists, social scientists, iwi and community groups has gained two-year funding from the Government’s Biological Heritage National Science Challenge http://www.biologicalheritage.nz/ one of only six successful  [ Read More ]

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Nesting dotterels need protection at North Piha

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Auckland Council is moving to protect nesting dotterels in the dunes between the Marawhara and Wekatahi Streams. This is the first time for many years that dotterels have nested at  [ Read More ]

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Swimmer missing at Piha

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A swimming went missing near Lion Rock about 6 pm last and despite extensive searching by lifeguards in IRBs and rescue helicopters, has not been found. Fixed wing planes and people  [ Read More ]

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Fireworks threaten bush – John Key refuses Fireworks action

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Waitakere Ranges communities are again facing the very real threat of bush fires, property damage and possible fatalities as Guy Fawkes and summer heat looms. Community organisations and firefighters throughout  [ Read More ]

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Child dies in accident at North Piha

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A 5-year-old boy went missing at Piha in the late afternoon of 22 October 2016. It was reported that he was seen in the sand-dunes and on the track to Whites Beach.  [ Read More ]

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Wooden rails extend safe walking

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Auckland Transport has recently extended the roadside wooden rails along Seaview Road to the Domain entrance. This means the whole stretch of road from just below the library to Little  [ Read More ]

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Bob (Neville) John McNeil 1935 – 2016

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The death occurred on 11 June 2016 of Bob NcNeil and he was farewelled at the St Mary’s Catholic Church in Avondale on Thursday 17 June. Bob was a West  [ Read More ]

Piha and United lifeguards win awards for rescue

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Posted by SLSNZ Media on Tuesday, 24 May 2016 Surf Lifeguards were among the recipients of the prestigious New Zealand Search and Rescue (NZSAR) Council Awards in Wellington tonight. These  [ Read More ]

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