Piha Beach lies along the rugged west coast of New Zealand’s North Island, known for its dramatic cliffs, black volcanic sand ...

New Zealand's Piha Beach is often described as wild, remote, rugged and perilous. The colossal waves that crash against the jet black sand are formidable, and the surrounding cliffs are a hotspot for ...

Piha Beach in Auckland, New Zealand, is famous for Lion Rock, a natural sea stack rising between black sand and rolling waves ...

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 ...

A helicopter has been sent to Piha Beach to airlift someone in a serious condition. Stock photo / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust A helicopter is at Piha Beach on Auckland’s west coast to help ...

Piha Rescue is a New Zealand reality series following the daily actions of the Piha Surf Life Saving Club lifeguards on the famous Piha surf beach. Piha is one of the most rugged West Coast beaches ...

A hypothermic surfer was plucked to safety in “complete darkness” after getting caught in a rip and drifting 1.5km off West Auckland’s Piha Beach. Photo / Surf Life Saving New Zealand The mother of a ...

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 ...