Five Auckland beaches are among the 10 most dangerous in New Zealand. Notorious West Auckland beaches Muriwai, Bethells and Piha, known for their dramatic black sand, rugged beauty and wild surf, had 82 rescues between them in the 2018/19 period. Waikato's Sunset Beach was New Zealand's most dangerous beach, with 40 rescues. DANIELLE CLENT/STUFF Muriwai Beach is one of the top 10 most dangerous beaches in New Zealand. "The east coast beaches are more calmer and not as exposed to strong winds but people still have to be careful regardless," Dalton said.

Source: Stuff December 15, 2019 01:30 UTC