New ZealandSurf’s up: Matakana kids riding high with gear from Bay BoardridersThe donation includes boards, wetsuits and vests for juniors through to adults.13 Dec 11:57 PM
New Zealand‘The future’s now’: Hawke's Bay daredevil completes NZ-first drone surfing rideIt began with two people having a couple of beers. The rest is now Kiwi history.03 Dec 01:46 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand-first drone surfing in Hawke's BayJack Jensen drone surfing on the Ngaruroro River in Hawke's Bay. Video \ Jack RiddellWatch02 Dec 10:34 PM
New Zealand‘She’s dying, someone’s got to go’: Dramatic rescue as dad paddles into rip to save swimmer28 Nov 05:02 PM
New ZealandSurfboard lost in Australia washes up in Raglan 2400km awayKitesurfer Alvaro Bon traced the board’s owner to Tasmania.27 Oct 10:07 PM
New ZealandSurfer out on a limb: Hawke’s Bay woman won’t miss Lady of the LogThe annual Lady of the Log surf contest returns to Te Awanga Point next month.26 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailKMD Brands posts $93.4m loss as margins shrink and costs climbKMD Brands will shut 14 stores in 2026 but open six new outlets.23 Sep 10:59 PM
Travel newsWhy Fiji's surf finals are a must-see event for luxury travellersGet front row seats to the most spectacular playing field on the planet. 15 Sep 10:01 PM
New Zealand'It's time for a change': Restaurateur joins race for Gisborne councilHe'll launch his campaign with 'Vote for Marcel' on pizza boxes.09 Sep 05:00 PM
World'Keystone': Community mourns surfer, father killed in Sydney shark attackNearby beaches are closed for 24 to 72 hours following the incident.06 Sep 08:04 PM
Sport'Feel the glide': New world surfing champ shares tips for Kiwi womenMolly Picklum advises NZ women surfers to embrace resilience and keep pushing hard.04 Sep 06:31 AM
SportWorld surfing champ's tips for Kiwi womenAussie surfer Molly Picklum won the WSL title with victory in Fiji. She shares her tips for Kiwi surfers. Video / Grant BradleyWatch04 Sep 03:20 AM
TravelWhy Bali is the ultimate destination for aspiring surfersBali is famed for its world-class surf spots and legendary reefs.25 Aug 05:25 AM
WorldCoroner says shark deterrent unlikely to have saved Kiwi surfer killed at Australian beachSteven Payne was attacked by a great white shark on March 10 at Wharton Beach.18 Aug 01:01 AM
EntertainmentJason Momoa recalls near-drowning in Maui surfJason Momoa almost drowned while surfing at Pe’ahi in Maui.13 Aug 08:30 PM
TravelIs this hotspot the new Bali? A local reveals why Bali’s neighbouring island is a wonderful alternative. 02 Aug 09:09 PM
ChristchurchWatch: Person spotted surfing at Christchurch beach during tsunami advisoryNew Zealanders have been on high alert after an earthquake off the coast of Russia.31 Jul 03:53 AM
World'One-in-a-million miracle' twist in search for missing Australian surferThe 19yo was found 13km out to sea on North Solitary Island after vanishing last night.10 Jul 02:23 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Go buddy, go'- seal catches waves with locals at popular surf spotMichael Farr reckons the seal he filmed rode the waves 'better than some of the locals'.09 Jul 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyPlanned for years, 25% owner sells out of Queenstown's Lakeview Taumata'Troubled, controversial, deathly quiet': Crux on site of $2b mixed-use Queenstown scheme.02 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertySurf park developers win fast-track referral for 400+ homesEarthworks started in October for the first stage of the project, 4km from Silverdale.01 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConstruction of the new Auckland Surf ParkThe multi-million dollar project is under way at Dairy Flat. Video / AW HoldingsWatch01 Jul 09:00 PM
BusinessOn The Up: Pals co-founders - how they went from surfing buddies to RTD moguls Mat Croad and Nick Marshall have known each other for most of their lives. 23 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Salt, surf and saving the ocean with Gypsea SolDanica Burghout talks to Tom Raynel about her surf products business Gypsea Sol.18 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNicolas Cage recalls 'fearing' surfers during childhoodNicolas Cage stars in The Surfer, a new psychological thriller film.05 May 05:17 AM
New Zealand'She died in my arms': Dog's death sparks road safety campaignSurf instructor wants the speed limit on a coastal road reduced to 30km/h.11 Apr 01:16 AM
New Zealand‘Test ourselves’: Bay Boardriders prepare for national title defenceThe team aims to qualify for the 2026 World Club Challenge at Snapper Rocks.05 Apr 01:00 AM