New Zealand'Respect the ocean': Surf safety focus as longboard festival hits PāpāmoaACC logged almost 6000 surfing injury claims nationwide in 2025.06 Feb 03:14 AM
New Zealand'Be uplifted': Surfers paddle out to remember Mauao landslide victimsThe tribute was held beside the Billabong Grom Comp junior surf event.31 Jan 11:24 PM
New ZealandKelly Slater to headline elite golf club lunch to save surf lifesaving baseOnly 100 guests will attend the once-in-a-lifetime Te Arai Links event.29 Jan 12:00 AM
Sport'Only location we were interested in': How Raglan landed spot on surfing's top tour27 Jan 06:00 PM
Sport'A very unique opportunity': Two Kiwis to line up against world's best surfers in Raglan event27 Jan 01:00 AM
WorldSydney Harbour Australia Day swim cancelled after fourth shark attack in three days20 Jan 02:42 AM
TravelThese are NZ’s 10 best surf beaches, but which will you vote as the ultimate winner?19 Jan 09:00 PM
WorldMan critical after shark attack in Manly, the third at a Sydney beach in two days19 Jan 04:58 PM
New Zealand'A privilege': Pod of dolphins joins Hawke’s Bay man foiling through surf'I was just cruising around and they were jumping around me, in and out of the water.'29 Dec 11:15 PM
WorldRow deepens over vanished river wave in MunichAuthorities prevented activists from reviving the wave in the middle of the German city.28 Dec 07:17 PM
New ZealandFar North rain turns to showers across Northland for Christmas DayMetService says Far North rain in the morning will clear to localised showers today.24 Dec 04:08 PM
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 ZealandFoam Wreckers ‘anti-surf contest’ set to shake up Mount Maunganui summerKehu Butler, 25, will return to his hometown break to front the fun-first event.02 Dec 09:06 PM
New Zealand‘She’s dying, someone’s got to go’: Dramatic rescue as dad paddles into rip to save swimmerA Wellington father saved a swimmer from drowning at Pāpāmoa beach.28 Nov 05:02 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui lifeguards carry out 11 rescues in one afternoonStorms have reshaped sandbanks, creating new rips along the main beach.23 Nov 04:39 AM
WorldWoman jailed 20 years for role in murder of Aussie, US surfers in MexicoAry Gisell Silva, 23, admitted urging accomplices to rob the three surfers.21 Nov 06:17 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailKMD Brands 'paid too much' for footwear brand Oboz, chairman saysCompany chair David Kirk made the admission, but has no plans to sell the brand.19 Nov 02:22 AM
WorldFrom loss to purpose: Widow turns shark attack grief into safety campaignThe surf club was closed and no alarm sounded for 45 minutes that day.12 Nov 09:03 PM
Lifestyle'Uncomfortable': Norway's future queen speaks on life in SydneyThe 21-year-old royal is studying social science at the University of Sydney.03 Nov 02:53 AM
TravelHow to choose your perfect Philippine island escapeThe Philippines boasts thousands of islands. Here's exactly which one to pick. 30 Oct 06:06 AM
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
