New ZealandSurfers encounter orca off Mount Maunganui beachTwo surfers were treated to a friendly encounter with a pod of orcas off Arataki Beach on Sunday morning. Video / Andy MorrisWatch23 Mar 02:46 AM
New Zealand‘One of the best’: Tributes for Kiwi killed by shark as partner watchedPolice said a drone operator captured the attack on video.12 Mar 08:15 PM
SportHow Ivory Coast is riding the wave of a surfing revolution'Over the past few years, more and more people have taken up surfing.'06 Mar 03:41 AM
New Zealand‘Life-threatening’: Cyclone Alfred’s impact prompts urgent evacuationsMany are changing flights; officials are opening 12 evacuation centres.05 Mar 12:24 AM
New ZealandSurfers tackle the rising swell as Tropical Cyclone Alfred nearsGold Coast beaches have been closed to swimmers, but some surfers are still going into the swell. Video / Surfing AustraliaWatch04 Mar 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumSportSports Insider: Memo NZR – This is what happens when you ‘dance with the devil’'Dancing with the devil is easy; it's stepping away that's hard.'12 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Unforgettable’ - orca pod stuns surfers with close encounter'Time just froze as it glided past. You can’t explain the feeling.'25 Jan 04:32 AM
TravelBest Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 surf beaches – how to vote for the winnerThe results are in for NZ's top 10 surf beaches – vote for your favourite now.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow surfer Ollie Dobbin bought three Ōhope businesses before the age of 24His first business was a surf school which he bought when he was still in high school.18 Jan 07:04 PM
BusinessSurf star Kelly Slater pays tribute as Quiksilver co-founder Alan Green diesChampion pays tribute to 'great friend and mentor' who founded global company.16 Jan 06:32 PM
New Zealand'Kiwis happy to be underdogs': Surfers ready to compete against legendThe team are excited for tag-team format, aiming to showcase skills against top surfers.13 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandHow to avoid common summer injuries at the beach and beyondNorthlanders urged to be mindful as summer injuries soar, costing millions in ACC claims.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeachgoers with no swimming skills a frustrationBeachgoers at a popular Coromandel beach are proving frustrating for lifeguards.07 Jan 01:28 AM
New ZealandKakanui kid is one of the best surfers on the South Island!Reporter Cash is hanging ten with 12-year-old Jordy, whose serious shredding is already winning competitions all over the island, and who has his sights set on the Olympic podium.Watch06 Jan 04:00 PM
SportWatch: American believed to have set record for biggest wave ever surfedEarly estimates set Alessandro Slebir’s effort at over 100 feet high.04 Jan 06:50 PM
TravelWhat to do on a family weekend in RaglanThis surf town is a great choice for a weekend away, all year round.04 Jan 12:00 AM
RoyalsPrince Harry sharing surfing passion with son ArchieThe pair joined pro surfer Raimana van Bastolaer at Kelly Slater's school in California.02 Jan 12:38 AM
New ZealandBad news for festival-goers: Gisborne beaches closed, thousands expected for RnVHolidaymakers have been warned to steer clear of the water after heavy rainfall.27 Dec 09:33 PM
New ZealandBragging rights to Tamarau in Battle of the Burbs'[It's about] getting more fun and a sense of community back into competition surfing.'10 Dec 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDesigner Chris Tate explains why he formulated radical new Piha houseUnorthodox house perched on a V-shaped concrete plinth.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRural mental health initiative receives fundsThe initiative gets farmers off the farm and into the water.21 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: LED lights keep great white sharks away from surfersNZ’s 'Shark Man' supports the research but warns it's not foolproof.17 Nov 12:17 AM
New ZealandCoromandel athletes feature in 2kg 'homage to surf culture'Unbound Vol 1 weaves together pictures and interviews with NZ surfers.12 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandYoung Northland surfers ride wave of success at national compThree individual wins had the team take bronze in the annual school surf competition.20 Oct 11:00 PM
WorldSurfer dies after being impaled by swordfishGiulia Manfrini, 36, suffered a 5cm-deep stab wound in her upper left chest.19 Oct 10:12 PM
KahuFar North's Ahipara surf break draws competitors for Aotearoa Māori Surfing TitlesThe comp brings hundreds to Ahipara over Labour Weekend.17 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandMedals for Gisborne groms at NZ ScholasticsMatthews, McDiarmid, Fairlie made finals; fourth placings for each14 Oct 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeawall will help protect Te Awanga surf spot, backers sayPrevious attempts to regenerate beach with gravel was “throwing good money after bad”.09 Oct 11:52 PM
New ZealandGizzy surfers set to compete at New Zealand Scholastic Surfing ChampionshipsA team of 12 from Tairawhiti in action at the national scholastics07 Oct 12:54 AM
New ZealandSurf club needs extra $300k for base upgradeWhangamatā Surf Life Saving Club is still $500k short of the revised target.06 Oct 10:11 PM
New ZealandGisborne surfer wins top title at national champsJaxon Pardoe reached the Y7 and 8 boys’ final with a dominant display in his semifinal.30 Sep 04:12 AM
New Zealand'I love him even more': Twin responds to brother's surfing injury“Everything we do now is about protecting Matt’s mana” while he undergoes treatment.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandRising tide of interest in Gisborne Tairāwhiti chart1000 copies available, thanks to efforts of Wainui man.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurf's up: Whangārei local heading to world champsWhangārei local Heather Easterbrook will compete at the surfing champs in El Salvador.19 Sep 05:00 PM
