New ZealandYoung surfers start strong at World Junior ChampsPauanui's 13-year-old surfing sensation continues to impress.06 May 01:50 AM
SportWorld Junior Surfing Championships opening ceremonyNew Zealand junior surfers performed a haka at the opening ceremony of the World Junior Championships in El Salvador.Watch05 May 11:11 PM
OlympicsShe's overcome heartbreak. Now she's tackling one of the world's 'most dangerous' wavesGisborne's Olympic surfer Saffi Vette opens up on life's hard lessons and goals.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandJunior Kiwi surfers ready to take on the worldA dozen young Kiwi surfers are taking on the Junior World Champ's.01 May 03:48 AM
TravelWatch: The surprising NZ destination dubbed the 'Surfer's Paradise' for KiwisIn and out of the water, this city has it all.25 Apr 12:00 AM
SportCelebrating a legendDuke Festival of Surfing helps drive business in New Brighton Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Apr 12:47 AM
SportWatch: Potential new record set for largest wave ever surfedGerman big-wave surfer Sebastian Steudtner has potentially smashed his own record.19 Apr 09:22 PM
New ZealandTairua surfers shine at NZ Boardrider Club ChampionshipsThe competition was held in Whangamatā on the weekend.16 Apr 08:00 PM
SportSurf legend Kelly Slater calls time on careerAn emotional Kelly Slater has called time on his legendary surfing career.16 Apr 05:23 PM
New ZealandSearch on for person missing off Raglan coastPolice had a report about 6.28pm about people needing help in the water.11 Apr 08:24 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessCow-abunga: American surf park developer buying Dairy Flat cattle farmPerfect waves, incredible experiences for surfers, families and kids envisaged at park.27 Mar 10:49 PM
New ZealandWhangamatā Area School scoops up win at inaugural surfing eventThe inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival was held at Muriwai this week.19 Mar 08:30 PM
LifestylePolice Hang-10:7 - 'Drop-in police' surfboard sold to ‘junior cadet’We know about the law of the land. What about the law of the waves?15 Mar 04:41 AM
New ZealandYoung Northlander rides wave of success to world champsIndi-Lee Ruddell started competing in surfing to meet more girls to surf with.05 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandPāuanui surfer makes a splash at NZ Women’s Surf FestivalPauanui girl sets record for youngest winner.04 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandInaugural Women's Surf Festival to make waves in PauanuiFemale surfers from across New Zealand will descend on the Coromandel this weekend.29 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandRescue of critically injured surfer shows importance of Mangawhai surf clubThe lifeguard's rescue was text-book thanks to fortunate timing and training.25 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandMangawhai Heads rescue successfulThe rescue of surfer Matthew Scott by Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service was fortunate to not be hindered by locked gates and containers. Video / Givealittle, Michael Cunningham, Elevated Media, Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard ServiceWatch23 Feb 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Lost my best mate': Twin of critically-hurt surfer on brother's 'long, hard' recoveryThe 32-year-old suffered critical spinal injures after slamming head-first into a sandbar.22 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandMangawhai Bar collision prompts warning to surfers to avoid crowds, accept abilityFinding somewhere to surf without a crowd is increasingly important for surfers.21 Feb 05:59 PM
New ZealandCommunity hero resuscitates local lifeguard serviceThe club almost closed due to the effects of Covid-19, but Skill brought it back to life.20 Feb 10:53 PM
New ZealandFamily of critically injured surfer thanks rescuers who saved his life after collisionA local says the shallow bar with strong rips is dangerously crowded with beginners.19 Feb 01:57 AM
New ZealandSurfer in critical condition following Mangawhai Heads collisionSurf Life Saving crews were called out after seeing others in the water aiding the victim.18 Feb 07:04 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWhat will it take to fix Fletcher Building?'All they did was inject another level of risk ... the CEO is not the problem here.'16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen surfer rides wave of success with three in a rowThe second round of this year's Billabong Grom Series at Whangamatā had a few surprises.12 Feb 07:04 PM
WarriorsRoundtable: The best offshore Kiwi sporting moments and matchesWelcome to the kaleidoscopic world of New Zealand's sporting time capsule.30 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRip Curl transgender surfer backlash polarises opinionTricky timing, talk of backlash as Rip Curl tests waters in emotive issue.30 Jan 12:51 AM
New ZealandLifeguards issue warning after dislocated limbs and rescues as 'pretty gnarly' surf hitsThe worst ocean conditions are expected to arrive on Monday.21 Jan 03:47 AM
New ZealandPlayful sea lion stuns at national surfing champsThe sea lion made an appearance during the 2024 National Surfing Champs on Sunday.08 Jan 06:32 PM
New ZealandSchool of hard knocks: Kiwi Olympian surfer Saffi Vette on tragedy, dyslexia and bullying'Whatever is challenging you, there will be a light at the end of the tunnel.'06 Jan 04:00 PM
SportInspirational journey: Kiwi surfer Saffi Vette’s rough ride to the OlympicsAfter enduring plenty of personal heartbreak in the years leading up to qualifying for the 2024 Olympics, surfer Saffi Vette is giving back by encouraging Kiwi school kids to dream big and never give up. Video / Neil ReidWatch06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing diver continues, more than 10 days laterThe rāhui near Ahipara is in place after a diver went missing on December 23.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSurge in shark sightings may be related to El Niño climate shift'Don’t swim where people are fishing...and avoid swimming at dawn and dusk'.02 Jan 07:28 PM
New ZealandStaying safe in the water this summerGM of Surf Life Saving NZ Northern region Zac Franich gives us his top tips and tricks for staying safe this summer in and around the water. Video / Carson BluckWatch25 Dec 04:00 PM
