New ZealandKiwi surfer paralysed in freak wipeoutJohnny Konings was left paralysed after a surfing accident at Duranbah Beach. Video / 9NewsWatch24 Jun 09:58 PM
RetailKathmandu owner pins hopes on improved seasonal demandKathmandu and Rip Curl brand owner says trading has been up in recent months.21 Jun 01:35 AM
New Zealand'A mum's worst nightmare': Tributes for Kiwi surfer missing off Australian beachThe father of three hasn't been seen since Friday.12 Jun 09:04 AM
New ZealandTairāwhiti clears 390,000 tonnes of debris, just 30 per cent - aims for more fundingGisborne clears 390,000t of debris; 25-30 per cent of total from rivers, beaches.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Totally saved my life’: Surfing legend saved by defibrillatorUntil this year, there was no defibrillator at the surf school in Christchurch.12 May 10:14 PM
New ZealandRaglan surfer selected for Paris OlympicsBilly Stairmand is an eight-time national surf champion.10 May 12:54 AM
New ZealandWhangamatā Area School surfers make waves overseasWhangamata Area School surfers make it to the next round at world champs.07 May 08:30 PM
OlympicsStairmand, Vette named as Kiwi surfing pair for Paris OlympicsThe duo will travel to France for their second and first Games respectively.06 May 10:17 PM
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