New ZealandWipeout: Level 4-breaking surfer bails as police launch nears; fishermen given warningIt was less Point Break and more point escape for a rule-breaking surfer this morning.27 Aug 09:46 PM
OlympicsKiwis eliminated from Olympic surfingElla Williams' and Billy Stairmand's Olympic debuts have come to an end.26 Jul 07:30 AM
OlympicsKiwi surfers make their mark on historic dayBilly Stairmand and Ella Williams are moving on at the Tokyo Olympics.25 Jul 06:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOlympics12 to watch in Tokyo: The message that changed Ella Williams' lifeShe has the chance to make her dream come true, 18 years after first writing it down.24 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportFocus Sport Presents: Ella WilliamsWhangamatā’s Ella Williams prepares for her Olympic debut in the first time surfing has been featured at the Games. Video / Jed BradleyWatch24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsSurfing's Olympic moment is here. Will the waves cooperate?New York Times: The debut of surfing promises big-name talent but unspectacular waves.21 Jul 07:00 AM
OlympicsFemale surfers overcome sexism's toll to earn Olympic berthJohanne Defay is heading to the Tokyo Olympics for surfing's debut at the Summer Games.19 Jul 10:45 PM
SportFocus Sport: Mid-week Top 5 sporting headlinesFocus Sport: Mid-week Top 5 sporting headlines. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch09 Jun 01:04 AM
SportKiwi surfer rushed to hospital after cake celebrationKiwi surfer Paige Hareb has revealed she was rushed to hospital in El Salvador.07 Jun 11:58 PM
SportNZ misses out on third Olympic surfer by agonising marginPaige Hareb falls just short of Olympic mark at final chance to qualify.06 Jun 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentSurf's up: before-and-after life saving club upgradeRusting, rotting clubroom replaced by new fit-for-purpose premises.22 May 11:00 PM
Sport'You're gonna die': Kelly Slater's brash advice to female surfing iconGabeira's world record never would have happened if she followed Slater's brash advice.20 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSportOlympic battle: Teen surfing star throws down gauntlet to Kiwi rivalVette is hoping to make rival Williams regret her decision not to travel to El Salvador.19 May 11:00 PM
SportFocus Sport: Vette throws down gauntlet to surfing rivalVette throws down gauntlet to surfing rival. Watch19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Te Pūwaha bonus for surfersTanae Bank reinstatement will improve the surf report. Made with funding from NZ On Air.04 May 05:50 AM
Olympics'So grateful': NZ Olympian overcomes vaccine-hesitancyElla Williams told media last month that getting the jab was not a no-brainer.27 Apr 05:00 PM
OlympicsKiwi Olympian admits hesitancy over Covid vaccineShe believes it requires serious consideration for elite athletes.16 Apr 10:05 PM
SportTragic details emerge about 22-year-old Olympic surfing hopeful's deathThe family of Katherine Diaz has shed new light on her death.23 Mar 05:00 PM
SportTouching tribute for Olympic hopeful killed by lightningSurfers in El Salvador are planning to hold a special tribute to remember Katherine Díaz.22 Mar 05:25 PM
SportSurfing tragedy: Olympics hopeful killed by lightning while trainingAn El Salvador surfer who had hopes of competing at the Olympics was killed by lightning.20 Mar 10:44 PM
SportSurfer Kelly Slater ruthlessly burns royal familyThe surfing icon has joined the chorus of noteworthy people weighing into the royal feud.11 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand'I was desperate': Surfer who wrote 'HELP' in sand reveals movie inspired rescue pleaBen Searancke was cut to the bone after being smashed on rocks for three hours.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandInjured surfer writes message in the sand before collapsingA solo and injured surfer wrote in the sand to attract help.17 Feb 05:00 PM
SportAussie surf icon dies in Bali after freak infectionHis family have been left with a huge medical bill after his insurance claim was rejected.08 Feb 06:00 PM
WorldTV weatherman pulls body from water on Gold CoastSeveral beaches in the area were closed on Friday due to dangerous surf conditions.05 Feb 09:30 PM
Sport'He always told me I would be a champion': Kiwi's emotional title winOn Sunday, many of those watching at Piha were brought to tears by an emotional win.16 Jan 08:05 AM
Sport'Wave of the decade': 51-year-old sends surfing world into shockVeteran big wave surfer Peter Mel snagged the wave of his life.09 Jan 08:35 PM
SportWatch: Aussie surf star turns hero in dramatic rescueA pro surfer has turned hero after saving the life of a swimmer in Hawaii.01 Jan 07:35 PM
New ZealandThe killer wave for surfers 100km from the seaAn industrial designer is trying to make the biggest standing wave in the world.28 Dec 07:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'You get that sense of flying': Why foiling is taking over NZ waters"You can't watch something like the America's Cup and then put kids in optimists."26 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelWhere you should learn to surf this summerFrom the north to the south, here's where you can learn to surf this summer.16 Dec 05:13 PM
SportShark attack death rocks surfing worldThe World Surf League is now looking at alternate locations to complete the Maui Pro.10 Dec 11:12 PM
SportShark attack stalls Aussie surf starsIt's believed the attack happened early in the morning.09 Dec 02:52 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Pāpāmoa surfers ride for men's healthCommunity surf comp brings locals together for Movember. Made with funding from NZ On Air.30 Nov 02:40 AM