New ZealandCold water poured on Cook Strait sludge dumping proposalCouncillor abandons sludge dumping proposal, now saying it's an option he cannot support.07 Apr 02:45 AM
New ZealandWellington mountain-biker rescued by helicopter amid lockdownRiders took to the trails in hills across the country despite advice to 'stay local'.06 Apr 03:06 AM
New ZealandWhat ban? Surfers ignore lockdown rules, take to waves'It's time for people to grow up a little bit', Muriwai resident says.04 Apr 10:08 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Auckland's parks and beaches closed to vehiclesAuckland's regional parks are normally a magnet for beachgoers in their cars.02 Apr 08:20 AM
PremiumPremiumSportOvercoming Jaws: The remarkable journey of the Soul SurferBethany Hamilton has never met a challenge she couldn't overcome.27 Mar 05:00 PM
Athletics'You can't control it': Kiwi athletes look at positives of Olympics postponementThe 2020 Olympics were officially postponed on Wednesday.25 Mar 10:19 PM
New ZealandSurfing company has busiest weekend of year as lockdown loomsAmid Covid-19 concerns, a surfing franchise has its busiest weekend.24 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandKelly Slater carves up Northland waves to delight of locals'We saw this guy do the best backhand snap I have ever seen ... and we knew it was him.'19 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty visitors 'spoilt for choice'See our top 10 things to do and a local's recommended activities.17 Mar 04:00 PM
SportPiha pro cancelled: Now for NZ surfing's D-DayOn Monday a number of sports will find how big their slice of SNZ's funding pie will be.13 Mar 10:28 PM
SportCoronavirus fears: First major sporting event in NZ postponedThe event would see the first WSL event in New Zealand in more than five years.13 Mar 12:56 AM
SportKelly Slater's low-key welcome ahead of Piha ProKelly Slater comes into the Piha Pro as the top seed in a stacked men's field.11 Mar 07:55 PM
SportMystery remains after surf legend wakes from comaSurfing legend Sunny Garcia woke from a five-month coma in September last year.05 Mar 05:07 PM
Sport'I was pretty rinsed': Kiwi surf star opens up about tour struggles'It was so much time away - I was looking forward to actually not doing it this year.'05 Mar 04:30 AM
Olympics'I'm scared': Olympics set for surfing carnageTeahupo'o is a sacred place in the surfing world, but far from the easiest wave to ride.04 Mar 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumSportWhy world champion surfer stepped away while on topWorld champion talks taking time off in 2020 to refresh and refocus ahead of return to NZ.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi kids are playing less sport. Why skateboarding, surfing might replace rugby, cricketStudents in sports are declining - and teachers in sports are plunging.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportWorld champion signs up for new NZ surfing eventThe world champion will headline the sport's biggest event to grace New Zealand shores.15 Feb 05:00 PM
SportHorror as big wave surfer pummelledA pro surfer was injured and sent to hospital after getting pummelled by a huge wave.11 Feb 09:30 PM
New ZealandParking passes and checkpoint entry to Piha Pro surf competitionWith Kelly Slater's announcement and more big names to come the interest is growing.10 Feb 01:36 AM
SportBiggest name in surfing to headline new NZ eventThe biggest name in surfing is heading to New Zealand.08 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportKiwi pair get spots in Piha Pro seriesThe first male entries into the Piha Pro have gone to two local surfers.01 Feb 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMeet the Kiwi surfer bringing the world's biggest acts to BaliThere is one major Kiwi artist on his wish list he hasn't been able to secure, yet.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportTeenage surf sensation Ava Henderson wants to ride a wave into the OlympicsPlastic not fantastic - what our teenage surfing champion finds in the water.15 Jan 02:30 AM
Sport14-year-old surfer stuns all to take out NZ titleAva Henderson didn't plan on entering the open field. Now, she's the national champion.11 Jan 06:38 AM
New ZealandParking passes and checkpoint proposed amid Piha traffic concernsPre-paid parking passes and even a checkpoint are mooted to handle the large crowds.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Someone was swept out and I felt sick': Lifeguards open up about west coast patrols"I heard someone had got swept out and I felt sick. I almost went back to vomit."04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Bay Groms helping kids get surf smartThree local dads are 'wicked role models'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Jan 08:36 PM
New ZealandChristmas Day water chaos: Sharks, orca sightings close Auckland beachesSeveral paddleboarders reported seeing 2m-long shark close to shore.25 Dec 05:07 PM
SportGenius or a disgrace? Surfing furore after 'absolute dick move'The World Surf League's title race exploded in unbelievable scenes after a ruthless move.19 Dec 10:00 PM
Sport'Soul surfer' awarded Piha Pro wildcardThe Piha Pro has secured its first big-name competitor for their inaugural competition.14 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: White Island victims remembered in paddle out"People who came to holiday here won't be going home." Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Dec 07:02 AM
SportKiwi causes massive sporting upsetRicardo Christie has advanced to the finals at the World Surf League Pipe Masters.11 Dec 10:00 PM
Sport'I wake up and feel totally alone': Sports great opens up on mental woes'I have my own challenges and things that are really tough for me to express'11 Dec 05:00 PM
