WorldSydney Harbour Australia Day swim cancelled after fourth shark attack in three daysSharkSmart has closed Point Plomer beach after multiple bull shark sightings.20 Jan 02:42 AM
TravelThese are NZ’s 10 best surf beaches, but which will you vote as the ultimate winner?Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Which will you pick?19 Jan 09:00 PM
WorldMan critical after shark attack in Manly, the third at a Sydney beach in two daysAuthorities warn warm water, rain and late swims are driving shark activity.19 Jan 04:58 PM
New Zealand‘The future’s now’: Hawke's Bay daredevil completes NZ-first drone surfing ride03 Dec 01:46 AM
New ZealandFoam Wreckers ‘anti-surf contest’ set to shake up Mount Maunganui summerKehu Butler, 25, will return to his hometown break to front the fun-first event.02 Dec 09:06 PM
New Zealand‘She’s dying, someone’s got to go’: Dramatic rescue as dad paddles into rip to save swimmerA Wellington father saved a swimmer from drowning at Pāpāmoa beach.28 Nov 05:02 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui lifeguards carry out 11 rescues in one afternoonStorms have reshaped sandbanks, creating new rips along the main beach.23 Nov 04:39 AM
WorldWoman jailed 20 years for role in murder of Aussie, US surfers in MexicoAry Gisell Silva, 23, admitted urging accomplices to rob the three surfers.21 Nov 06:17 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailKMD Brands 'paid too much' for footwear brand Oboz, chairman saysCompany chair David Kirk made the admission, but has no plans to sell the brand.19 Nov 02:22 AM
WorldFrom loss to purpose: Widow turns shark attack grief into safety campaignThe surf club was closed and no alarm sounded for 45 minutes that day.12 Nov 09:03 PM
Lifestyle'Uncomfortable': Norway's future queen speaks on life in SydneyThe 21-year-old royal is studying social science at the University of Sydney.03 Nov 02:53 AM
TravelHow to choose your perfect Philippine island escapeThe Philippines boasts thousands of islands. Here's exactly which one to pick. 30 Oct 06:06 AM
New ZealandSurfboard lost in Australia washes up in Raglan 2400km awayKitesurfer Alvaro Bon traced the board’s owner to Tasmania.27 Oct 10:07 PM
New ZealandSurfer out on a limb: Hawke’s Bay woman won’t miss Lady of the LogThe annual Lady of the Log surf contest returns to Te Awanga Point next month.26 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailKMD Brands posts $93.4m loss as margins shrink and costs climbKMD Brands will shut 14 stores in 2026 but open six new outlets.23 Sep 10:59 PM
Travel newsWhy Fiji's surf finals are a must-see event for luxury travellersGet front row seats to the most spectacular playing field on the planet. 15 Sep 10:01 PM
New Zealand'It's time for a change': Restaurateur joins race for Gisborne councilHe'll launch his campaign with 'Vote for Marcel' on pizza boxes.09 Sep 05:00 PM
World'Keystone': Community mourns surfer, father killed in Sydney shark attackNearby beaches are closed for 24 to 72 hours following the incident.06 Sep 08:04 PM
Sport'Feel the glide': New world surfing champ shares tips for Kiwi womenMolly Picklum advises NZ women surfers to embrace resilience and keep pushing hard.04 Sep 06:31 AM
SportWorld surfing champ's tips for Kiwi womenAussie surfer Molly Picklum won the WSL title with victory in Fiji. She shares her tips for Kiwi surfers. Video / Grant BradleyWatch04 Sep 03:20 AM
TravelWhy Bali is the ultimate destination for aspiring surfersBali is famed for its world-class surf spots and legendary reefs.25 Aug 05:25 AM
WorldCoroner says shark deterrent unlikely to have saved Kiwi surfer killed at Australian beachSteven Payne was attacked by a great white shark on March 10 at Wharton Beach.18 Aug 01:01 AM
EntertainmentJason Momoa recalls near-drowning in Maui surfJason Momoa almost drowned while surfing at Pe’ahi in Maui.13 Aug 08:30 PM
TravelIs this hotspot the new Bali? A local reveals why Bali’s neighbouring island is a wonderful alternative. 02 Aug 09:09 PM
ChristchurchWatch: Person spotted surfing at Christchurch beach during tsunami advisoryNew Zealanders have been on high alert after an earthquake off the coast of Russia.31 Jul 03:53 AM
World'One-in-a-million miracle' twist in search for missing Australian surferThe 19yo was found 13km out to sea on North Solitary Island after vanishing last night.10 Jul 02:23 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Go buddy, go'- seal catches waves with locals at popular surf spotMichael Farr reckons the seal he filmed rode the waves 'better than some of the locals'.09 Jul 03:19 AM