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![Whangamatā Area School surfers make waves overseas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whangamatā Area School surfers make waves overseas
Whangamata Area School surfers make it to the next round at world champs.
![Stairmand, Vette named as Kiwi surfing pair for Paris Olympics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Stairmand, Vette named as Kiwi surfing pair for Paris Olympics
The duo will travel to France for their second and first Games respectively.
![Young surfers start strong at World Junior Champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Young surfers start strong at World Junior Champs
Pauanui's 13-year-old surfing sensation continues to impress.
![World Junior Surfing Championships opening ceremony](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
World Junior Surfing Championships opening ceremony
New Zealand junior surfers performed a haka at the opening ceremony of the World Junior Championships in El Salvador.
![She's overcome heartbreak. Now she's tackling one of the world's 'most dangerous' waves](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
She's overcome heartbreak. Now she's tackling one of the world's 'most dangerous' waves
Gisborne's Olympic surfer Saffi Vette opens up on life's hard lessons and goals.
![Junior Kiwi surfers ready to take on the world](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Junior Kiwi surfers ready to take on the world
A dozen young Kiwi surfers are taking on the Junior World Champ's.
![Watch: The surprising NZ destination dubbed the 'Surfer's Paradise' for Kiwis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: The surprising NZ destination dubbed the 'Surfer's Paradise' for Kiwis
In and out of the water, this city has it all.
![Celebrating a legend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Celebrating a legend
Duke Festival of Surfing helps drive business in New Brighton Video / NZ Herald
![Watch: Potential new record set for largest wave ever surfed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Potential new record set for largest wave ever surfed
German big-wave surfer Sebastian Steudtner has potentially smashed his own record.
![Search on for person missing off Raglan coast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Search on for person missing off Raglan coast
Police had a report about 6.28pm about people needing help in the water.
![What to do on a family weekend in Raglan, whatever the weather](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
What to do on a family weekend in Raglan, whatever the weather
This surf town is a great choice for a weekend away, all year round.
![Cow-abunga: American surf park developer buying Dairy Flat cattle farm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cow-abunga: American surf park developer buying Dairy Flat cattle farm
Perfect waves, incredible experiences for surfers, families and kids envisaged at park.
![Whangamatā Area School scoops up win at inaugural surfing event](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whangamatā Area School scoops up win at inaugural surfing event
The inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival was held at Muriwai this week.
![Police Hang-10:7 - 'Drop-in police' surfboard sold to ‘junior cadet’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police 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?
![Young Northlander rides wave of success to world champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Young Northlander rides wave of success to world champs
Indi-Lee Ruddell started competing in surfing to meet more girls to surf with.
![Pāuanui surfer makes a splash at NZ Women’s Surf Festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pāuanui surfer makes a splash at NZ Women’s Surf Festival
Pauanui girl sets record for youngest winner.
![Inaugural Women's Surf Festival to make waves in Pauanui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Inaugural Women's Surf Festival to make waves in Pauanui
Female surfers from across New Zealand will descend on the Coromandel this weekend.
![Rescue of critically injured surfer shows importance of Mangawhai surf club](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rescue of critically injured surfer shows importance of Mangawhai surf club
The lifeguard's rescue was text-book thanks to fortunate timing and training.
![Mangawhai Heads rescue successful](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mangawhai Heads rescue successful
The 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 Service
!['Lost my best mate': Twin of critically-hurt surfer on brother's 'long, hard' recovery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Lost my best mate': Twin of critically-hurt surfer on brother's 'long, hard' recovery
The 32-year-old suffered critical spinal injures after slamming head-first into a sandbar.
![Mangawhai Bar collision prompts warning to surfers to avoid crowds, accept ability](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mangawhai Bar collision prompts warning to surfers to avoid crowds, accept ability
Finding somewhere to surf without a crowd is increasingly important for surfers.