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Maz Quinn to come out of retirement
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Kiwi has claims to world surfing title
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Olympic opportunities for Kiwi surfers
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Florence is surfing's best once again
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Kiwi surfer charges back into big time
Paige Hareb has returned to the Championship Tour after three years.
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Foxton has a new fizz
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Surfer fends off shark with a punch
A man attacked by a shark copied pro surfer Mick Fanning's tactic and punched it.
Surfer breaks back in wipeout on 15m wave
Surfer breaks back in wipeout as 15m wave crashes down on him
Lightning kills former pro footballer in Bali
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Taranaki surfer breaks back into world tour
Tough qualifying fight on Sunday in Australia gave enough points
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Kelly Slater's 'surf ranch' just changed the game
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Surfer dies after hitting reef during Irma
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Local Focus: Surfing scientists seek the best breaks
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Meet the Chinese surfing dream
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Fanning's close call: It was a whopper
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Safety crew rides huge wave
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Another close call with shark for Mick Fanning
Mick Fanning has been plucked from the water at Jeffreys Bay because of a large shark.
Shark at surfing event two years later
Surfing has been called off at Jeffreys Bay, with a mako shark spotted in the line-up.