Stairmand, Vette named as Kiwi surfing pair for Paris Olympics
The duo will travel to France for their second and first Games respectively.
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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
Gisborne's Olympic surfer Saffi Vette opens up on life's hard lessons and goals.
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
In and out of the water, this city has it all.
Celebrating a legend
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Watch: Potential new record set for largest wave ever surfed
German big-wave surfer Sebastian Steudtner has potentially smashed his own record.
Tairua surfers shine at NZ Boardrider Club Championships
The competition was held in Whangamatā on the weekend.
Surf legend Kelly Slater calls time on career
An emotional Kelly Slater has called time on his legendary surfing career.
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
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
Perfect waves, incredible experiences for surfers, families and kids envisaged at park.
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’
We know about the law of the land. What about the law of the waves?
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
Pauanui girl sets record for youngest winner.
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
The lifeguard's rescue was text-book thanks to fortunate timing and training.
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
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
Finding somewhere to surf without a crowd is increasingly important for surfers.
Community hero resuscitates local lifeguard service
The club almost closed due to the effects of Covid-19, but Skill brought it back to life.
Family of critically injured surfer thanks rescuers who saved his life after collision
A local says the shallow bar with strong rips is dangerously crowded with beginners.
Surfer in critical condition following Mangawhai Heads collision
Surf Life Saving crews were called out after seeing others in the water aiding the victim.
What will it take to fix Fletcher Building?
'All they did was inject another level of risk ... the CEO is not the problem here.'
Teen surfer rides wave of success with three in a row
The second round of this year's Billabong Grom Series at Whangamatā had a few surprises.
Roundtable: The best offshore Kiwi sporting moments and matches
Welcome to the kaleidoscopic world of New Zealand's sporting time capsule.
Rip Curl transgender surfer backlash polarises opinion
Tricky timing, talk of backlash as Rip Curl tests waters in emotive issue.
Lifeguards issue warning after dislocated limbs and rescues as 'pretty gnarly' surf hits
The worst ocean conditions are expected to arrive on Monday.
Playful sea lion stuns at national surfing champs
The sea lion made an appearance during the 2024 National Surfing Champs on Sunday.
School of hard knocks: Kiwi Olympian surfer Saffi Vette on tragedy, dyslexia and bullying
'Whatever is challenging you, there will be a light at the end of the tunnel.'
Inspirational journey: Kiwi surfer Saffi Vette’s rough ride to the Olympics
After enduring plenty of personal heartbreak in the years leading up to qualifying for the 2024 Olympics, surfer Saffi Vette is giving back by encouraging Kiwi school kids to dream big and never give up. Video / Neil Reid
Search for missing diver continues, more than 10 days later
The rāhui near Ahipara is in place after a diver went missing on December 23.