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New surf lifesaving building gets $1.5m boost
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‘Surfing saved my life’: How an ex-meth addict uses the ocean to help others recover
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Kelly Slater's coach on how surf park can push NZ to next level
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Auckland Surf Park moves a step closer to reality
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'He’s riding his eternal wave' Dad and 'soulmate' remembered as passionate surfer
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'Worst nightmare': Kiwi paralysed after Aussie surfing accident
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Kiwi surfer paralysed in freak wipeout
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Kathmandu owner pins hopes on improved seasonal demand
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'A mum's worst nightmare': Tributes for Kiwi surfer missing off Australian beach
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Tairāwhiti clears 390,000 tonnes of debris, just 30 per cent - aims for more funding
Gisborne clears 390,000t of debris; 25-30 per cent of total from rivers, beaches.
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Raglan surfer selected for Paris Olympics
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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
The duo will travel to France for their second and first Games respectively.
Young surfers start strong at World Junior Champs
Pauanui's 13-year-old surfing sensation continues to impress.
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
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Junior Kiwi surfers ready to take on the world
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Tairua surfers shine at NZ Boardrider Club Championships
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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
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