Surge in shark sightings may be related to El Niño climate shift
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Tahiti Olympic protests: Ocean tower at surf venue angers locals
The proposed judging and camera tower is criticised as an environmental risk.
Waikato farmers swap tractors for surfboards
The annual Surfing for Farmers season kicks off in Waikato.
Tried and tested: Surf trip inspires natural sunscreen brand
She's no longer making sunscreen in her kitchen.
Fuel, wine and salad dressing: Surf Life Saving manager sacked for spending
Nilesh Bhikha used a work credit card on a $949 Koru Club membership.
Proposed surf park estimated to bring $600m boost for Auckland
The proposed Auckland Surf Park is currently in the final consenting stage.
'Like wraparound westie sunglasses': Tower scoops national architecture award
It's robust and low-maintenance, built to withstand the very severe coastal environment.
Surf's Up: Businessman selling $200k vintage surfboard collection
'One board went to five, five went to 10, and so on – end of story.'
Auckland Surf Park timeline revealed as project enters final consenting stage
Surfing could soon come to Dairy Flat in the form of a wave pool.
First Iwi of Origin surf crown for Ngāpuhi
Iwi of Origin won by Ngāpuhi at the Aotearoa Māori Surfing Titles.
Holidaying in Hawaii? Local - and star singer - Jack Johnson shares his top tips
New York Times: Hawaii's homegrown artist shares island gems close to his heart.
Surf’s up for Māori clothing line
Art and culture combine in collaboration with global brand Quiksilver.
Surfing snake: Gold Coast man’s unusual hobby lands $2500 fine
Shiva the carpet python had been making waves on social media.
On the road with Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
New Zealand Herald political reporter Michael Neilson caught up with Tē Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer for a surf near her Taranaki home. Video / Mike Scott
Local Focus: Live for More getting troubled youths back on track
Charitable trust helps young people leave their troubled pasts behind.
Local Focus: A simple goal to build the most sustainable surfboards in New Zealand
Surfing, furniture-maker Peter Claydon now shapes wooden surfboards.
'Going to get gnarly': Kiwi surfer's first look at Games venue cut short
Saffi Vette's introduction to one of the world's gnarliest waves was cut short by injury.
Inland surfing in Texas: Waco Surf is making waves!
Surfing? Water sports? RV camping? This Texas water park has it all.
Big-wave surfer Maya Gabeira - the girl from Ipanema
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Freak accident kills Hawaiian pro surfer
The accident happened during a trip to the Mentawai Islands.
The Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber review: A cool sanctuary in the centre of the action
The hotel has had a $55m renovation and has a fresh feel throughout.
Dramatic rescue: Kiwi surf champ in ICU after wipeout
Surfing legend Maz Quinn suffered spinal injuries in the accident.
Deadly waters: Urgent call for new lifejacket laws after 'staggering' stats
Coastguard boss says too many volunteers have had to "pull dead bodies from the sea".
Pay Wave: Hawaiians battling 'commodification' of precious treasure
The project has landed in court following concerns about cultural commodification.
70 students compete at Northland Scholastic Surf trials
Northland Scholastic Surf trials see big turnout from region's schools
No ocean? No problem - Surf’s up for inland Otago wave catchers
Hāwea Flat isn't the first place that springs to mind when it comes to surfing.
Local Focus: Arataki Boardriders to the rescue
Community-funded water safety programme teaches families how to respect the ocean.
‘The water was red’: Hawaii surfer recalls costly shark attack
"As I went by the gills, it let go."
Whanganui farmers catching a break
"It means we’re coming together and feeling proud to be farmers."
Local Focus: Piha surf comp relocated to Mt Maunganui
Junior surf comp relocated after damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle in Piha.
A big-wave photographer faces frigid water, sharks and currents to get the shot
New York Times: “You don’t want to get the same shots as everyone else on the boat.”
Best Beach 2023: NZ's top 10 surf beaches
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