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
The 32-year-old suffered critical spinal injures after slamming head-first into a sandbar.
Finding somewhere to surf without a crowd is increasingly important for surfers.
The club almost closed due to the effects of Covid-19, but Skill brought it back to life.
A local says the shallow bar with strong rips is dangerously crowded with beginners.
Surf Life Saving crews were called out after seeing others in the water aiding the victim.
'All they did was inject another level of risk ... the CEO is not the problem here.'
The second round of this year's Billabong Grom Series at Whangamatā had a few surprises.
Welcome to the kaleidoscopic world of New Zealand's sporting time capsule.
Tricky timing, talk of backlash as Rip Curl tests waters in emotive issue.
The worst ocean conditions are expected to arrive on Monday.
The sea lion made an appearance during the 2024 National Surfing Champs on Sunday.
'Whatever is challenging you, there will be a light at the end of the tunnel.'
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
The rāhui near Ahipara is in place after a diver went missing on December 23.
'Don’t swim where people are fishing...and avoid swimming at dawn and dusk'.
GM of Surf Life Saving NZ Northern region Zac Franich gives us his top tips and tricks for staying safe this summer in and around the water. Video / Carson Bluck
The proposed judging and camera tower is criticised as an environmental risk.
The annual Surfing for Farmers season kicks off in Waikato.
She's no longer making sunscreen in her kitchen.
Nilesh Bhikha used a work credit card on a $949 Koru Club membership.
The proposed Auckland Surf Park is currently in the final consenting stage.
It's robust and low-maintenance, built to withstand the very severe coastal environment.
'One board went to five, five went to 10, and so on – end of story.'
Surfing could soon come to Dairy Flat in the form of a wave pool.
Iwi of Origin won by Ngāpuhi at the Aotearoa Māori Surfing Titles.
New York Times: Hawaii's homegrown artist shares island gems close to his heart.
Art and culture combine in collaboration with global brand Quiksilver.
Shiva the carpet python had been making waves on social media.
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
Charitable trust helps young people leave their troubled pasts behind.
Surfing, furniture-maker Peter Claydon now shapes wooden surfboards.
Saffi Vette's introduction to one of the world's gnarliest waves was cut short by injury.
Surfing? Water sports? RV camping? This Texas water park has it all.