Coronavirus fears: First major sporting event in NZ postponed
The event would see the first WSL event in New Zealand in more than five years.
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Parking passes and checkpoint proposed amid Piha traffic concerns
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Watch: The greatest rescue in big wave surfing history
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Sunny Garcia is speaking to family after finally waking from a coma.
Another Kiwi surfer earns Olympic qualification
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Ella Williams set to become NZ's first Olympic surfer
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