PremiumPremiumSportWhy world champion surfer stepped away while on topWorld champion talks taking time off in 2020 to refresh and refocus ahead of return to NZ.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi kids are playing less sport. Why skateboarding, surfing might replace rugby, cricketStudents in sports are declining - and teachers in sports are plunging.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportWorld champion signs up for new NZ surfing eventThe world champion will headline the sport's biggest event to grace New Zealand shores.15 Feb 05:00 PM
SportHorror as big wave surfer pummelledA pro surfer was injured and sent to hospital after getting pummelled by a huge wave.11 Feb 09:30 PM
New ZealandParking passes and checkpoint entry to Piha Pro surf competitionWith Kelly Slater's announcement and more big names to come the interest is growing.10 Feb 01:36 AM
SportBiggest name in surfing to headline new NZ eventThe biggest name in surfing is heading to New Zealand.08 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportKiwi pair get spots in Piha Pro seriesThe first male entries into the Piha Pro have gone to two local surfers.01 Feb 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMeet the Kiwi surfer bringing the world's biggest acts to BaliThere is one major Kiwi artist on his wish list he hasn't been able to secure, yet.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportTeenage surf sensation Ava Henderson wants to ride a wave into the OlympicsPlastic not fantastic - what our teenage surfing champion finds in the water.15 Jan 02:30 AM
Sport14-year-old surfer stuns all to take out NZ titleAva Henderson didn't plan on entering the open field. Now, she's the national champion.11 Jan 06:38 AM
New ZealandParking passes and checkpoint proposed amid Piha traffic concernsPre-paid parking passes and even a checkpoint are mooted to handle the large crowds.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Someone was swept out and I felt sick': Lifeguards open up about west coast patrols"I heard someone had got swept out and I felt sick. I almost went back to vomit."04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Bay Groms helping kids get surf smartThree local dads are 'wicked role models'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Jan 08:36 PM
New ZealandChristmas Day water chaos: Sharks, orca sightings close Auckland beachesSeveral paddleboarders reported seeing 2m-long shark close to shore.25 Dec 05:07 PM
SportGenius or a disgrace? Surfing furore after 'absolute dick move'The World Surf League's title race exploded in unbelievable scenes after a ruthless move.19 Dec 10:00 PM
Sport'Soul surfer' awarded Piha Pro wildcardThe Piha Pro has secured its first big-name competitor for their inaugural competition.14 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: White Island victims remembered in paddle out"People who came to holiday here won't be going home." Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Dec 07:02 AM
SportKiwi causes massive sporting upsetRicardo Christie has advanced to the finals at the World Surf League Pipe Masters.11 Dec 10:00 PM
Sport'I wake up and feel totally alone': Sports great opens up on mental woes'I have my own challenges and things that are really tough for me to express'11 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsKelly Slater wants to surf in the Olympics. His neighbour is in the wayNew York Times: Slater and his friend both hope to compete. There's only room for one.07 Dec 05:00 AM
Sport'We dodged a bullet': Moment boy is knocked from surfboard by sharkWatch: GoPro captures moment young surfer is knocked from his board into the water.03 Dec 08:55 PM
SportWatch: The greatest rescue in big wave surfing historyWatch: Big wave surfer's dramatic rescue in Portugal.22 Nov 07:19 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Pāpāmoa groms surf with Aussie heroFormer world champ Joel Parkinson meets Pāpāmoa groms. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandShark attack victim: Why I'm going back in the waterScars from shark attack not just physical for Northland surfie.12 Oct 04:00 PM
Sport'One day at a time': Surfing legend speaks after comaSunny Garcia is speaking to family after finally waking from a coma.17 Sep 07:15 PM
SportAnother Kiwi surfer earns Olympic qualificationBilly Stairmand has joined Ella Williams in securing qualification to surf at the Olympics13 Sep 09:00 PM
SportSurfing's coming home: All you need to know about NZ's big breakNZ is making its return to the international surf scene - here's all you need to know.13 Sep 04:04 AM
SportPiha confirmed to host World Surf League challenger eventSome of the world's top surfers are set to head to New Zealand.09 Sep 09:38 PM
SportElla Williams set to become NZ's first Olympic surferElla Williams has unofficially qualified to surf at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.09 Sep 03:38 AM
Sport'It's all very complicated': Kiwi surfers' confusing road to the OlympicsElla Williams might have found the best way to not get hung up on Olympic qualification.31 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandGivealittle page set up for Raglan shooting survivor Bianca BuckleyAll-female group rocked by the tragic event and wanted to do something to help.19 Aug 07:37 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelIreland takes on Hawaii as big surf capital of the worldNew York Times: On any given day, hardy throngs of learners, are braving waves of Ireland.17 Aug 04:20 AM
New ZealandWakeboarder rides down Te Awa stream in NapierWakeboarder rides down Te Awa stream in Napier. Video / SuppliedWatch26 Jul 09:18 PM
SportKiwi Ricardo Christie on track for historic Olympics berthRicardo Christie is on track to be one of the first ever Olympic Games surfers.26 Jul 07:00 AM
