Even the biggest names in surfing couldn't comprehend the scenes they were watching.

Seven-time national champion Billy Stairmand in no stranger to success at home.

11 years ago, Paige Hareb won the most important contest of her career.

The 2000 world champion was found unconscious at his home in Oregon.

Tensions were high at the Rip Curl Pro when a dark shape was spotted beneath the waves.

What made Winx the best horse in history, potentially the Kiwi training her?

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Incredible footage shows the moment a surfer was saved by a "heroic" man on a jetski.

Fanning reveals the events of that day — and the resulting media whirlwind.

NZ will be represented on both the men's and women's draws on the Championship Tour.

The surfing legend described the video as the "most disgusting thing" he'd ever seen.

Surfers from around the globe have paid their respects to those affected by the shootings.

Slater is in New Zealand to play Tara Iti golf course as a guest of owner Ric Kayne.

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The teenager was hunted down and kicked while riding a wave back to shore.

Ella Williams has kicked off her campaign in the best possible way.

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Teen stabilised, flown to Middlemore Hospital by the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

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World Surf League hopes to return to New Zealand, but will it happen any time soon?

Some travel the world looking for a dream wave, others just step out their front door.

"You just have to know where to go and when to go."

You can tell a lot about a surfing break simply by looking at its name.

For a place that literally sticks out on a map, Taranaki has done well to remain hidden.

Ever wanted to go surfing alongside a pro? You'd have a good chance in Raglan.

When the Whangamatā Bar is working, it's a world-class break. But it isn't always working.

"They don't bring people back from something like that normally."

British surfer Tom Butler is confident he broke the record.