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Kayakers paddle Huka Falls
Professional kayakers are paddling over Huka Falls near Taupō despite warnings. Video / Supplied, Fourb.nz

Mount Monster 2024
340 competitors took part in the prestigious Race One Surf Craft Mount Monster held at Mount Maunganui on Saturday. Video / Geoff Cox

'Had to make a decision': Why Kiwi AmCup star swapped teams for SailGP
After defending the America's Cup, teammates became SailGP rivals for Andy Maloney.

History reborn: Waiwera water slide back in business
Nestled on a hillside at Northland's Lake Edwin sits an iconic piece of New Zealand history ready to open this weekend. Video / Blackhawk Film Production

Liv Mackay recounts the women’s America’s Cup
Team NZ helm Liv Mackay recounts the women’s America’s Cup. Video / Chris Reive

Alinghi Red Bull Racing suffers mast failure
Alinghi Red Bull Racing suffered a mast failure on the eve of the final America's Cup preliminary regatta. Video / America's Cup

'The sort of thing dreams are made of' Rowing NZ Olympic success
A tribute to the success the rowing team from New Zealand experienced during their time at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024. Video / NZ Herald

Kea Kids News: 9-year-old wakeboarding prodigy is headed to the World Champs
Waikato kid Harper is only nine, but she’s already making waves on the wakeboarding scene! Reporter Anne hits Lake Karapiro ahead of Harper’s big trip to the Gold Coast.

9 adrenaline-fuelled adventures in NZ (that don't involve bungy jumping)
When planning future Kiwi family holidays, consider stepping out of your comfort zone.

More than just a summer destination: Mount Maunganui is a hidden gem in autumn
There's plenty to see year-round in The Mount.

Te Hāpaitanga — to lift; to raise
Te Hāpaitanga is a holistic coach development initiative enabling more women to pursue and maintain careers in high performance coaching in New Zealand.

Cambridge jetski racer to test new waters at overseas competitions
The 19-year-old has been racing for only 15 months.

Whangamatā Area School scoops up win at inaugural surfing event
The inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival was held at Muriwai this week.

Don't know what to do this weekend? Here's what's on in Auckland
You have the whole weekend to try out these epic events happening across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Jet skiers descend on Lake Karāpiro for national champs
About 40 competitors from across New Zealand will take part in the event.

Kiwis named for the 2024 Olympic Regatta in Marseille
Five Kiwi sailors have been named to compete in four sailing classes at the Paris Olympics, as part of the initial sailing squad. Video / Alyse Wright

Kea Kids News: Pain and glory at Great Barrier Island’s 2024 Manu Competition
Otto proves popping manu is not for the weak after a stinging back flop, but what will the judges think? Aotea tamariki are back with an all new year of splash and flash as Kea Kids News reporter Nixie brings us to the annual Manu Competition!

Community hero resuscitates local lifeguard service
The club almost closed due to the effects of Covid-19, but Skill brought it back to life.

'Pacific Island DNA': First-time competitors reflect on Waka Ama Nationals
Thousands descended on Lake Karāpiro and for some paddlers it was their first nationals.

'Voyagers': Waka ama a second home for Pacific people
Pacific paddlers competing at the waka ama nationals say more Pasifika should compete.

From 5 to 82, paddlers at Lake Karāpiro go for gold
The Waka Ama Sprint Nationals have been around since 1990.