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The world's newest wavepool in Texas
The world's newest wave pool in Texas. / American Wave Machines
Hareb takes historic win at wave pool
Kiwi surfer Paige Hareb has etched her name in the history books
Paige Hareb on track in Founders' Cup bid
Paige Hareb displayed her talents to lift the World Team into Founders' Cup contention.
Perfect wave awaits Paige Hareb
Paige Hareb will be let loose at Kelly Slater's Surf Ranch this weekend.
How the Olympics is causing an allegiance shift in surfing
World no.4 Tatiana Weston-Webb will represent Brazil instead of Hawaii going forward.
Ella Williams joins first-ever ISA athletes' panel
"To be there for the other athletes, to be a voice for them it plays a really big part."
Surfer rides 'biggest wave ever'
Brazilian Rodrigo Koxa has been credited with a world record for riding the biggest wave.
Elliot Paerata Reid surfs the Greymouth bar
NZ surfer Elliot Paerata Reid catches waves on the Greymouth bar. / Supplied by Jonathan Smit
Patea Area School's values recognised at Parliament
They received a certificate and $3000 due to their innovative curriculum
'Lucky to be alive' - man adrift at sea for 3 hours
A surfer was rescued off Whanganui's Kai Iwi Beach after friends realised he'd gone.
NZ surfing closing gap on world's best
High performance camps could see Kiwi surfers do damage on top level, says Ella Williams.
World Surf League event called off after shark attacks
WSL called off the Margaret River Pro after two shark attacks at West Australia beaches.
Ripping backhand falls short for Hareb
Paige Hareb looks to regather after less-than-ideal return to World Tour.
Fannings incredible surfing career
Mick Fanning bows out of pro surfing after an incredible career. video / WSL
Fanning falls short of fairytale finish
No fairytale finish as the curtain falls on Mick Fanning's illustrious career.
Six-time world champ gets better of Hareb
Paige Hareb has suffered and early exit from the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach.
Paige Hareb reaches World Tour half century
A decade after making her World Tour debut, Paige Hareb will compete in her 50th event.
Nothing's changed for surfing photographers
Reports World Surf League asked photographers not to zoom in on women 'largely inaccurate'
No butts about it - times are changing in surfing
The #metoo movement has reached the World Surf League.
Watch: Surfing champ wipes out before even entering water
It was a bad day at the office for the two-time defending World Surf League champion.
Hareb named for ground-breaking team's event
Paige Hareb will take part in a groundbreaking team's event at Kelly Slater's Surf Ranch
Hareb's World Tour return cut short
Paige Hareb has been eliminated early in her return to the World Tour.
No more waiting as Hareb returns to the top
Paige Hareb's battle to get back in the water on the World Tour ends in a matter of days.
Mayor welcomes 110 international students
Mayor urges young people to make friends and try new experiences.
'Take surfing on board,' Christie asks
Ricardo Christie is set to grind away on the QS for another year - but he'll have help.
Size awaits Kiwi surfers in Newcastle
Kiwi surfers gear up for another shot at qualifying for the World Tour.
Teen drops out to chase surfing dream
Tiana-Breeze de Mooij was given a choice: stay in school, or surf full-time.
Forget America's Cup, foiling surfboards take over NZ
Just as on a yacht, the foil is a more efficient way to harness the ocean's energy.