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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Surfing: Kiwis to square off in world first
The quarter finals of the women's world surfing championship tour event off Taranaki will feature a classic hometown clash.
Surfing: Kiwi teen eliminates world champ
Sarah Mason pulled off a colossal upset by eliminating world champion Stephanie Gilmore from the world surfing champs in Taranaki.
Surfing: Dream debut for young Mason
Rising NZ star Sarah Mason snatched the limelight from compatriot Paige Hareb at the women's world surfing championships in Taranaki.
Surfing: Hareb hot in opening round
Paige Hareb produced the second best ride of the day as the third leg of the women's world surfing championship tour finally began off the coast of Taranaki today.
Teen rides out wave of protest
NZ's pioneering female surfer seems certain to venture into troubled waters off her beloved Taranaki coast this weekend.
Giant waves hit surf comp spectators
Two six metre walls of water caught dozens of Mavericks Surfing Contest spectators off-guard and knocked them to a rocky Californian beach.
Waves hit US surf comp spectators
Two six metre walls of water knocked spectators onto a rocky beach, significantly injuring 13.
Surfing: Kiwi nears grand final
Kiwi Ben Poulter is just two great waves away from the grand final at the ISA junior world surfing championships at Piha.
