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Surfer wants parking fees at popular beach used to fund lifeguards
A Hot Water Beach surfer says his club deserves a piece of the paid parking pie.
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Kelly Slater's coach on how surf park can push NZ to next level
'In a rugged coastline, it’s not always possible to find waves suitable to practise.'
Auckland Surf Park moves a step closer to reality
All going to plan, construction will start on the project in late 2024.
Spark gets go-ahead for surf lagoon data centre
Auckland's data centre boom continues, with the Dairy Flat project given the green light.
'He’s riding his eternal wave' Dad and 'soulmate' remembered as passionate surfer
Stephen Moir, 53, was a Mangawhai builder who always downed tools when there was surf.
'Worst nightmare': Kiwi paralysed after Aussie surfing accident
'Life as we knew it has been changed in an instant,' says fiancee.
Kiwi surfer paralysed in freak wipeout
Johnny Konings was left paralysed after a surfing accident at Duranbah Beach. Video / 9News
Kathmandu owner pins hopes on improved seasonal demand
Kathmandu and Rip Curl brand owner says trading has been up in recent months.
'A mum's worst nightmare': Tributes for Kiwi surfer missing off Australian beach
The father of three hasn't been seen since Friday.
Tairāwhiti clears 390,000 tonnes of debris, just 30 per cent - aims for more funding
Gisborne clears 390,000t of debris; 25-30 per cent of total from rivers, beaches.
‘Totally saved my life’: Surfing legend saved by defibrillator
Until this year, there was no defibrillator at the surf school in Christchurch.
Raglan surfer selected for Paris Olympics
Billy Stairmand is an eight-time national surf champion.
Whangamatā Area School surfers make waves overseas
Whangamata Area School surfers make it to the next round at world champs.
Stairmand, Vette named as Kiwi surfing pair for Paris Olympics
The duo will travel to France for their second and first Games respectively.
Young surfers start strong at World Junior Champs
Pauanui's 13-year-old surfing sensation continues to impress.
World Junior Surfing Championships opening ceremony
New Zealand junior surfers performed a haka at the opening ceremony of the World Junior Championships in El Salvador.
She's overcome heartbreak. Now she's tackling one of the world's 'most dangerous' waves
Gisborne's Olympic surfer Saffi Vette opens up on life's hard lessons and goals.
Junior Kiwi surfers ready to take on the world
A dozen young Kiwi surfers are taking on the Junior World Champ's.
Watch: The surprising NZ destination dubbed the 'Surfer's Paradise' for Kiwis
In and out of the water, this city has it all.
Celebrating a legend
Duke Festival of Surfing helps drive business in New Brighton Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Potential new record set for largest wave ever surfed
German big-wave surfer Sebastian Steudtner has potentially smashed his own record.
Tairua surfers shine at NZ Boardrider Club Championships
The competition was held in Whangamatā on the weekend.
Surf legend Kelly Slater calls time on career
An emotional Kelly Slater has called time on his legendary surfing career.
Search on for person missing off Raglan coast
Police had a report about 6.28pm about people needing help in the water.
Cow-abunga: American surf park developer buying Dairy Flat cattle farm
Perfect waves, incredible experiences for surfers, families and kids envisaged at park.
Whangamatā Area School scoops up win at inaugural surfing event
The inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival was held at Muriwai this week.
Police Hang-10:7 - 'Drop-in police' surfboard sold to ‘junior cadet’
We know about the law of the land. What about the law of the waves?
Young Northlander rides wave of success to world champs
Indi-Lee Ruddell started competing in surfing to meet more girls to surf with.
Pāuanui surfer makes a splash at NZ Women’s Surf Festival
Pauanui girl sets record for youngest winner.
Inaugural Women's Surf Festival to make waves in Pauanui
Female surfers from across New Zealand will descend on the Coromandel this weekend.