So what criteria does New Zealand’s best surf beach need to tick? Not only should it be a primo spot for swells and “hanging ten”, this destination should ideally appeal to non-surfers ...

To the uninitiated competitive surfing can be confusing. What is the priority system for example? Who decides which surfer gets to ride a wave? How are rides scored? Is an aerial manoeuvre worth ...

Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) can confirm that a swimmer, who went missing at Piha yesterday afternoon, remains unfound. Seven swimmers got into trouble in rough sea conditions. Surf ...

This weekend, Waihī Beach will host an extraordinary weekend of international surf boat racing, bringing together some of the ...

One man was swept off the rocks North of Bethells beach around 7:30pm last night, two others managed to get the injured and ...

Because, who needs an audience? We've rounded up the best surf breaks in New Zealand to learn or refine your skills in time for next year.

The Zealand surf guide download is a convenient, organized format of our Zealand travel website content and includes up to 7-day forecasts for surfing travel areas in Zealand. Easy to print or use ...