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Fiji, As Seen From A Kiwi Photographer’s Perspective

Hayden CampbellNov 13, 20190

Southern surf photographer, Hayden Campbell, ditches his hood, steamer and booties in favour of some Pacific Island charm in the form of the crystal blue waters of Cloudbreak. Camera in tow, here’s his first story for New Zealand Surf Journal, directly from the coral heads of one of our most...

As The Whistle Blows: Life At Teahupo’o, Tahiti

Derek MorrisonSep 3, 2019September 10, 20190

Our friends at Flatroc Films capture a glimpse of life as it is inside the World Championship Tour when it coincides with a macking swell at Teahupo’o reef pass in French Polynesia, Tahiti. Prepare to be mesmerised. Press play. Enjoy.

Tahiti Pro Wrap: Owen Wright Wins, Ricardo Exits Early

Derek MorrisonSep 3, 2019October 8, 20190

Owen Wright caps off a remarkable comeback with a win at the Teahupo’o reef pass in the Tahiti Pro presented by Hurley. Wright, who suffered a traumatic brain injury at Pipeline in 2015, took down an in-form Gabriel Medina to claim the Tahiti title for his first time. A sleepy...

Book Review: Barbarian Days, A Surfing Life by William Finnegan

Darren EadeJan 4, 2019February 8, 20191

“Surfers are self-centered arseholes sometimes.” I’m sure the surf obsessed among us recognise this sentiment. It’s in that moment when your partner catches you looking out the window at the toetoe plants for wind directions, and checking the tides at the most inconvenient times of the day. I suspect this...

Five Minutes With: Surfing Filmmaker Jonathan Smit

Derek MorrisonDec 24, 2018December 24, 20180

Surf filmmakers in New Zealand tend to be passionate creatives lured to surfing by the curiosity of a colourful culture. They shine a light on surfing that is often a beautiful as it is compelling. Christchurch and Gold Coast-based filmmaker Jonathan Smit epitomises this ethos. He turns the creative dial...

Finding Gonad Man Living Large On Norfolk Island

Derek MorrisonOct 10, 2018October 10, 20180

What is it about island living that sets a pace of life that is two parts relaxation, two parts lifestyle and one part work? Norfolk Island is a little rock in the South Pacific with exactly these values. It impressed us with its character, abundance of waves and an actual...

Fiji Launchpad 2017: Four Rising Stars Versus Cloudbreak

Derek MorrisonSep 27, 2018February 8, 20190

Friday is our last day in Fiji. It is a day of mixed emotions. Firstly, it is sad to leave the friends we’ve made but nice to know we’ll soon return to our families and friends. Our boatman Felipé has a tear in his eye as he hugs each of...

Insider: Top 10 Tips For An Epic Samoan Surf Trip

Derek MorrisonSep 12, 2018February 8, 20190

A surf trip to the idyllic, laidback islands of Upolu, Samoa, has to rate as one of the best experiences of the South Pacific. Time it with a decent swell and you’ll be in the firing line for some of the most memorable waves of your life. Here’s our top...

Travel Notes: Samoa’s Infectious Charm

Derek MorrisonSep 12, 2018February 8, 20190

We’ve just experienced a fia fia – a local carnival that welcomes guests into a village in Samoa. In our case that’s Salani village on the southern shores of Upolu, Samoa. We’re here for a group 40th – a bunch of mates using the milestone to chalk up some island...