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Kehu Butler Second At Tweed Coast Pro

Derek MorrisonFeb 21, 2023July 25, 20240

Kehu Butler finishes second at the Oakberry Tweed Coast Pro held at Cabarita and rockets to 13th in rankings. Jordy Lawler and Sarah Baum have kicked off their 2023 competitive season perfectly with wins at the Oakberry Tweed Coast Pro World Surf League QS 5000 with Kehu giving Jordy a...

Ricardo Is Back! Kiwis Shine At Tweed Coast Pro

Derek MorrisonFeb 14, 2023February 21, 20230

Former World Championship Tour surfer Ricardo Christie is back. The talented Gizzy surfer has started his 2023 QS campaign at the Oakberry Tweed Coast Pro held at Cabarita with an impressive Round of 64 heat win. The action for Day 3 of the 2023 Oakberry Tweed Coast Pro World Surf...

Korbin Hutchings Off To Promising Start In Aussie QS Leg, Ricardo Returns To Competition

Derek MorrisonFeb 13, 2023February 21, 20230

Gisborne’s Korbin Hutchings has started his 2023 QS campaign with a superb Round of 96 heat at the 2023 Oakberry Tweed Coast Pro held at Kingscliff yesterday. The event also sees the return of Ricardo Christie to WSL competition. The QS 5,000-rated event is off and running with the opening...

40 Frames: Jai & Ava Win Cape Classic

Derek MorrisonFeb 10, 2023July 25, 20240

Ava Henderson and Jai Earnshaw prove too good in the solid waves for Westport’s 32nd Edition of the FT Dooleys Cape Classic. A new south swell filled in on the heels of the Westport Grom Comp to see the FT Dooleys Cape Classic staged at Tauranga Bay. With waves in...

40 Frames: Nine Mile Delivers For Westport Grom Comp

Derek MorrisonFeb 1, 2023July 25, 20240

Nine Mile turns it on for the Westport Grom Comp, Round 2 of The Connect Group SISA South Island Grom Series. The West Coast is developing quite a reputation for delivering quality surf conditions and contests that thrive on the charm of the local surf community. Buller Boardriders combined with...

Ava & Rocco Win Westport Grom Comp

Derek MorrisonFeb 1, 2023July 25, 20240

Ava Henderson and Rakiatea Tau win the premier Under 18 divisions at Round 2 of The Connect Group SISA South Island Grom Series. The second event of the The Connect Group South Island Grom Series was held in Westport on Friday. The event took place with beautiful weather and a...

Nats 2023: Pia Rogers Takes Top National Title At Piha

Derek MorrisonJan 14, 2023July 25, 20240

Whangamata surfer Pia Rogers wins the premier women’s division at the 2023 New Zealand Surfing Championship held today at Piha. It was a fairy tale ending for Pia Rogers who contested two finals today – finishing third to Aussie-based Kiwi Tayla Green in the Under 18 Girls. They met again...

Nats 2023: Dune Kennings Wins In Piha

Derek MorrisonJan 14, 2023July 25, 20240

Dune Kennings wins the 2023 New Zealand Surfing Championship today at Piha. In a Men’s Open final that had the crowd on its feet, local surfer Dune Kennings pulled off an extraordinary feat to become the first Piha surfer to ever win a title at his homebreak. And he did...

Nats 2023: Finals Day Preview

Derek MorrisonJan 13, 2023July 25, 20240

We’ve reached the finals day at the Nats for 2023 and, if the two Open Men’s semis from today are anything to go by, then we’re in for an explosive day at Piha. Controversy surrounds the Open Men’s first semi-final with a priority glitch causing confusion in the middle of...

Nats 2023: The Contenders

Derek MorrisonJan 10, 2023July 25, 20240

The Nats for 2023 have started at Piha with fun 2-3 foot waves providing some quality contest conditions. After two days of competition here’s our pick on the likely candidates for the 2023 titles. Even in the first few days of competition it is clear there are some favourites emerging...

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Kehu Butler Second At Tweed Coast Pro

Ricardo Is Back! Kiwis Shine At Tweed Coast Pro

Korbin Hutchings Off To Promising Start In Aussie QS Leg, Ricardo Returns To Competition

40 Frames: Jai & Ava Win Cape Classic

40 Frames: Nine Mile Delivers For Westport Grom Comp

Ava & Rocco Win Westport Grom Comp

Nats 2023: Pia Rogers Takes Top National Title At Piha

Nats 2023: Dune Kennings Wins In Piha

Nats 2023: Finals Day Preview

Nats 2023: The Contenders