The 60-Year-Old Grommet Who Realised His Mentawai Dream
A self-described “Average Joe”, Leigh Sullivan, shares his journey from Burleigh Heads to Mount Maunganui as a pre-teen, and his exacting discovery of surfing, which
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Light In The Shadows: The Taylor Hutchison Story
Very few surfers have had the weight of expectation heaped upon their shoulders quite like Taylor Hutchison. At 26, he’s come to terms with being
Billie Scott Wins Bronze At ISA World SUP Champs
Mount Maunganui-based Billie Scott has just come away with a record-equaling third place finish at the 2023 ISA World SUP & Paddleboarding Championship amidst a
WSL Dumps J-Bay, Ranch, Adds In Fiji, Perseveres With Trestles
World Surf League announces the schedule for the 2024 Championship Tour (CT), with J-Bay and Surf Ranch dropped to make room for the Olympics, while
Paige Hareb Bounces Back From Injury With Second At Nias Pro
Taranaki’s Paige Hareb has yet again shown her mettle with an outstanding performance at the 2023 Nias Pro QS5000, finishing second to her good friend,
Tommy And J-Rod On The Ice-Cream Headache Highway
At the start of winter Taranaki surfers Tom Butland and Jarred Hancox made their way south to compete in the O’Neill Coldwater Classic being held
Jack Tyro Lands Wildcard At Bells
Jack Tyro has been handed a wildcard entry into the 2023 Bells Beach Longboard Classic after winning the trials event at Bells Beach. This is
Review: Ocean & Earth Wheelie Triple Shortboard Travel Bag
FCS Freedom Leash Review: The FCS Freedom Leash promised to be lighter, stronger, with less drag, less tangle – sign me up! Looks like I
Review: FCS Freedom Helix Leash
FCS Freedom Leash Review: The FCS Freedom Leash promised to be lighter, stronger, with less drag, less tangle – sign me up! Looks like I
Ship’s Log Indian Ocean, Day 4: Rain At Roxies
Roxies is a fun little righthander in a picturesque bay that is filled with turtles, occasionally crocodiles and, at times, a boatload of Brazilians (until