Manu Bay is world-famous for its left hand point breaks.

Surf mecca Manu Bay in for spruce-up ahead of World Surf League event

The upgrades come as Raglan prepares for an influx of visitors, with the event expected to draw international attention and large crowds.

Thu, Apr 9

The town been selected as the fourth stop on the 2026 tour – one of twelve international locations showcasing some of the world's best professional surfers (File image).

Raglan to host World Surfing League Championship Tour stop in May

New Zealand will stage its first‑ever combined men's and women's WSL Championship Tour event, bringing top surfers and a major tourism boost to the Waikato.

Mon, Jan 26

Danielle Richards has become one of New Zealand's first female professional coaches at club level.

Surf Lifesaving champ swaps racing cap for coach's clipboard

Five-time Ironwoman winner Danielle Richards has become one of New Zealand's first female professional coaches at club level.

January 22, 2025

Whale breach seen during Paris Olympics surfing semifinal in Tahiti

Whale breach seen during Paris Olympics surfing semifinal in Tahiti

A safe distance from athletes, the whale breached and gave spectators and photographers the Olympic moment of a lifetime.

August 6, 2024

Le Journal: Day 4 update from the Paris Olympics

Le Journal: Day 4 update from the Paris Olympics

Chris Chang has all the action you might have missed overnight, with a Kiwi angle of course.

July 31, 2024

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe in action at the Madrid Sevens.

Athletes in action: Black Ferns Sevens begin defence of Olympic gold

The NZ women begin pool play at Stade de France in their bid to reprise their Tokyo 2020 triumph.

July 28, 2024

Erika Fairweather contests the world swimming championships.

Athletes in action: Swimmers, cyclists chase first NZ Olympic medals

The first full day of competition at Paris sees Kiwis contesting 10 sports, including women's 400m freestyle and cycling time trials.

July 27, 2024

Billy Stairmand and Saffi Vette are representing New Zealand at the Olympic surf events in Tahiti, 16,000km from Paris.

Olympics: Kiwi surfers gear up for events a world away from Paris

Billy Stairmand and Saffi Vette are representing New Zealand at the Olympic surf events in Tahiti – 16,000km from Paris.

July 26, 2024