Surfing

Eight years ago, an idea was hatched to help address those in the rural sector facing mental health issues. The idea? To get farmers off the farm and out surfing. Audio

This year's Olympics in Paris will showcase quite an innovative programme change with more youth-oriented sports like surfing, skateboarding, kiteboarding, sport-climbing and breaking...that's… Audio

Five years ago, Stephen Thomson saw his rural community struggling with stress, pressure, the daily grind and never ending to-do lists. He's a keen surfer, so founded the non-profit Surfing for… Audio

As well as managing 4 farms and 35 staff, Jack Raharuhi is a passionate surfer who finds his mindfulness on the water. Country Life visits him at Pāmu's Cape Foulwind farming complex near Westport. Audio

Kiwi surfing champ Paige Hareb takes us on our final SummerTimes roadtrip. Proudly Taranaki born and bred, Paige was the first kiwi female surfer to make the World Surf League Championship Tour when… Audio

Wishing you were here: Piha- Founder of Huffer clothing Steve Dunstan Audio

Surfers! Science has some news for you. Research released this morning projects waves to get taller along the west coast, and shorter on the east. To explain this futher, Dr João Albuquerque from the… Audio

Four Taranaki teenagers are hoping to carve up the opposition at the world junior surf champs in El Salvador.

Part of a 12-strong New Zealand team, the so-called Taranaki Grom Squad say they're… Video, Audio

Sixteen years ago, Kiwi businessman Glen Craig took a one-year sabbatical from his work here to pick up a 12-month contract in Vanuatu. Little did he know that he would still be there in 2022… Audio

A great white shark targeted a 14 year old surfer in the Bay of Plenty earlier this week and it's thought that it was only because he made a sudden turn of his board that potential tragedy was… Audio

If you've ever wanted to take up surfing but the mere thought of paddling out over the break again and again is exhausting, one Taranaki teacher might have the solution. Michael Parker talks to Jesse… Audio

Nancy Meherne is a keen gardener and classical music fan. You might also spot her surfing at Christchurch's Scarborough Beach. Audio

19 year-old Saffi Vette is New Zealand Women's Open Surfing Champion and has earned herself a spot on the World Surf Qualifying Series. She talks to Jesse about her love of the sport and the community… Audio

It was during a deployment to the Solomon Islands in 2013 that former Wairarapa detective sergeants Tracey and Rob Rackliff decided they were going to resign from the police and try something new… Audio, Gallery

Titirangi native Colin Macrae used to make his living as a chief engineer on super yachts. You might have seen him before if you've seen the Below Deck Sailing Yacht television series. However, Colin… Audio, Gallery

Surfing expert and General Manager of Surfing New Zealand, Ben Kennings, teaches Jesse how to get started in the sport.  Audio

Surfing is one of six sports that made their debut at the Olympics this year, along with softball, baseball, sport climbing, skateboarding and karate as the Games looked to capture a new youth market… Audio

Amanda Ellis arrived in Hawai'i in 2016 and no other place outside of New Zealand has had a stronger impact on her own personal growth than Hawai'i. She's Calling Home this morning from Manoa Valley… Audio