Raglan surfers Billy Stairmand and Maya Mateja have claimed the premier divisions of the 2026 National Surfing Championships north from Gisborne.

The 2026 National Surfing Championships will bring New Zealand’s surfing community together on the Gisborne coastline with one of the largest and most diverse fields in recent decades.

The most prestigious domestic surfing competition is set to return to one of New Zealand’s iconic surf regions, with the 2026 National Surfing Championships confirmed for Gisborne, Tairāwhiti, January 11th - 17th, 2026.

Dunedin 16-year-old Alexis Owen caused a big upset at the NZ Surf National taking the title from eight-time champion Billy St

Two more New Zealand athletes have recorded top-10 results on day two at the Paris Olympics.

NZ canoe slalom paddler Luuka Jones bounces back well on the opening day of the women's K1 event.