Surf

With some of Auckland's most famous beaches on the west coast still closed due to the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle, surfers are travelling further to get their fix.

Security cordons remain in place… 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

Jamie Troughton is the Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service chair and joins Anna to chat about today's conditions and the closure of the beach last night due to 4 metre swells caused by the volcanic… Audio

For today's surf update we're heading to Mount Maunganui where Jamie Troughton is the Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service chair. Audio

We head to Tahunanui Beach in Nelson for a surf update with Aaron Lyttle, the Club Captain of Nelson Surf Life Saving Club. Audio

We're heading to Fitzroy beach in New Plymouth where Todd Velvin is the President of Fitzroy Surf Lifesaving Club and joins Jesse to update us on the weather and surf conditions. Audio

Jesse checks in with Matt Millward, the Head life guard at the Whanagamata Surf Life Saving Club. Audio

Raglan-based musician Reiki Ruawai has been playing alongside father Brian in the iconic roots-reggae band Cornerstone Roots for many years, but his new single 'Miller' marks his solo debut.  Audio

Motivational speaker and author Jimi Hunt says mental illness is an epidemic that we can no longer ignore. The formerly Mexico-based Kiwi says improving your mental fitness just one percent every day… Audio

Sophie Scott-Maunder and Jonathan Shirley of Wellington band Beatcomber talk to Elliott Childs about their new EP Creature Comforts and the difficulties of having half the band living in the UK. Audio

In this episode of Voices; we look at water safety and efforts to improve water competencies for migrants. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio

Surf lifesavers on Auckland's notoriously dangerous West Coast are pleading for beachgoers to be responsible after rescuing 35 people over the weekend. Audio

Vanuatu surfer to open a surfboard shaping business. Audio