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  •   Home > News > Living & Travel

    There will be a Kiwi flavour to the inaugural Piha Pro in March

    There will be a Kiwi flavour to the inaugural Piha Pro in March


    Current national men's open champion and Piha local Elliot Paerata-Reid and Mount Maunganui's Kehu Butler have been given wildcards.

    Both have competed on the World Surf League Qualifying Series.

    Hawaiian surfer Bethany Hamilton has already been confirmed in the women's field, with several other big names expected in the coming weeks.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    International:
    A generation of activists like Grace Oo are taking up arms against Myanmar's military 15:36

    Soccer:
    Auckland FC's Jake Brimmer believes the presence of their supporters - the Port - may be their lucky charm 15:26

    Tennis:
    The seeded American players are seemingly cruising through to the fourth round at the Australian tennis Open, early on day seven 14:56

    International:
    Human remains found as New Zealand landslide search moves to recovery 14:56

    Rugby:
    Test halfback Noah Hotham is hoping for an injury-free year after spending a large chunk of 20-25 on the sidelines 14:26

    Basketball:
    Another blow for the New Zealand Breakers, following last night's heartbreaking two-point overtime home loss to the Adelaide 36ers 14:06

    Lower South Island:
    Heavy rain and probably the strongest winds seen this week on the Tour of Southland are making the final stage even more gruelling 14:06

    Basketball:
    Coach Petteri Koponen is putting his hand up for the crucial turnover in the Breakers overtime defeat to Adelaide in basketball's NBL 13:46

    Law and Order:
    A person is in custody after breaking through the cordon at Mauao 13:46

    Law and Order:
    A homicide investigation has been launched in Clutha, following the death of a woman last night 12:26


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