"Rip Curl did it later with a much bigger budget, but in a way Headworx started the Search thing," says Murray Bourton about his pioneering surf brand.

Wild Kiwi action from the south end of the South Island. 

Surf World Museum Currumbin is now the permanent home for the Caballito de Totora and holds the distinction as the only exhibitor of a Peruvian reed board in Australia.

"The World Surf League are reviewing the number of events in Australia, having decided there will be only two events rather than the current three."

Albee Layer has been a standout at Jaws the last few seasons, but this clip sees Layer mix it up at other breaks on the Valley Isle.

A surf photographer tries to buy his own photo which was stolen on the 'net. A short warning for all who advertise their wares online.

Most surfers know of the daily tidal cycles and the effects it has on the surf, but there's one more contributing factor to the current sea level, the atmosphere.