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Strong winds and two-metre swells left a surfer struggling to make it back to Fitzroy Beach in New Plymouth.

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2026-08-17

Last seen

2026-08-17

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Latest related news (2026-08-17)

Surfer rescued 200 metres offshore in ‘extremely challenging’ conditions — Stuff
Police praise member of public after surfer stuck in swells saved — RNZ
Fitzroy Beach surfer rescued by lifeguards in 40-knot winds — Stuff.co.nz