Raglan's Billy Stairmand wins record sixth national surfing titleSUPPLIED Raglan surfer Billy Stairmand is no stranger to the New Zealand open men's trophy. Raglan's Billy Stairmand won a record sixth national open men's surfing title on Saturday, dedicating the victory to his late mother. FAIRFAX Former world junior champion Ella Williams defended her national open women's title. Buchanan, who won his last national open title in 1987, was in attendance to witness Stairmand's achievement. Williams had to work hard to win her second open title.

Source: Stuff January 14, 2017 07:38 UTC