Legendary surfer Kelly Slater has wound back the clock yet again, ousting Australian Ethan Ewing in thrilling style to advance to the quarter-finals of the Pipe Pro in Hawaii.

Surfing in the Pipe Pro has been delayed for a further day, leaving only four days to complete the season-opening event in Hawaii.

The wait continues at the Pipe Pro with competition remaining on hold, however more favourable surf conditions are forecast for Hawaii's North Shore.

The start of the World Surf League season is on hold for at least two days due to poor conditions at Hawaii's Banzai Pipeline.

Confronted with a kitten stuck in a drainage pipe, firefighters have had to use quick - and delicate - thinking to get it out. A grey kitten has been rescued by emergency services after a factory ...