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Star Aussie surfers tested by tricky conditions in NZ

Jack Robinson is hoping his luck is turning after a lean start to the 2026 World Surf League tour. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

World surfing champion Molly Picklum remains in the hunt for her first title of the year while Jack Robinson got some sweet revenge in the men's field at the New Zealand Pro.

Picklum withstood a late challenge from French surfer Vahine Fierro to move through to the quarter-finals at Manu Bay in Ragland on day two of the World Surf League competition.

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