New Zealand'He can walk': Auckland mum berated in pool car park as stranger questions 7yo son’s hidden disabilityThe mother said they were hit with racist and ableist remarks immediately after parking. 24 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Not in a rush': Mount Maunganui surf club stays shut after fatal Mauao landslideLifeguards are now working from a Portacom and containers along the Main Beach. 23 Feb 05:02 PM
SportTeen swimmer chases sub-minute butterfly goal and Olympic dreamHer training week packs in eight swim sessions, two gym workouts and a run.17 Feb 07:00 PM
AucklandWorkSafe inspector to return to Auckland pool after second serious hydroslide injury09 Feb 08:48 PM
New ZealandWatch: Man attempting world-record swim joined by orca in shallows at popular NZ beach08 Feb 05:04 AM
AucklandBoy faces lifelong dental damage after hydroslide smash, days after closure over lost finger07 Feb 04:00 PM
Sport'A bit more comfortable with them': Ocean swimmer Jono Ridler on shark encounters03 Feb 05:01 AM
World'Superhuman effort': Teen swims hours through swells to lead rescuers to familyHe swam for more than four hours, ditching his life jacket when it became too heavy.02 Feb 07:07 AM
New ZealandHelena Bay slip still moving as isolated communities face months of disruptionThe council says removing more than 100,000cu m of debris will take three months.29 Jan 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandGifted young lawyer planned to propose to partner before Coromandel beach tragedyHis partner told him: 'When you propose to me I’ll say yes.'28 Jan 01:39 AM
New ZealandDiver’s death: Family remember ‘quiet, humble, caring’ father"I’m truly blessed to have been raised by a dad like him,” says Peter Walker's daughter. 22 Jan 05:00 AM
CrimeRemuera man admits secretly filming nearly 400 victims in Newmarket pool changing room'That person has completely violated our community.'21 Jan 04:00 PM
AucklandLegal profession mourns 'shining star' after young lawyer's Coromandel deathThe 37-year-old barrister was pulled from the water at Hāhei Beach on Monday.21 Jan 07:21 AM
WorldAre global shark attacks on the rise, and where do most cases occur?After a number of attacks in Australia, we look at the data across the globe.20 Jan 10:00 PM
WorldBoy, 12, fights for life after 'devastating' Sydney Harbour shark attackThe talented football player had been swimming with friends before the attack.20 Jan 05:50 AM
AucklandMost Auckland beaches unsafe to swim due to faecal contaminationHeavy rain has put many of Auckland's beaches off-limits to swimmers. 16 Jan 07:00 AM
SportShark encounter and heatwave tests ultra-swimmer on epic coast missionJono Ridler is swimming 1600km from North Cape to Wellington over 90 days.14 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'Not traditional whakapapa': Popular hot pools changes its name after three decadesOPINION: Changing the name of Parakai Hot Pools isn't erasing history - it's restoring it.12 Jan 03:59 PM
New Zealand'Had me retching': Christchurch beach closed due to 'ungodly' smell of raw sewageA public health warning has been issued after raw sewage flowed into the busy beach.10 Jan 05:17 AM
New ZealandSummer scorcher: The Bay swim spots to enjoy and those to avoid this weekendMany people in the region will be looking for the perfect place to cool off this weekend. 09 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Stinking hot’: Campers grateful to be at the lake as scorcher weekend loomsWhen it’s not even 8am and the tent is already a sauna, there's only one thing to do.08 Jan 03:25 AM
New ZealandSummer injury surge: Holiday hotspot racks up 7700 ACC claimsHundreds of injuries across the region were linked to swimming and surfing.08 Jan 12:00 AM
SportWhy Kiwi swimmer is setting off on 1609km epic journey'I’ve really fully committed to this. I’ve burned the boats, so to speak.'04 Jan 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFrom CRL to Costco: The mega projects that will change 2026’s skylineTe Waihorotiu Station and the CRL promise to transform central Auckland travel.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSwimmer’s 1600km mission to end bottom trawling and protect the oceanThe 35-year-old plans to swim up to 30km a day for roughly 90 days.03 Jan 11:43 PM
OpinionHow to safely clear water from your ears after swimming this summerOPINION: Simple tricks such as tilting your head or cupping your ear can help drain water.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Lucky and blessed': Shirley Hooper honoured after 50 years of service to women's sportPāpāmoa's Shirley Hooper receives NY honour for services to netball and artistic swimming.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupō recipients namedThey include a former mayor, doctor, and two Citizens Advice Bureau managers.30 Dec 04:00 PM
SportSports honours: The stars and quiet achievers in the New Year HonoursScott Dixon, Lorraine Moller and Martin Guptill are among those recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Entertainment'Couldn’t be a prouder dad': Gordon Ramsay celebrates daughter Holly’s wedding to Olympic swimmerHolly Ramsay, 25, wed Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty, 30, at Bath Abbey.28 Dec 04:32 AM