Commonwealth GamesMore gold in the water! Unheralded Kiwi swimmer wins backstroke finalAndrew Jeffcoat's sudden emergence in Birmingham has taken him all the way to the top.01 Aug 07:12 PM
PremiumPremiumCommonwealth GamesAnatomy of a victory: How Lewis Clareburt conquered swimming legendThe Kiwi double gold medallist produced a special performance to beat one of his idols.01 Aug 02:00 AM
Commonwealth GamesWater champion! Lewis Clareburt storms to gold at GamesClareburt has delivered in stunning style on the promise he has long shown.30 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCommonwealth Games'Camp mum': Pascoe embraces new role in BirminghamThe 19-time Paralympic medallist has opted for a vastly reduced programme at these Games.25 Jul 06:00 PM
SportDrowning swimmer banned from world championshipsThe swimmer that passed out and needed to be rescued has been handed some bad news.25 Jun 09:20 PM
SportSwimmer stopped breathing for two minutes during underwater rescueShe said the incident was much more terrifying than it may have initially seemed.23 Jun 08:44 PM
SportSwim star faints in pool, rescued mid-eventTragedy was narrowly avoided at the world championships in Budapest.23 Jun 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumSport'Trans women are not taking over': Sport is again split over inclusivenessNew York Times: Only one known trans athlete has won an Olympic medal in a women's event.22 Jun 10:44 PM
SportWorld swimming adopts new policy for transgender athletesWorld swimming's governing body has adopted new rules for transgender athletes.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Commonwealth GamesQ&A with Lanihei Connolly: The rising swimming star heading to Comm GamesThe Auckland Baradene College student will be the youngest competitor on the team.14 Jun 04:40 AM
New Zealand'I said the biggest yes!': Dazzling diamond for swimming queen Dame Sophie PascoeOur most decorated Paralympian has another reason to celebrate.11 Jun 07:38 PM
OpinionHamish ClarkHamish Clark: 'Don't drop the ball now' - the new stadium must go ahead despite increased costsOPINION: Now is the time for city leaders to be brave, step up and be decisive.01 Jun 07:00 PM
TravelTiktoker's gross reason to avoid swim-up bars"Vacation pro-trip: do not hang out in the pool where the swim-up bar is."23 May 11:20 PM
New ZealandUretiti Beach not patrolled despite being known drowning hot spotReport highlights coroners' comments after four Northland drownings23 May 05:00 PM
Commonwealth GamesWill love triangle ruin Cody Simpson's swimming dream?An Olympic star is set to crush the ex-pop star's dream of swimming for Australia.19 May 09:00 PM
SportAussie sporting legend's ex-partner dies in BaliIan Thorpe's former partner Ryan Channing died suddenly in Bali at the age of 32.12 May 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumSportNot defeated yet: Napier's Jeff Reid narrowly missed record but aims to swim Cook Strait againJeff Reid did not touch the rocks but he has not given up on his Cook Strait swim record.08 May 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumCommonwealth Games'Dream come true - again': Kiwi swimmer's battle to get back in blackGasson wasn't going to let shoulder injuries and Olympic disappointment hold her back.05 May 12:33 AM
OlympicsKo's comment shows how far sportswomen have come – and how much still has to change'I know you're at a loss for words, Jerry. Honesty it is.'04 May 11:49 PM
TravelTahiti is back! 5 reasons to visit French PolynesiaDust off your suitcase and dig out that bathing suit.04 May 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumCommonwealth GamesErika Fairweather and the importance of being presentThe rising star in the pool spoke to NZME after being named to the Commonwealth Games team01 May 08:00 PM
SportPascoe returns as several debut in Comm Games swimming teamThe NZOC have named a 12-strong squad to take to the pool at the Commonwealth Games27 Apr 12:00 AM
SportDevastated Olympian disqualified for gross pre-race actOlympian left in tears after being shown red card right before jumping in the pool.15 Apr 09:49 PM
SportBetween Two Beers podcast: The horrors of swimming 124km in open-waterChloe McCardel, the world's greatest open-water swimmer, joins Between Two Beers podcast.04 Apr 02:01 AM
SportSpecial Olympics swimmers break record for Lake Taupō crossingTwo Special Olympics swimmers have completed a 33km swim across Lake Taupo.02 Apr 11:10 PM
ParalympicsDame Sophie Pascoe and long-time coach parts waysOne of the most successful partnerships in NZ sporting history has come to an end.01 Apr 09:00 PM
TravelWant to become a mermaid? At these 7 destinations, you canLive out your mermaid dreams. Sea-riosuly.28 Mar 08:11 PM
New Zealand'Fantastic result': Father and son survive hours in the water after boat capsizesThey were found at Ponui Island at 12.23am, more than six hours after their boat sank.15 Mar 08:44 PM
Sport'Pretty exhausted': The Kiwi teen who swam in Lake Taupō for 28 hoursAfter 28 hours, Caitlin O'Reilly became just the third swimmer to complete the feat.09 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan dies after completing 'feat of endurance' swim across Cook StraitMan who swam across Cook Strait died after completing the feat.26 Feb 03:54 AM
WorldSydney shark attack victim hoped soon to be marriedThe 35-year-old man killed by a shark at a Sydney beach loved the water and wildlife.17 Feb 06:07 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelUp close and comfortable with Hawaii's manta raysSwim with manta rays in their natural habitat in Hawaii.13 Feb 05:30 AM
TravelBeat the heat at NZ's most refreshing pools, beaches and water holesIf climbing inside the freezer isn't practical, cool off at one of these refreshing spots.13 Feb 01:00 AM
