OpinionWhy is it so hard to find a good pair of togs?OPINION: Things have changed a lot in the decade since I last bought a pair of togs.25 Nov 03:00 AM
TravelDon't take a dip at these contaminated Auckland beachesSpots in Central Auckland and Piha pose a high risk of illness to swimmers this summer.19 Nov 05:30 PM
New ZealandCouncillors opt for higher fees at Kiwa Pools, citing public preferenceKiwa Pools to raise entry fee as 53% prefer higher charges over lower rates.14 Nov 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Really sad': Couple's last-ditch attempt to save beloved pool with $38k of their own money failsA Hastings couple offered almost $40k to save the pool. The council said thanks, but no.10 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly lucky': Teen swimmer saved after rip at Auckland beachThe swimmer was “in serious distress” but managed to grab hold of the flotation device.09 Nov 01:38 AM
New Zealand'Adrenaline hit': Emilia Finer braves freezing temps for ice swimming gloryThe Northland ice swimmer will compete in next year's World Champs in Italy.07 Nov 09:12 PM
New ZealandWaihirere Domain revamp: Pool removal and new facilities aheadNew Waihirere Domain plan includes improved facilities; pool removal set for months.05 Nov 03:14 AM
LifestylePop a manu and you could win a world title, cash, and bragging rightsQualifiers in new cities and larger prizes will make for more competition this year.05 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandSearch for 83-year-old swimmer now in its second weekA rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour because of a missing swimmer29 Oct 04:10 AM
New ZealandUpper Whāngarei Harbour out of bounds for fishers while man remains missingA rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour in respect of a missing swimmer25 Oct 04:04 AM
Travel newsWhat is JOMO? And why do you need to know about it in 2025?Five new things in travel that you don't want to miss.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIconic hot pools' opening time causing 'disharmony' – petitioner"You could say ‘well, go to another pool’, but those are ... very uniquely different."17 Oct 05:00 AM
Lifestyle‘God awful’: Olympic gold medallist shares botched tattoo dramaAfter taking home gold, a swimmer has shared why she’s getting her Olympic tattoo removed.12 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandTauranga teen swimmer beats NZ recordsThomas Magill has been flying in the pool of late.05 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandSplash Planet countdown begins as tickets go on saleSplash Planet is ready to go for another summer of fun in Hawke's Bay.25 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Destroy those communities': Fate of beloved Auckland pool up in the airThe final decision will be made in a confidential meeting behind closed doors.23 Sep 06:26 PM
New Zealand'Very sad': Hastings pool to remain shut for summer and likely never reopenFrimley Pool will likely never reopen after serving the Hastings community for 57 years.19 Sep 05:10 AM
New ZealandDecision on Frimley Pool's future to be revisited after pipe leaks discoveredThe pool has been part of Hastings summers for decades, but more issues have been found.17 Sep 09:59 PM
OlympicsIan Thorpe: 'I can’t swim laps' after health struggles and surgeryThe Thorpedo reflects on his journey of acceptance and public scrutiny.15 Sep 08:19 PM
New ZealandThe young school students travelling 828km a week to swim training'You don’t think about the travel, you think about how much fun you’re going to have.'10 Sep 09:53 PM
ParalympicsParalympics: Anna Grimaldi and Cameron Leslie fall short in finalsKiwis finish tantalisingly close to medal places06 Sep 09:38 PM
New ZealandAquatic Centre to close for five weeks for major maintenanceAll three pools will be emptied.02 Sep 07:45 PM
New ZealandSeven Waikato athletes to shine at Paris 2024 ParalympicsNZ Paralympic Team competes in eight sports, with 25 athletes and 41 staff, aiming for per29 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandDad's fury as police drop case of son allegedly being dragged underwater at poolMike Zhang says decision is 'bulls***' and boy has been mentally affected by incident.21 Aug 06:46 AM
New ZealandSpecial Olympics TA's Ella Yarndley graduates from leadership programmeTe Awamutu resident graduates from Special Olympics NZ Athlete Leadership Programme.20 Aug 11:17 PM
New ZealandPool roof failure impacts Whanganui's swim team'It seems odd that you’ve got an indoor pool that has to be shut in winter.'15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorld his oyster: Gisborne's Blair off to US on scholarshipGisborne swimmer and surf lifeguard Angus Blair gets four-year US scholarship.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFuture of The Olympic Pool in doubt: Fears for Newmarket drawcard as lease runs outPool director Peter Rust says there is 'a great deal of anxiety' about future plans.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDangers of inner harbour swimming raised as bylaw passedThe danger of swimming in the inner harbour and how to enforce prohibiting it was raised.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoof failure above public pool threatens swim season'We won’t have anywhere else to go.'13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandStranded divers swim over an hour to deserted island before being rescuedOnce ashore, the men used matches from their waterproof survival kit to light a fire.12 Aug 07:16 AM
OlympicsThe biggest scandals of the 2024 Paris Olympics so farDrones, doping allegations, dirty water and much, much more.09 Aug 04:00 AM
SportSwimmer drowns on livestreamed CrossFit GamesAthlete’s lifeless body was recovered from a lake after an event at the CrossFit Games.09 Aug 03:53 AM
OlympicsOlympics 2024: Pāpāmoa’s Eva Morris hits the pool over the weekendIt will be an early start on Saturday for Eva's Tauranga Artistic Swimming clubmates.08 Aug 02:15 AM
