OlympicsErika Fairweather has shot at second world titleThe 20-year-old won the 400m title and has set the pace to do the double in the 200m.13 Feb 05:54 PM
New Zealand'He is the complete man': Former mayor leads tributes to Pat BensonPat Benson is remembered for his vision, good nature and selflessness.12 Feb 02:02 AM
New ZealandManu mana on show at Hamilton's WaterworldThe Hamilton heats of the Manu Champs last weekend were a success.08 Feb 10:35 PM
New ZealandPunters flocking to Whanganui East PoolThe pool's end-of-season date is yet to be announced.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We all thought we would die' Family grateful to swimmer who saved teenThe rescuer was only at the beach that day because his son asked him to go there.30 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandMahia shark warning issued after mass ‘whale’, dolphin strandingSeveral shark species feed on whales and dolphins, including their carcasses.26 Jan 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Terrible': Huge cost of drowning and water injuries revealed'Understanding and respecting the power of New Zealand’s waters is crucial.'25 Jan 10:32 AM
New Zealand'Happened pretty fast': Young lifeguard saves girl caught in ripThe rescue came amid “gnarly sea conditions".24 Jan 03:37 AM
New Zealand'Be vigilant': Hawke's Bay mother's warning after bluebottle stings childThe Hawke's Bay coast is seeing a resurgence of the stinging creature.23 Jan 05:11 AM
New Zealand'Springboard for the region': Splash Planet extends season, could set attendance recordAbout 79,000 visitors have been through the gates since the park reopened in November.22 Jan 09:43 PM
New ZealandTogs, togs, $1100 fine: The Napier bylaw that stopped people in bathing suits crossing the roadOPINION: Napier had a prudish past - especially when it came to public bathing.19 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandMum’s warning after son’s scare at floating obstacle course in Tauranga'I used all of my strength to push him to the side while trying not to get sucked in.'18 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoxing day beach tragedy: Stolen cash, paranoid delusions, and a mystery deathWalkers found thousands in cash strewn across the beach before human remains were found.17 Jan 10:12 PM
New ZealandBeach activity book about 'engaging senses, admiring beauty'The 99 ideas are about taking time to observe and explore our local water environment.16 Jan 09:22 PM
New ZealandParking 'nightmare': Congestion to remain at 'hidden gem' waterfallMaraetōtara Falls is a rarity with other waterfalls closed.15 Jan 10:13 PM
New ZealandRain makes Auckland beaches unsafe for swimming — againA brief spell of heavy rain on Monday has once again washed sewage into the Waitematā.15 Jan 07:13 PM
New ZealandWatch: Frantic mum-to-be protects swimmers as shark stalks holiday hotspot'You know when someone pregnant runs the distance of a beach it’s time to get out.'15 Jan 12:57 AM
New ZealandHot El Nino summer causing more algal blooms in NZ's rivers, lakesSwimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.13 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandSwept away by the current: Teen who drowned in river was a poor swimmerValentino Laki was with friends and family when he got into difficulty in 2018.10 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandHundreds of swimmers set for 'Epic' Lake Taupō eventMore than 800 swimmers will dive into Lake Taupō this weekend.10 Jan 01:46 AM
New ZealandLoved too much: Popular Matapōuri Mermaid Pools slowly recoveringThe delicate Mermaid Pools used to have up to 1000 visitors a day.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailGracie MacKinlay on Mighty Ape’s record-breaking 2023 salesMacKinlay says the retailers face a challenging 2024 despite record-breaking sales.04 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandLifeguards save beached dolphin at Mount, swimmer airlifted off Waihī beachPlus, 'tonnes of shark sightings' in busy day for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards.03 Jan 06:58 AM
New ZealandSearch continues for swimmer missing at Karioitahi BeachThe missing person is one of three who got into trouble in the water.02 Jan 08:04 PM
New ZealandSurge in shark sightings may be related to El Niño climate shift'Don’t swim where people are fishing...and avoid swimming at dawn and dusk'.02 Jan 07:28 PM
New ZealandFour days of fine weather needed for safe swimming after stormsMore than 20 beaches were closed around the Auckland region due to contamination.31 Dec 09:42 PM
New ZealandAuckland lifeguards repeatedly abused by swimmers, told to 'f*** off'Lifeguards at Auckland beach were subjected to verbal abuse by swimmers.31 Dec 01:50 AM
New ZealandPeople swimming at Auckland’s Mission Bay despite sewage overflowFriday's downpours have washed sewage and other nasties into the water.30 Dec 12:41 AM
New ZealandCoastline drownings 'a national tragedy' - new reportSurf Life-Saving New Zealand's report looks at NZ drowning toll.28 Dec 05:21 AM
New ZealandAlgal bloom is back in Hawke's Bay, no swimming or shellfish collecting on Cape Coast advisedThe bloom off Te Awanga and Haumoana has been tested and the risk of toxicity is low.23 Dec 08:33 PM
New ZealandMore than 90 drowning fatalities forecast by the end of this yearThere have been 86 deaths by drowning this year and modelling predicts another six.23 Dec 08:02 AM
New ZealandTwo double drownings in five days highlight river dangers, says coronerAlmost two years ago, two drowned in the Manawatū River. Days later, another two died.22 Dec 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelOpen-water swim tours are surging in popularity. Here's whyRiding the wave of popularity, swimming tours are the latest travel trend to try.21 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Incredibly popular’ beach to greet 60,000 campers over summerThe Abel Tasman park campsite is fully booked from now until mid-February.21 Dec 04:42 AM
