Ryan Bridge TODAYHow Jono Ridler swam the length of the North Island's East Coast | Ryan Bridge TODAYEndurance swimmer Jono Ridler explains what went down along the way. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch06 Apr 06:10 PM
Sport'Very surreal feeling': Jono Ridler completes 90-day, 1367km swim Ridler arrived in Wellington at noon after swimming the length of the North Island. 04 Apr 03:52 AM
Sport'New Zealanders are right behind Jono': Threats fail to derail record swim attemptRidler has swum 1325km over 87 days, spending 455 hours in the water.31 Mar 11:13 PM
SportJellyfish, dolphins and support from Kelly Slater as Ridler's epic swim nears end22 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandUnidentified young man praised for acts to save people trapped in surf at notorious beach16 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandThey can swim, but can they survive? The skill gap putting kids at riskInstructors say many kids swim pool lengths but cannot cope in the surf.15 Mar 05:00 PM
Photos Manu Championships 2026 Auckland hosted some of the best dive bombers in the world as the Manu World Champs reaches its climax in Wynyard Quarter.14 Mar 03:04 AM
Sport'Still have a way to go': Ridler passes 1000km mark in record swim attempt'It's cool to stop for a second, to pause and appreciate what we've done out here.'11 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandKawerau bathers left in the cold by steam bore issuesPressure tests suggest cold water leaks are cooling the geothermal supply.11 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandMeet the Aussie farmer who swam his way out of depressionBrendan Cullen is an open-water swimmer and “sounding board” for struggling rural people.08 Mar 10:18 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYPanel: All Blacks, portable pools and suspected drug moneyMedia specialist Carmen Parahi and BBM Motivation founder Dave Letele discuss today's issues. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch04 Mar 07:53 PM
New ZealandHow a teen's spinal injury sparked a major review of pool diving safetyRecreational diving still paused at most Tauranga public pools months after incident.02 Mar 06:02 PM
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
WellingtonPoo map: Where is the sewage in Wellington flowing?A map by Calypso Science tracks where the Moa Point plant sewage is drifting on the coast.10 Feb 03:47 AM
AucklandWorkSafe inspector to return to Auckland pool after second serious hydroslide injuryFirst a finger was cut off, then a boy smashed his front teeth on a slide joint. 09 Feb 08:48 PM
New ZealandOrca encounter: Inside the 1609km ocean swim to protect the oceanSwim4TheOcean calls on the New Zealand Government to end bottom trawling on all seamounts.09 Feb 12:28 AM
New ZealandWatch: Man attempting world-record swim joined by orca in shallows at popular NZ beachLifeguards tracked the pod along Pāpāmoa Beach to protect swimmers.08 Feb 05:04 AM
AucklandBoy faces lifelong dental damage after hydroslide smash, days after closure over lost fingerThe Auckland aquatic centre says it's improving the signs around the slide. 07 Feb 04:00 PM
WellingtonCouncil issues warning over cliff collapse risk at popular swim spot Horizon Regional Council says a fresh slip has gone into the water with a threat of more.03 Feb 08:45 PM
WorldHow a 13-year-old’s ‘superhuman’ swim turned a family holiday into a rescue epicHe then ran 2km along the beach to reach a phone and call for help.03 Feb 05:15 AM
Sport'A bit more comfortable with them': Ocean swimmer Jono Ridler on shark encountersRidler has encountered plenty of marine life early in his 1350km swimming effort. 03 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
