KahuWorld champion powerlifter honoured as Māori Sports Person of the YearDr Karlina Tongotea claimed world champion, senior sportswoman and supreme Māori titles.29 Nov 10:14 PM
New Zealand‘We need to talk about the rise in code browns’: Pool educates public after 20 closuresEach incident means a pool shutdown, heavy cleaning costs and disappointed swimmers.28 Nov 05:00 PM
Business'National treasure': $50m plan to revive Waiwera hot pools unveiledDevelopers aim to reopen the now-levelled 1.6ha site by late 2027.28 Nov 05:39 AM
New Zealand'Hero' 10yo saves drowning toddler who was 'grey as concrete' from wave pool floor07 Oct 06:16 PM
PremiumNew Zealand$100,000 citizens’ assembly declines to recommend site for new Napier pool06 Oct 01:46 AM
New ZealandLifeguards perform CPR on child pulled from NZ's biggest wave poolMembers of the public handed the child to lifeguards, who were able to resuscitate them.02 Oct 06:39 PM
New ZealandCity council sank $4.7m into scrapped pool plansBut the council's new plan has the backing of several community sport groups.26 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Role models not drugs should enhance sportOPINION: The Enhanced Games are not a winner.23 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleFrom survivor to supporter: Swimmer’s mission beyond the ParalympicsAfter beating leukaemia, 20-year-old Lili-Fox Mason is focused on giving back.12 Sep 05:03 PM
New ZealandGisborne's Gazza McKenzie runs for district council seatMcKenzie, a flooring installer for 47 years, is now seeking new opportunities.05 Sep 06:00 AM
TravelSwimming with sharks in IndonesiaThe creatures grow up to 20 metres and weigh around 34000 kg.31 Aug 06:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Exploits athletes': Inside the pro-doping Enhanced Games attracting KiwisKiwis athletes eye big money – and big risks – in the drugs-friendly Enhanced Games.22 Aug 08:00 PM
SportFairweather sixth, Clareburt rival breaks world record in semifinalErika Fairweather finished sixth in a fast 200m freestyle final.30 Jul 07:56 PM
Sport12-year-old swimming prodigy reaches world championship finalAs well as the 200m medley, Yu Zidi is competing in the 400m medley and 200m butterfly.28 Jul 12:47 AM
SportKiwi Erika Fairweather disqualified in defence of world freestyle titleThe 21-year-old was scratched after posting a time which would've seen her in the final.27 Jul 07:23 PM
Travel'Extreme hardness': Inside NZ's growing ice swimming communityIce swimmers compete in sub-5C water at St Bathans' Blue Lake.19 Jul 09:22 PM
New Zealand'Far out': Napier ice swimmer's intense sensation after pushing himself to new limit'I know how I feel after a cold-water swim, but I have never experienced it like this.'15 Jul 10:24 PM
TravelWendy Petrie tackles ocean swim challenge in Fiji Three ocean swims over three days? How hard could it be? 13 Jul 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRich-lister helps fund $2m+ Akl school pool upgradeThe deepened pool will support water polo and year-round community use.04 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandHow two Hawke’s Bay teens triumphed on the world stageCaitlin Kirk earned silver and Sam McHale claimed bronze at World Champs in Spain.04 Jul 01:05 AM
New ZealandA leaking 'taonga': $15k grant to help save school poolChildren have been learning to swim in the Clive School pool for more than 76 years.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand82-year-old completes marathon swim for heart research fundraiserA bit of bad weather was not going to stop Kerry Anderson.02 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Amazing community asset': Pool saved from closure with $5.71m boostThe Ōtūmoetai Pool will remain open and receive funding for upgrades.29 May 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Won the battle': How a community pool could be saved from closureTauranga City Council will review options for the Ōtūmoetai Pool in June.20 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand64 Auckland beaches flagged as unsafe for swimmingAll but five beaches in Auckland's inner harbour have been flagged as unsafe to swim at.11 May 05:52 AM
New Zealand'Disappointed': Number of new cops who skipped swim test higher than first thoughtThree wings or 349 police recruits missed swim exam. They're being sent back to the pool.02 May 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice Minister lays down the law and orders new swim test for 149 cop graduatesTwo wings of police recruits weren't given a swim test due to a cryptosporidium outbreak.29 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandTeen swimmer breaks Danyon Loader's 33-year record He qualified for five events at the World Aquatics Junior Championships in Romania.29 Apr 12:00 AM
