New ZealandWoman found dead on Mangawhai beach farewelledThe woman who died at Mangawhai over Christmas has been named.09 Jan 07:30 PM
New ZealandLove's lost ring to rejoin its ownerOwner of lost ring found at a Waiheke Island beach has come forward08 Jan 11:49 PM
New Zealand68 people - mostly men - drowned in 2018In 2018, 24 fewer people died from preventable drowning than year before.08 Jan 09:13 PM
New ZealandSchoolgirl, 15, swims length of Lake RotoitiGeorgia Bavington left Okere Falls at 6.45am and made it to Korokitewao Bay by 11.15am.04 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandSight, mobility go but dad's grit remainsWe speak with Kiwis who have been on the edge of death and are now paying it forward.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAttacked by stingray: 'Steve Irwin came to mind'Jamie Cunningham stood on stingray while boogie-boarding.31 Dec 11:58 PM
New ZealandShellfish collector saved from drowning by fishermen and swimmerMan saved from drowning by fishermen and passer-by31 Dec 06:03 PM
New Zealand'Brave as hell': Teenager missing off Whatipu Beach namedThe teenager missing at sea after getting caught in a rip at Whatipu Beach has been named30 Dec 09:36 PM
New ZealandStruggling swimmer plucked from surfRescuers remind people to swim between the flags.30 Dec 02:36 AM
New ZealandCoastguard plane joins search for missing swimmerThe 16-year-old disappeared from Whatipu yesterday while swimming with his family30 Dec 12:11 AM
New Zealand'He told her to go': Teen lets would-be rescuer swim to safety as he is swept awayA teenage boy saved the woman trying to rescue him from drowning by letting her go.29 Dec 06:15 PM
New ZealandBeaches across Auckland marked as no-swim zonesAt least 12 beaches across Auckland are ones to avoid today.26 Dec 07:05 PM
New ZealandAuckland's cleanest beaches to soak up the sun - without risking a tummy bugPopular beaches with good water quality include Piha, Cheltenham, Omaha and Onetangi.24 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Auckland's best beaches to soak up the sunNick Vigar, the Safeswim Programme Manager at Cheltenham Beach, presents Auckland's best beaches to soak up the sun. Video / Doug SherringWatch24 Dec 09:58 PM
TravelLocal Focus: Mark Sandoval's top spots to hit this summerPāpāmoa tips from travel blogger, Mark Sandoval. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Dec 10:30 PM
SportFormer pedigree pool swimmer Amy Renall tames ocean raceThere's no hiding in the water when it comes to the Hawke's Bay Ocean Swim Series.23 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandChildren covered in 'mysterious' red spots after swim at Hot Water Beach"I just want to tear my skin off it's so itchy," 11-year-old tells.23 Dec 12:23 AM
New ZealandBody of swimmer recovered from Hawke's Bay waterfallThe swimmer had gone missing yesterday evening after diving into the water.21 Dec 07:06 PM
TravelSwimming with orca: Watch one-in-a-million Coromandel experienceThe swimmer was joined by a pod of what she thought were playful dolphins.10 Dec 10:45 PM
New ZealandBeach warning system abandons orange lights"Swim with caution" option axed in Auckland but still used in all other regions.09 Dec 03:05 AM
EnvironmentRegional council sets summer targets for river swimmabilityHorizons wants 80 per cent of rivers and lakes good enough for summer swimming by 2040.02 Dec 02:00 AM
SportMan abandons attempt to swim PacificA French-American man has given up his attempt to swim across the Pacific Ocean26 Nov 08:43 PM
New ZealandSpike of 'Code Browns' at Oamaru's swimming poolThe manager has disovered that the incident has occurred at the same time every week.21 Nov 08:55 PM
New ZealandSwimmer dies during organised open water eventEmergency services unable to save person who had suspected medical event in water.16 Nov 06:14 AM
New ZealandIn time for summer: Auckland beach finally safe to swim at after two decadesFour beaches in South Auckland have had long-term public health warnings lifted.24 Oct 04:38 AM
AthleticsTouching moment that stunned Games crowdSwimmer's act of kindness at the Invictus Games has left athletes and fans in tears.24 Oct 04:10 AM
New ZealandDeadly toxic algae found in riverScientists are concerned dogs, small children and babies could eat the deadly algae.16 Oct 03:05 AM
New ZealandMan drowns at Hot Water BeachEmergency services were called to the incident at Hot Water Beach about 4pm.14 Oct 04:26 AM
New ZealandToo polluted to swim - swimmers warned off Whanganui coastal streamsThree streams that children love to play in at Whanganui beaches are unsafe for swimming.01 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandKindy teacher 'went to work and never came home'Much-loved kindy teacher killed in West Auckland crash was just five minutes from home.13 Sep 06:21 AM
New ZealandPool Runnings: Tongan team win hearts at AIMS GamesVaoahi Afu (11), Koti Uhi (12), Saia Day (13) and Keli Langi (12) have been competing at the AIMS Games in Tauranga this week.Watch12 Sep 01:22 AM
New ZealandPressure taken off struggling Napier wastewater systemPressure taken off struggling Napier wastewater system06 Sep 02:01 AM
SportChange of model for Swimming NZ in search of successSwimming's bosses are hoping a change of structure will bring success.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand35 per cent of Auckland pools fail checksOne Auckland pool owner has been taken to court over their unsafe swimming pool.21 Aug 12:58 AM
