New ZealandPopular Petone barista drowned at beach, coroner rulesJosh Leadbetter was out for an afternoon swim in Eastbourne when he drowned.10 Jul 02:45 AM
SportHow Thorpe psyched out his opponentsAustralian swimming great Ian Thorpe has revealed how he psyched out his opponents04 Jul 09:13 PM
New ZealandFuture uncertain for public pool in Mt AlbertMt Albert Aquatic Centre could be another casualty of Auckland's rapid growth.11 Jun 11:30 PM
SportBoyle pulls out of swimming world champsLauren Boyle has withdrawn from the swimming world championships in Budapest next month31 May 11:47 PM
New ZealandWatch: Rare humpback whale spottedThe rare sighting in Akaroa was a treat for cruise passengers.15 May 09:19 PM
New ZealandTennis stars help fund Kaikoura poolTennis stars Serena and Venus Williams have helped to fund community projects in Kaikoura.10 May 02:15 AM
New ZealandLiver transplant hasn't slowed 8-year-oldMajor surgery at just 5 months old has not held Hikurangi pupil Lisa Brown back.08 May 04:04 AM
New ZealandTeacher's last swim: Fishermen soughtPolice investigating the death of Leslie Gelberger are seeking two fishermen.02 May 01:48 AM
New ZealandBorn deaf no barrier to varsity graduateA man who was born totally deaf will graduate with a Masters at Auckland University today.30 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandTragedy for wife on 40th birthdayLeslie Gelberger's wife spent her birthday mourning after her husband died while swimming.22 Apr 08:59 PM
New ZealandNear-drowning at West Auckland poolWoman pulled unresponsive from West Wave pool in Auckland.22 Apr 07:08 PM
New ZealandMan killed near beach was dad, teacherLeslie Gelberger, a keen ocean swimmer, was reported missing on Thursday afternoon.22 Apr 09:35 AM
New ZealandPilot boat probed over swimmer's deathA Ports of Auckland pilot boat may have been involved in the death of a swimmer.22 Apr 04:58 AM
SportNavy swim team undaunted by distanceMaritime spirit of adventure brings Royal Navy swim team to the World Masters Games.16 Apr 09:16 PM
SportPerrott continues passion for poolSwim legend Rebecca Perrott is still a force to be reckoned with at World Masters Games.15 Apr 12:05 AM
New ZealandFreshwater report: five key findingsFive findings from a new independent stocktake of the state of our lakes and rivers.11 Apr 06:47 PM
SportSwimming NZ names young team for World ChampsSwimming NZ has announced a 12-strong team to contest July's world champs in Budapest.08 Apr 03:59 AM
SportSwimming: Gasson claims fourth NZ titleOlympian wins easily but misses world mark.06 Apr 05:00 PM
SportFive more swimmers qualify for world champsThe qualifying marks and Kiwi records continue to tumble at the national swimming champs.05 Apr 09:08 AM
New ZealandParnell Baths tragedy: 'I was in shock'Witness describes 'extremely traumatic' horror as 20yo swimmer cannot be revived.01 Apr 08:14 PM
SportOld friend turns foe for BurmesterAs he trains for the Masters Games, Moss Burmester has newfound respect for his pet event.30 Mar 12:15 AM
New ZealandWomen-only swim night popularA public pool is being partially closed one night a week to give Muslim women the opportunity to learn to swim.16 Mar 09:05 PM
New ZealandPlan to quit hatched before ex-MP took overIsaac Davison examines the departure of three groups from the Land and Water Forum advisory group.13 Mar 04:25 AM
SportSwimmer Hackett heads overseas for rehabTroubled swim star Grant Hackett has headed overseas to undergo rehabilitation after his arrest last month.08 Mar 08:07 PM
New ZealandKiwi swimmer lands NZ's first black marlinA former Kiwi Olympian landed a 163.4kg black marlin, the first to be speared in New Zealand waters.06 Mar 05:09 PM
SportRival to Phelps: You're not a cheat but...A former rival of Michael Phelps has questioned the swimming great after he claimed he never swam in a field clean of dopers.02 Mar 04:55 PM
Sport'I've never competed in a clean field'After staying in his lane as a swimmer and not speaking out about doping in international competition, Michael Phelps is ready to take on the issue in retirement.01 Mar 05:08 PM
New ZealandPungent algae carpets beachA red algal bloom is covering the ocean at Uretiti and Ruakaka.27 Feb 06:00 PM
PoliticsMixed reaction to water-quality planSome say the Government's water-quality proposals are not ambitious enough, but others - including farmers - are cautiously optimistic.26 Feb 06:58 PM
New ZealandSearch for swimmer at Lake KarapiroA search is underway for a 21-year-old swimmer who failed to resurface near Waipuke Reserve, say police.26 Feb 05:50 AM
SportWow! 12yo girl swims across Cook StraitCaitlin O'Reilly has become the youngest girl to swim across Cook Strait.25 Feb 12:00 AM
OpinionMark Dye: Waterway plan rubbishCOMMENT: The Government's plan to clean up waterways is an attempt to look as though action's being taken, when in reality nothing's happening, says Mark Dye.23 Feb 08:53 PM
SportHackett breaks silence on 'toughest week'Troubled swimming great Grant Hackett says he will seek help in Australia and overseas for mental health issues.21 Feb 05:23 PM
NRLWarriors save man from drowningA Warriors' team fishing trip turned into a dramatic rescue mission when the players rushed to the aid of a young man who went missing off an Auckland beach.21 Feb 03:12 AM
