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
New ZealandSwimming lessons urged to stop deathsAs preventable summer drownings hit a six-year high, Labour are calling for greater swimming education at schools to keep young Kiwia safe in our waterways.19 Feb 04:00 PM
ParalympicsPascoe shares what fuels her successStar paralympian Sophie Pascoe has opened up in a new TV campaign about overcoming the accident which cost her part of her left leg.17 Feb 04:00 PM
SportSwimming: Hackett's meltdown shines spotlight on sportGrant Hackett's latest public meltdown this week has once again shone the spotlight on the difficulty many ex-swimmers face when they've hung up the goggles and cap.17 Feb 07:54 AM
SportHackett in hiding following breakup with girlfriendA messy end to his relationship with a beautiful law student is believed to have triggered troubled swimming champ Grant Hackett's 16 Feb 08:52 PM
SportHackett 'vulnerable' - former team-mate TrickettLibby Trickett has been a team-mate of troubled Australia swim legend Grant Hackett - and a depression sufferer.16 Feb 06:16 PM
SportHackett goes to ground after bizarre dayGrant Hackett was in hiding after another day of bizarre behaviour in which the troubled Olympian's family reported him as a "mentally disturbed" missing person.16 Feb 06:16 PM
OlympicsOlympic champion missing after arrestGrant Hackett's family say they have no idea where their son is and have appealed to the public to help find him.16 Feb 04:37 AM
SportHackett needs help, say Aussie swimming repsSwim legend Grant Hackett needs "tough love", says Australian Swimmers' Association boss Daniel Kowalski.15 Feb 10:37 PM
OlympicsHackett accuses brother - 'He beat me'Troubled former Olympic swimmer Grant Hackett has taken to Instagram to share a photo of his bloodied and bruised eye.15 Feb 09:45 PM
OlympicsOlympic champion arrestedAustralian Olympian Grant Hackett has been arrested at his parents' home on the Gold Coast, according to reports.15 Feb 04:16 AM
New ZealandYoung triathlete dies at Auckland poolA man is believed to have suffered a medical event at a public swimming pool in east Auckland.09 Feb 10:36 PM
New ZealandTourists' agony at Waitangi Day river tragedyThe swimmers tried to jump to safety in front of horrified witnesses.08 Feb 03:54 AM
New ZealandRescue at Omanawa FallsA man has been airlifted to hospital with moderate injuries after jumping off the top of Omanawa Falls.06 Feb 07:31 AM
New ZealandSwimmer death an 'absolute tragedy'Mercury Energy is reviewing its procedures to see if there is a way of improving safety after a woman was swept to her death on the Waikato River.06 Feb 02:29 AM
LifestyleOne Love crowd well behavedCHILL OUT: Lucy Langeluddecke, left, and Komisi Bloomfield enjoyed One Love's line-up. PHOTO/ANDREW WARNER 040217aw20bop.JPG By Sandra 05 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandAlgal bloom warning for Canterbury riverA health warning has been issued for a toxic algae bloom in a Canterbury river.31 Jan 09:56 PM
WorldDolphin spotted in a T-shirtWildlife experts concerned dolphin wearing a T-shirt may be in trouble.31 Jan 07:20 PM
New ZealandPregnant fiancee watches as partner diesA pregnant woman watched helplessly as rescuers tried to save her fiance after he was pulled from a Northland beach.31 Jan 07:17 PM
New ZealandFoxton Beach rescue: 'I was terrified'The teenage lifeguard who saved three young boys from a rip, admits he was terrified someone was about to die.30 Jan 07:58 AM
New ZealandSwimming in a river? Be 'vigilant'Kiwis "must be vigilant" about swimming in our rivers, a freshwater scientist says, with data often showing high levels of E. coli in waterways.28 Jan 08:31 PM
New ZealandSurfer saves new dad from Muriwai ripLiam Lawrence thought his baby girl was going to grow up without a father after he was caught in a rip at Muriwai Beach. Then, his saviour arrived.25 Jan 04:24 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ rivers, lakes are becoming unsafeThe state of our rivers and lakes has predictably come under intensified focus this summer, as Kiwis head to their favourite watering holes.23 Jan 10:46 PM
New ZealandDirty water: Raw sewage flows to harbourIt's one of the jewels in the City of Sails' tourism push - but what lies beneath the Auckland Harbour is a very dirty secret.20 Jan 04:00 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: $644,000 funding for Lake Tutira restorationPopular stop-off for motorists and a favourite for holidaymakers, Lake Tūtira, is no longer a safe swimming spot due to its poor water quality. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Jan 10:58 PM
New ZealandHarvard-bound Annabelle in a pool of her ownSome day, young Kiwi swimming star Annabelle Paterson wants to represent her country at the Olympic Games.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBottle a day to reduce skin cancer riskIf you and your family want to spend all day sizzling in the summer sun, you could drain a $26 bottle of sunscreen.14 Jan 09:15 PM
