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Jetboaters ignore pleas to help swimmer
A desperate plea by 15 bystanders for passing jetboats to rescue a 30-year-old struggling in the chilly waters of the Hokitika Gorge were ignored by the boaties.
'I'm lucky to be able to swim'
Ocean swimming is all about confronting and overcoming difficult conditions, but for one competitor in next week's La Grande event in Akaroa, the challenge has been more acute.
Parents help keep kids swim-safe
Free water-skills lessons for Auckland children are being offered with a catch: a parent or caregiver must be in the pool with the child during each of the five sessions.
Fisherman's lucky escape
A fisherman who was swept 200m out to sea after he slipped and his waders filled up with water, had a lucky escape, says a man who helped get him on to dry land.
Safety push for NZ water tourism
Shark cage divers and parasailers should be safer under new voluntary guidelines for avoiding risks in the water tourism sector.
What are we doing right?
If imitation is indeed the best form of flattery, then New Zealand elite sport is in a good space. New Zealand's high performance sporting systems are catching the eye, with delegations from across the globe visiting this country to watch.
Stars join enduro swim
Matt Chamberlain, and Cameron Jones will join the 1600 entrants in the popular 2.9km Auckland Harbour crossing.
Race is on for Super Swim Squad place
For 10-year-old Hannah Milne, it was a tough decision to make.
Swimming: Boyle eyes Doha champs after laying hands on world record
World record safely tucked away, Lauren Boyle's eyes are now turning to Doha, Qatar.
Tough trip for charity
A chilly 1km swim is in store for Shanon Stallard today as he leaves Mission Bay on a journey of a lifetime - swimming, running and cycling his way to Wellington in five days to raise awareness about mental health.
Cycling: Poole wants to swim, not sink
Last weekend was one of the worst in Michael Poole's sporting life, writes Andrew Alderson.
The rise and rise of New Zealand's face of swimming
Hawaii and San Francisco are beckoning for Lauren Boyle.
Kiwi completes 40km swim for charity
Ex-pat David Dawson has become the first New Zealander to swim solo the length of Loch Lomond in Scotland, the largest inland stretch of water in Great Britain.
Paul Lewis: NZ swimming goes even further off the Boyle
Paul Lewis writes: Lauren Boyle's success was one of the most uplifting sights in Glasgow but has underlined a recurring problem - what to do about NZ swimming?
Commonwealth Games: Boyle drives home Olympic promise
Lauren Boyle rammed home her position as the face of New Zealand swimming for the 2016 Olympic Games as she completed her double medal haul at the final pool session in Glasgow.
Games: Boyle, Pascoe win gold
Lauren Boyle won gold in the 400m freestyle this morning, posting a Commonwealth Games record time in the process.