Herald NOWMeet the Kiwi attempting a world-record 1000-mile swim from North Cape to WellingtonJono Ridler, in partnership with Live Ocean, will swim from North Cape to Wellington to raise awareness for healthy oceans and call for an end to bottom trawling.Watch08 Dec 08:19 PM
Sport1609km in the open ocean: Kiwi swimmer's bold new challenge for a cause'This next mission will push me to my limits,' the 35-year-old marathon swimmer said. 08 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Torpedo Twins’ and basketball brothers set for National Summer GamesTwo sets of Tauranga twins will compete in the Special Olympics NZ event in Christchurch.08 Dec 02:02 AM
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
Property'Delivered with heart': Award blockbuster for University of AucklandUni property boss Simon Neale called 'a catalyst for change'. He won a leadership prize.21 Nov 09:00 AM
New ZealandLarge unexpected turnout for city's first adaptive triathlonThe event was designed for children with physical and intellectual disabilities. 10 Nov 01:00 AM
Lifestyle15 years a Super City: The Auckland spots locals (still) treasureIt's been 15 years since the Super City was formed. Here's what makes Auckland great.01 Nov 04:03 AM
New ZealandYoung hero honoured after saving toddler drowning in wave poolTauranga's Kalia Saia, 10, spotted the 3-year-old lying motionless on the pool floor.30 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldWatch: Sharks swarm near shore in Gold Coast feeding frenzyThe sharks gathered just metres from shore at Snapper Rock on the Gold Coast.29 Oct 03:57 AM
WorldBondi Rescue star saves toddler from drowning while on holiday in HawaiiThe 3-year-old girl was face-down in the water for two minutes before being pulled out.09 Oct 03:36 AM
New Zealand'Hero' 10yo saves drowning toddler who was 'grey as concrete' from wave pool floorShe spotted the 3-year-old girl motionless on the bottom of NZ's biggest wave pool.07 Oct 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$100,000 citizens’ assembly declines to recommend site for new Napier poolThe decision now goes back to councillors without a recommended location.06 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
