SportSwimming: Boyle's setbacks make her strongerLauren Boyle's three world championship bronze medals have been a lifeline for Swimming New Zealand.05 Aug 05:30 PM
ParalympicsSwimming: Paralympic star growing into role-model statusSophie Pascoe trains about 26 hours in six days a week, has won a bundle of gold medals at the highest level and is among the country's best-known sports women.02 Aug 05:30 PM
SportSwimming: Boyle's new bronzeLauren Boyle claimed her second bronze medal with a remarkable swim in the 1500m freestyle on day three of finals at the Fine World Championships in Barcelona overnight.30 Jul 06:23 PM
SportSwimming: Lauren Boyle takes bronzeLauren Boyle has become the first New Zealander in 19 years to earn a medal at a swimming world championships.28 Jul 07:17 PM
SportSwimming: Boyle makes splash for more fundingA Spaniard, an Australian and a Brit walk into Swimming New Zealand and one of the country's weakest sporting organisations claims a first medal at a long course world championships in 19 years.27 Jul 05:30 PM
SportSwimming: Boyle's successes needed to keep her sport in the moneyPerhaps it is being a touch melodramatic but when Lauren Boyle steps on the starting blocks for the 400m and 800m freestyle at the world swimming championships in Barcelona, Swimming New Zealand's future funding goes on the pool's black line.26 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandLocals divided on plan to fill in bay for rampA small bay in Northland could be filled in to create a boat ramp to accommodate the number of boats launched off the beach over a few weeks in summer.09 Jul 06:00 PM
WorldWhale knocks out surfer at BondiA whale has knocked out a surfer by tossing him into the air with its tail in a bizarre incident at Bondi Beach.07 Jul 02:16 AM
SportQ&A: Melissa Ingram, former top swimmerInterview with former top swimmer Melissa Ingram13 Jun 05:30 PM
TravelTauranga: Harden up or head to a hot poolCindy McQuade chooses the latter and finds a hot spot on the outskirts of Tauranga.07 Jun 11:00 PM
SportSwimming: Simple message from new man at topLuis Villanueva preaches a simple message and it's one he hopes will resonate clearly with New Zealand's leading swimmers.24 May 05:30 PM
SportPhelps plans comeback in RioMichael Phelps is planning a comeback to swim at the 2016 Rio Olympics, according to a well-placed US source.18 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandFree entry blamed for pool jamFree entry is being blamed for overcrowding so bad that disappointed swimmers are being turned away from Auckland pools.02 May 05:30 PM
SportAussies slash funds for swimming and athleticsAustralia's biggest two Olympic sports, swimming and athletics, have had their annual high-performance funding cut by the federal Government.22 Apr 05:30 PM
SportSwim series likely to continue making a splashThe 2012-13 State Ocean Swim Series, which offered the richest swimming prize in New Zealand history, came to a dramatic finish last weekend with Aussies Ky Hurst and Melissa Gorman sweeping the titles.12 Apr 05:30 PM