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External funding likely to be 'minimal' in current 'funding landscape'.
Whangamatā pool short of $46k for renovation
The refurbishment was originally estimated to cost $250,000, however, this has increased.
Residents float idea of swimming pontoon near the banks of Tairua
Those in support of a pontoon say it will have positive social and economic impacts.
Mum wants g-string bikinis banned from public pool
The mum claimed the bikinis were 'pornographic' and not appropriate for family spaces.
Early gold for NZ Olympic team
A piece of sporting history is recovered to inspire Olympic hopefuls.
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A ‘great pool’ - National age group swim champs head for Hastings again
The new regional aquatic centre in Hastings gets the big tick of approval.
Boy found motionless in Auckland pool wanted to touch the bottom, family say
"This is a tragic accident that occurred while swimming."
Do you pee in the hotel pool? Mumsnet post sparks heated debate
'Loads of other people do so why not.'
NZ swimming team to split build-up ahead of Games
Swimming NZ was forced into finding a solution that suited its two biggest names.
Tasman Holiday Parks Pāpāmoa Beach has had a glorious makeover, and families love it
Introducing one of the biggest, most impressive resort swimming pools in NZ.
Breaking the ice with Taupō's chill seekers
Frosted windscreens weren't enough to stop a hardy group of early-morning swimmers.
'Serious concerns': Doctor who saved boy's life fears for safety at popular pool
Preschooler was pulled blue from the water by a member of the public - not lifeguards.
Thames pool proposal attracts nearly 1500 submissions
The proposal for a new pool in Thames has struck a nerve with ratepayers.
New swimming lessons will meet deaf community need, instructor says
The move is in a bid to increase diversity and offer more options to the community.
Mental health nurse completes 22km swim - and beats record
The mental health nurse was raising funds for the charity Voices of Hope.
Kea Kids: NZ artistic swimmers sacrifice holidays for hard work
These artistic swimmers are training for a world competition and it’s no flipping joke! Kea Kids News reporter Kylah catches up with the team in Tauranga before they head abroad.
Ouwehand to become an Olympian
Ouwehand is one of six athletes who will make their Olympic debuts in Paris.
Abuse leads to pool staff undergoing 'de-escalation' training
Council officials say they won't 'tolerate' their pool staff being abused.
World champions Lewis Clareburt, Erika Fairweather lead swimming contingent
Nine swimmers will head to Paris for this year’s Games.
'New chapter in my life': Dame Sophie Pascoe withdraws from Paris Games
New Zealand's most decorated Olympian will not be heading to France.
Kiwi hopeful waiting on Olympic qualification after shattering NZ record
Hazel Ouwenhand bettered the 100m butterfly record at Olympic trials.
'Exceeded expectations': Rotorua swimmers excel at national event
The club placed 11th overall, the club’s highest standing at the event in its history.
Paige Conley reigns supreme at swimming nationals
“That’s Paige for you, she picks the hard stuff to do".
Town pool built on a sacred burial site to be demolished
A replacement pool would cost up to $77 million.