New ZealandMicroscopic jellyfish a pain for swimmersA health warning has been issued as stings from microscopic jellyfish plague swimmers at popular beaches on Auckland's North Shore.10 Feb 02:14 AM
New ZealandSwimmer drowns at notorious west Auckland beachA 52-year-old man who drowned at Muriwai Beach west of Auckland last night paid the ultimate price for not heeding the warning signs at the notoriously dangerous swimming spot.06 Feb 12:40 AM
New ZealandMissing boy's body found in poolSearchers have found the body of a four-year-old boy who went missing in Northland last night. A diver found the boy in a pool beneath a small waterfall near Otiria Marae in Moerewa.05 Feb 10:58 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing 4-year-old boy resumesA search resumed this morning for a four-year-old boy who went missing in Northland last night.05 Feb 07:01 PM
New ZealandLifeguards save two at remote beachAn exhausted swimmer and her boyfriend have narrowly escaped drowning after being rescued by the support crew of the six lifeguards circumnavigating the country in two small rescue boats.04 Feb 09:07 PM
Lifestyle<i>Gill South</i>: Ripe for a summer detoxGill South gets the lowdown on natural ways to improve your health and finds exercise is still number one.04 Feb 05:00 PM
SportSwimming: Thorpe announces comebackFive-time Olympic gold medalist Ian Thorpe has come out of retirement and aims to swim at 2012 London Games.02 Feb 01:05 AM
SportSwimming: Thorpe tipped for returnAustralian swimmer Ian Thorpe will hold a press conference today with speculation he will announce his return to the pool.01 Feb 06:40 PM
LifestyleGet fit on summer weekends at the beachMake the most of trips to the coast and get some exercise between relaxing, writes Susan Edmunds.28 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleGet the kids into actionThis year's Weet-Bix Tryathlon series kicks off on February 6 in Hamilton. Diana Clement, whose own children took part last year, offers advice aimed at both young and older readers on how to get the best out of the event.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBrown wants free pools for allAuckland Mayor Len Brown is keen to extend the free swimming pools policy in Manukau to the whole city.14 Jan 04:30 PM
AthleticsYoungsters contest Halberg awardWorld junior shot put champion Jacko Gill heads a quartet of talented emerging athletes in line for a Halberg award.20 Dec 11:56 PM
CyclingRowing and cycling big winners in latest Sparc fundingRowing, cycling, equestrian and paralympics sports are the biggest improvers in the latest round of Sparc funding.17 Dec 01:27 AM
SportSwimming: Batchelor 29th at DubaiNew Zealand's Sophia Batchelor failed to qualify on the first day of the world short-course swimming championships at Dubai.15 Dec 07:33 PM
New ZealandNZ freediver first to break 100m on single breathNZ free diver William Trubridge has broken his own world-record, descending 100 metres below sea level on a single breath of air, only propelled by his arms and legs.14 Dec 12:54 AM
SportSix of the best: Public swimming poolsGet some exercise at an outdoor pool. Pack a picnic, take the kids and make a day of it.03 Dec 09:00 PM
