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Inglewood student earns place at world champs
An Inglewood High School student is busy training for the World Junior Championships
'Lifeguards just missed him': Summer swim costs recent retiree his life
"They’d actually been doing roams past that area five minutes before this man went in."
Luke Kirkness: From tragedy to triumph: How we can reshape water safety in New Zealand
Surfers making a splash in water safety show giving power to the people is key.
Surf lifesaving hours may be reduced after funding knockback
A funding boost of $15,000 won't be enough to keep staff, administrator says.
Northland swimming stalwart honoured with QSM
Richard Dunkerton is approaching 50 years of swimming coaching.
Can you keep a SEAcret? 6 places to learn to mermaid
From a PADI Mermaid course in French Polynesia to global mermaid retreats.
Local Focus: Meet the 90+ master swimmers
At 91, Michael Tunnicliffe is the oldest competitor in the 2023 Masters Swimming Champs.
HB age group swim success leads to national squad selection
A young swimmer has set two new regional records and booked a Youth Commonwealths berth.
Cameron Leslie: 'Absolute dream' to represent two sports at Paralympics
Leslie hopes to fulfil "absolute dream" of repping NZ in two sports at Paralympics.
What's to be done about the William Birch Pool?
What should be done with William Birch Pool?
Young swimmer to represent NZ at world junior champs
Manawatū's Milan Glintmeyer will represent New Zealand at the world junior champs.
Then and now: Aquatic Centre roof removed as old photos released
Stage two continues on the three-stage refurbishment.
'Are you a real mermaid?': Competitive swimmer floats art of mermaiding
Caitlin Ahlers is used to youngsters asking her if she's a real mermaid.
'I was never going to give up': Swimmer, 45, conquers Cook Strait dream
"And then all those dolphins turned up. I thought, 'These are here as a bit of a sign'."
Far North’s only indoor pool closes after part of roof falls off, hits staff member
Swimmers look forward to re-opening after training in chilly outdoor pools.
Sharks, swells, cold water? Behind the scenes of Kiwi's epic attempt to swim 100km
It's more than just the sharks and cold swells that scare Ridler about his next venture.
Napier’s Ocean Spa to re-open in less than a month
New and improved public pools set to open in May.
Focus Sport: What it takes to swim 100 km across the Hauraki Gulf
Jono Ridler is days away from attempting to swim 35 hours in the ocean to claim a New Zealand Record. Video / NZ Herald
Q&A with Erika Fairweather: The secrets to Kiwi swimming sensation's success
Fairweather became the sixth fastest female 400m freestyle swimmer in history this month.
Dame Sophie Pascoe opens up on secret battle before Tokyo
Paralympic legend Dame Sophie Pascoe opens up in a candid and emotional interview.
Local Focus: Lifesaving lessons for Eskdale School
Students from Eskdale School enjoy free water safety lessons outside the classroom.
Whangārei triathletes to take on best in world at Kona Ironman
Long-distance open water swimmer Sarah Poplar changes tack to Ironman racing.
Brent Eastwood: Massive thank you to Top Energy for the generous support
It’s always nice when those sponsors are local ones.
Dunedin City Council looking at investing in more school swimming pools
It could enable some schools to provide year-round facilities for learn-to-swim classes.
Northland Paralympian nominated for World Sports Award
Cameron Leslie is a nominee for a global sports award this year.
Lakes, beaches reopen after cyclone closures - swimmers warned to remain vigilant
People are urged to use beaches with lifeguards on duty and be wary of water quality.
Beaches and lakes reopen after cyclone closures, but swimmers warned to remain vigilant
People urged to be vigilant, and choose beaches where lifeguards are on duty.
Champion swimmer’s tragic final moments
The champion swimmer died after diving head-first into underwater rocks at iconic beach.
Adult with serious injuries and two children hospitalised after getting stuck in rip south of Auckland
Police notified St John of the situation about 5.41pm.
Whanganui swimmers advised to take care after rainfall
Swimmers were reminded to look out for both seen and unseen hazards.
'Absolutely gutted’: Historic Parnell pools completely cut-off, cliff houses close to brink
The horror season for the beloved Parnell Baths continues.
$400k donation to help Hawke's Bay youngsters stay safe in the water
Donation follows spate of drownings.
Body of missing teen found following Ōpoutere Beach tragedy
It’s understood at least some of the group involved the Cruickshank family from Takapau.