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Diver missing north of Auckland
A diver failed to resurface after going underwater north of Kawau Island and has not been seen for several hours.

The diver under great pressure to hit new lows
Often claims of superhuman feats on the sports field amount to media hyperbole.

NZ freediver first to break 100m on single breath
NZ 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.

Shark attack beach re-opens
The Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh is returning to normal this week after a spate of horrific shark attacks.

Fatal diving spot 'shouldn't be closed'
A local politician says a popular diving spot on Auckland's North Shore should not be closed down despite the death of a teenage diver.

NZ freediver sets new world record
William Trubridge battled the effects of narcosis to set a new world record in the Bahamas, diving to 116m without fins.

Divers gatecrash sharks' meal
Two thrill-seeking adventure divers have put a new spin on the phrase taking a tiger by the tail.