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Champions celebrated: Northland’s sporting stars shine at awards night
Whangārei boxer Lani Daniels won the Supreme Award at the 2024 Northland Sports Awards.
Your 2025 Z Manu World Champions are crowned!
Reporter Eden is at the Z Manu World Champs, where New Zealand’s best manu superstars are battling it out in the Grand Finals. Who will take the top prizes this year?
Splash Planet pulling the plug early to cover costs
Visitor numbers to the water park are down more than 15,000 on the previous season.
'Centre of town an eyesore': local on Waiwera, land sale attempt
The owners say someone better acquainted with the 'wellness industry' should buy the site.
Ocean Swim back for a milestone 20th year, locals needed to join the fun
Swim races range from 200m to 2.5km, welcoming all ages and abilities.
Watch: Auckland hosts Manu World Champs qualifiers, 7m platform erected in Viaduct
Over 1000 competitors have taken the plunge, with 90 securing their place in the final.
Napier Aquatic Centre dives into final phase of $4m refurbishment
The Ivan Wilson area and splash pad will close from February 10.
'Breaks our heart': Investigation into Piha swimmer's rare death between flags
The swimmer was in a group of seven caught in a rip while swimming between flags.
Breaking the ice: NZ swimmer’s chilly success at world event
Emilia Finer won multiple medals at the ice swimming championships in Italy.
New Zealand’s most decorated Paralympian calls time on career
Eleven-time gold medallist, Dame Sophie Pascoe reveals she won't swim competitively again.
Teen who died swimming at Christchurch beach was about to start university
The popular teen drew a crowd of at least 300 at his tangi.
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 family beaches – how to vote for the winner
The results are in for NZ's top 10 family beaches – vote for your favourite now.
Boy seen struggling in harbour rescued by vehicle ferry skipper
Boysie-James Siosiua was pulled from the harbour after trying to retrieve a basketball.
‘Miserable weather’: Summer visitors turn away from Splash Planet
Splash Planet's visitor numbers are so far more than 12,000 down on last summer.
How La Niña could bring sharks back to NZ shores this summer
Despite recent warnings one man is excited about the promise of more sharks in the region.
‘Really proud’: Mother-daughter showdown at Manu World Champs
Hayden Etuata and Fa’atupuinati Berking to represent Māngere at 2025 Manu Grand Final.
How to avoid common summer injuries at the beach and beyond
Northlanders urged to be mindful as summer injuries soar, costing millions in ACC claims.
Whānau disgusted after sign too small to prevent poo swim
A river had been polluted by sewage from a New Plymouth shopping centre.
Popular Auckland city beach now on sea lice watchlist: Swimmers at Mission Bay, Waiheke Island cautioned
Niwa says this year's warmer waters are proving ideal conditions for sea lice.
‘Girls can bomb too’: Tatiana pushes for change in manu world
Tatiana encourages girls to join manu, aiming for Z Manu World Champs grand final.
Beachgoers ‘mauled by sea lice’ as swimmers covered in rashes
'They look like angry chickenpox', said one concerned mum.
Watch: Ocean swimmers bust alleged poachers at marine reserve
'You betcha they didn't expect to see us,' swimmer says of boaties caught with '200 fish'.
What's open on New Year's Day in Auckland?
Businesses are free to trade on New Year’s Day but that doesn’t mean they all do.
Shark sightings force Coromandel beaches to close temporarily
Whiritoa closed intermittently on Friday and Waihī shut for a stretch on Christmas Day.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown kicks up a stink after waterfront pool declared unsafe for swimming
Actual testing of the pool is needed, says the mayor.
The seven Auckland beaches you shouldn't swim at this summer - and all the rest you can
Whether you're heading out for a morning dip or a family day at the beach, check Safeswim.
Three top new residences which won 2024 architecture awards
Outstanding designs displayed in Whanganui, Ōtautahi and Wānaka residential buildings.