Pool rage: Swimmer attacked lifeguard, held head under water
He submerged her head under water for seven seconds, using his weight to press her down.
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A $20,000 Lotto win in North; school's pool equipment stolen and destroyed.
Olympic gold medallist who stormed US Capitol faces 27 months in prison
The five-time Olympic swimming medalist pleaded guilty to a felony charge.
Surfs up but boats are out; travel rules for level 3
Need a refresher on travel under level 3? We have you covered.
Sophie Pascoe placed fifth in 100m butterfly
Sophie Pascoe falls just short of her 20th Paralympic Games medal. Video / TVNZ
Sophie Pascoe in tears after bronze medal
A tearful Sophie Pascoe said it 'wasn't good enough' just to win bronze in the women's 100m backstroke. Video / TVNZ
More medals for NZ? Sophie Pascoe qualifies for another final
Sophie Pascoe has qualified third fastest for tonight's S9 100m backstroke final.
'Things need to change': Kiwi Olympic swimming coach's Wellington ultimatum
Clareburt and coach prepared to leave behind family and friends if things don't change.
Andrew Alderson: Eight things that saved the Games in the first eight days
Seeing the Games through the eyes of children rekindles why sport can be fun.
'Upset' on the cards? Lewis Clareburt impresses to make 200m IM final
Kiwi swimmer Lewis Clareburt will have another opportunity at an Olympic medal.
Another medal chance? Clareburt storms into semis with NZ record
Lewis Clareburt produced a spectacular freestyle leg to power into the 200IM semifinals.
'The world on her shoulders': Aussie's golden girl breaks down
After claiming her second gold medal she finally let her guard down.
'F*** yeah!': Aussie star's golden TV blooper
Swimming superstar Kaylee McKeown had some choice words to celebrate her gold.
Kiwi teen swimmer's 200m freestyle run ends
Erika Fairweather bows out of 200m freestyle but now knows she can match it with the best.
Togs, togs, undies: Critic sparks firestorm over divers' 'skimpy briefs'
Controversial media personality sparks outrage after sharing Olympic uniform rant.
'Not my best': Exceptional Kiwi schoolgirl struggles in 400m final
Dunedin schoolgirl Erika Fairweather finished eighth in the Olympic 400m final.
Lewis Clareburt: 'It was easy to pinpoint where it went wrong'
Lewis Clareburt could see everyone passing him in the final 50m of his Olympics quest.
Erika Fairweather through to 400m freestyle final
Erika Fairweather looked stunned when she realised her time. Video / Sky Sport
Stunning swim! 17yo Kiwi smashes NZ record to make Olympic final
The youngest member of the New Zealand Olympic team produced one of the best performances.
Dylan Cleaver: Kiwi's final fade huge bummer for struggling sport
Lewis Clareburt missed a golden opportunity to join an exclusive club.
Phil Gifford: My 5 to watch at Olympics today
Rowing, swimming, cycling, hockey and gymnastics highlight Phil Gifford's Olympic picks.
'Drastic measures': Breastfeeding Olympian separated from her son
Spain's Ona Carbonell says organisers made travelling with him 'practically impossible'.
Blair Tuke and Portia Woodman among those going to Tokyo
Young swimmer Hayley McIntosh among Northlanders to compete in the Olympics
'We've got the advantage': The swimmer looking to break NZ's Olympic drought
Lewis Clareburt is NZ's biggest medal hope since Danyon Loader won gold in 1996.
Seven Kiwi swimmers to make Olympic debuts in Tokyo
The New Zealand swimming team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has been announced.
'Let that be a lesson to perverts': Olympic medallist quits in fury
Maddie Groves received support from multiple athletes on social media.
NZ medal hope in pool hits career form ahead of Tokyo
Lewis Clareburt is hitting his stride ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
Community pool probe after 15 children get sick
The children were taken to hospital after experiencing sore eyes and breathing problems.
Swimmers urged to watch out after great white sharks spotted off Tauranga, Mt Maunganui beaches
Report details of sightings, captures or strandings to the Department of Conservation.
In the deep end: Man burnt mixing pool chemicals
Authorities called the incident "a bit of an oopsy".
Kiwis urged to be careful in the water today after tsunami alert
Civil Defence's message to Kiwis returning to waters as GeoNet predicts future quakes.
Diver dies in Far North, another is rescued
The diver's death will be referred to the coroner.
Sharks sighted in water off Auckland beaches; warning to swimmers
'We were more worried about the kids on the beach and people on jet skis.'
Shark sighting at Auckland's Muriwai Beach
An alert has been posted advising against swimming at Muriwai Beach.