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Malaysian national named as Central Otago drowning victim
The man died at a popular swimming spot in Central Otago on Friday evening.
Shark alerts issued for two beaches north of Auckland
Three sharks were spotted at Waiwera Beach just after 11.30am.
Grim find in search for missing swimmer
The man failed to surface at a popular swimming spot in Central Otago.
'Sharks sighted, exercise caution': Warning for Auckland beaches
Swimmers should stay out of the water at one beach, according to one alert.
Michael Phelps' wife fears she'll lose him
The former swimmer, now 35, has been openly talking about his mental health struggles.
Local Focus: Why are there so many drownings?
Tell each other to stay safe and not push the limits. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Don't panic: Surf rescue boss says more sharks - but they're just cruising
People should stay calm in the wake of the death of a woman at Waihī Beach last week.
Fatal shark attack: Beach reopens to swimmers, but rāhui remains for some
The rāhui follows the death of Kaelah Marlow in a suspected shark attack.
Shark expert urges caution for beach-goers after Waihī death
Sharks can "be very abundant in some places" in summer, the marine biologist says.
Toxic algae in Wellington rivers, swimmers urged to check first
Toxic algae has bloomed at Waipoua River, Te Awa Kairangi and at Kaitoke campground.
Focus: Fatal shark attacks in New Zealand
A look at fatal encounters with sharks that have happened in New Zealand, and some expert advice from Surf Lifesaving NZ.
NZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealed
Kiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.
Stay out of the water: Dangerous algae levels spark health warning
Children and dogs are thought to be at particular risk of harm.
Swift reaction to bombshell doping ban ruling
Why the Olympics is still a long shot for Chinese star despite doping ban being overturned
Shock turnaround as Olympics star's eight-year ban overturned
The Swiss Federal Tribunal has upheld an appeal against the eight-year doping ban.
'Putting themselves in danger': Forced cancellation of rapid spills
People are putting their lives at risk not following guidelines at a tourist attraction.
Playgrounds and toilets could be closed by Auckland Council
The council has already closed service centres in Birkenhead and Glenfield.
'This is the end of my life': Night-time plunge off wharf sparks heroic rescue
"Angel" rescuer saves woman from water, then shouts her a Maccas hot chocolate.
Local Focus: Calling all Masters, young and old, male and female
Masters Games bigger than previous years. Made with funding from New Zealand on Air.
'It becomes very addictive': Chch locals brave ocean's chill every morning
The group of ocean dippers meets every week, togs and towels ready to go.
Waikato river tragedy: Missing man Kayne Kohu's body found
Kayne Kohu went missing after getting into trouble in the river on August 23.
Nats' Emma Mellow out to replace Nikki Kaye in Auckland Central
Emma Mellow was steeped in politics from a young age thanks to her grandmother.
Swimming's cult hero: What really happened to 'Eric the Eel'
In 2000, Eric Moussambani went from unknown to Olympic hero in the space of two minutes.
Near-drowning at Piha; patient in serious condition
It is unclear whether the person was in the ocean or a pool.
New Zealand swimming great Jean Hurring passes away
Jean Hurring, the only NZ woman to win an Olympic swimming medal, has passed away.
Milking it? Olympic great's remarkable swim with milk on her head
Don't try this at home and definitely don't try it at your local swimming pool.
'No fine will make things right': Widow's long fight for justice over swimmer's death
The well-respected high school teacher died after being struck by a boat while swimming.
'I can see what you're doing at all times': Aussie sports star's scary extortion attempt
In a disturbing twist, Shayna Jack has become the target of a vicious extortion attempt.
Surf's up: 150-plus surfers converge at beach
Local said he had never seen so many surfers there but beachgoers were being "sensible".
Controversial Olympian's unreal quarantine clip
Russian swimmer Yulia Efimova posted what looks like an extremely painful home workout.
Dos and don'ts of level 3: A back-to-basics guide of what's allowed
All we need is the high sign from the PM this week.
NZ Outdoors Party compares government to Nazis over lockdown rules
The comments have been labelled "inappropriate" by the NZ Deerstalkers Association.
Coronavirus: Auckland's parks and beaches closed to vehicles
Auckland's regional parks are normally a magnet for beachgoers in their cars.