Shellfish collector saved from drowning by fishermen and swimmer
Man saved from drowning by fishermen and passer-by
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'Brave as hell': Teenager missing off Whatipu Beach named
The teenager missing at sea after getting caught in a rip at Whatipu Beach has been named
Coastguard plane joins search for missing swimmer
The 16-year-old disappeared from Whatipu yesterday while swimming with his family
'He told her to go': Teen lets would-be rescuer swim to safety as he is swept away
A teenage boy saved the woman trying to rescue him from drowning by letting her go.
Beaches across Auckland marked as no-swim zones
At least 12 beaches across Auckland are ones to avoid today.
Auckland's cleanest beaches to soak up the sun - without risking a tummy bug
Popular beaches with good water quality include Piha, Cheltenham, Omaha and Onetangi.
Focus: Auckland's best beaches to soak up the sun
Nick Vigar, the Safeswim Programme Manager at Cheltenham Beach, presents Auckland's best beaches to soak up the sun. Video / Doug Sherring
Local Focus: Mark Sandoval's top spots to hit this summer
Pāpāmoa tips from travel blogger, Mark Sandoval. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Former pedigree pool swimmer Amy Renall tames ocean race
There's no hiding in the water when it comes to the Hawke's Bay Ocean Swim Series.
Children covered in 'mysterious' red spots after swim at Hot Water Beach
"I just want to tear my skin off it's so itchy," 11-year-old tells.
Body of swimmer recovered from Hawke's Bay waterfall
The swimmer had gone missing yesterday evening after diving into the water.
Swimming with orca: Watch one-in-a-million Coromandel experience
The swimmer was joined by a pod of what she thought were playful dolphins.
Beach warning system abandons orange lights
"Swim with caution" option axed in Auckland but still used in all other regions.
Regional council sets summer targets for river swimmability
Horizons wants 80 per cent of rivers and lakes good enough for summer swimming by 2040.
Man abandons attempt to swim Pacific
A French-American man has given up his attempt to swim across the Pacific Ocean
Spike of 'Code Browns' at Oamaru's swimming pool
The manager has disovered that the incident has occurred at the same time every week.
Swimmer dies during organised open water event
Emergency services unable to save person who had suspected medical event in water.
In time for summer: Auckland beach finally safe to swim at after two decades
Four beaches in South Auckland have had long-term public health warnings lifted.
Touching moment that stunned Games crowd
Swimmer's act of kindness at the Invictus Games has left athletes and fans in tears.
Deadly toxic algae found in river
Scientists are concerned dogs, small children and babies could eat the deadly algae.
Man drowns at Hot Water Beach
Emergency services were called to the incident at Hot Water Beach about 4pm.
Too polluted to swim - swimmers warned off Whanganui coastal streams
Three streams that children love to play in at Whanganui beaches are unsafe for swimming.
Kindy teacher 'went to work and never came home'
Much-loved kindy teacher killed in West Auckland crash was just five minutes from home.
Pool Runnings: Tongan team win hearts at AIMS Games
Vaoahi Afu (11), Koti Uhi (12), Saia Day (13) and Keli Langi (12) have been competing at the AIMS Games in Tauranga this week.
Pressure taken off struggling Napier wastewater system
Pressure taken off struggling Napier wastewater system
Change of model for Swimming NZ in search of success
Swimming's bosses are hoping a change of structure will bring success.
35 per cent of Auckland pools fail checks
One Auckland pool owner has been taken to court over their unsafe swimming pool.
Ten-year-old 'Superman' who broke Phelps' 23-year record
A 10-year-old boy aptly named Clark Kent has smashed a record belonging to Michael Phelps.
Swimming star's exile after alleged affair
Emily Seebohm was reportedly warned to stay away a swim camp by officials.
Baker sets world record in 100 back
In the 100 back, Baker wanted the attention for herself. And she got it.
Title for sport's stupidest athlete can now be awarded in perpetuity to Ryan Lochte
Call off the dogs. The hunt is over.
Australia's golden couple break-up takes bitter and cryptic turn
The breakup of Australian swimming's golden couple has taken a bitter turn