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Five more swimmers qualify for world champs
The qualifying marks and Kiwi records continue to tumble at the national swimming champs.
Parnell Baths tragedy: 'I was in shock'
Witness describes 'extremely traumatic' horror as 20yo swimmer cannot be revived.
Old friend turns foe for Burmester
As he trains for the Masters Games, Moss Burmester has newfound respect for his pet event.
Women-only swim night popular
A public pool is being partially closed one night a week to give Muslim women the opportunity to learn to swim.
Plan to quit hatched before ex-MP took over
Isaac Davison examines the departure of three groups from the Land and Water Forum advisory group.
Swimmer Hackett heads overseas for rehab
Troubled swim star Grant Hackett has headed overseas to undergo rehabilitation after his arrest last month.
Kiwi swimmer lands NZ's first black marlin
A former Kiwi Olympian landed a 163.4kg black marlin, the first to be speared in New Zealand waters.
Rival to Phelps: You're not a cheat but...
A former rival of Michael Phelps has questioned the swimming great after he claimed he never swam in a field clean of dopers.
Mixed reaction to water-quality plan
Some say the Government's water-quality proposals are not ambitious enough, but others - including farmers - are cautiously optimistic.
Search for swimmer at Lake Karapiro
A search is underway for a 21-year-old swimmer who failed to resurface near Waipuke Reserve, say police.
Wow! 12yo girl swims across Cook Strait
Caitlin O'Reilly has become the youngest girl to swim across Cook Strait.
Mark Dye: Waterway plan rubbish
COMMENT: The Government's plan to clean up waterways is an attempt to look as though action's being taken, when in reality nothing's happening, says Mark Dye.
Hackett breaks silence on 'toughest week'
Troubled swimming great Grant Hackett says he will seek help in Australia and overseas for mental health issues.
Warriors save man from drowning
A Warriors' team fishing trip turned into a dramatic rescue mission when the players rushed to the aid of a young man who went missing off an Auckland beach.
Swimming lessons urged to stop deaths
As preventable summer drownings hit a six-year high, Labour are calling for greater swimming education at schools to keep young Kiwia safe in our waterways.
Pascoe shares what fuels her success
Star paralympian Sophie Pascoe has opened up in a new TV campaign about overcoming the accident which cost her part of her left leg.
Swimming: Hackett's meltdown shines spotlight on sport
Grant Hackett's latest public meltdown this week has once again shone the spotlight on the difficulty many ex-swimmers face when they've hung up the goggles and cap.
Hackett goes to ground after bizarre day
Grant Hackett was in hiding after another day of bizarre behaviour in which the troubled Olympian's family reported him as a "mentally disturbed" missing person.
Olympic champion missing after arrest
Grant Hackett's family say they have no idea where their son is and have appealed to the public to help find him.
Hackett needs help, say Aussie swimming reps
Swim legend Grant Hackett needs "tough love", says Australian Swimmers' Association boss Daniel Kowalski.
Hackett accuses brother - 'He beat me'
Troubled former Olympic swimmer Grant Hackett has taken to Instagram to share a photo of his bloodied and bruised eye.
Olympic champion arrested
Australian Olympian Grant Hackett has been arrested at his parents' home on the Gold Coast, according to reports.
Young triathlete dies at Auckland pool
A man is believed to have suffered a medical event at a public swimming pool in east Auckland.
Tourists' agony at Waitangi Day river tragedy
The swimmers tried to jump to safety in front of horrified witnesses.
Rescue at Omanawa Falls
A man has been airlifted to hospital with moderate injuries after jumping off the top of Omanawa Falls.
Swimmer death an 'absolute tragedy'
Mercury Energy is reviewing its procedures to see if there is a way of improving safety after a woman was swept to her death on the Waikato River.
One Love crowd well behaved
CHILL OUT: Lucy Langeluddecke, left, and Komisi Bloomfield enjoyed One Love's line-up. PHOTO/ANDREW WARNER 040217aw20bop.JPG By Sandra
Algal bloom warning for Canterbury river
A health warning has been issued for a toxic algae bloom in a Canterbury river.
Dolphin spotted in a T-shirt
Wildlife experts concerned dolphin wearing a T-shirt may be in trouble.