Top performers Lauren Boyle and Glenn Snyders added further Commonwealth Games qualifying performances.

Aussie swimming great Ian Thorpe is "quite sick" in hospital after contracting two potentially deadly infections and will never swim again competitively.

A record field is lining up for the 10th anniversary of the Motatapu off-road sporting event which takes place next weekend in Central Otago.

A double for New Zealand in the finalists for the prestigious international Laureus Sports Awards for 2014.

Wendy du Toit set herself a goal two years ago that she would complete the Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand for the first time for her 50th birthday.

Ian Thorpe's father says the Olympic legend is having a tough time battling depression, but he hopes his treatment will soon see him right.

Ten-year-old Hannah Milne had the experience of her life last year and can't wait to put it to good use in the State Capital Classic next weekend in Wellington.

They may not be one of the country's glamour high-profile swimming clubs but Manurewa will be competing alongside some of the best in Australia and NZ next weekend.

Swim sensation Lauren Boyle scorched through 2013, claiming three bronze medals at the world championships in Barcelona and striking gold in short course World Cup races.

For the past few years, the biggest story in NZ swimming has been the national body's administrative failings. In 2013 it was Lauren Boyle.

Today is going to be a special day for the Boughey-Castles family as they compete in the State Bay of Islands Classic.

Like many of the 1,700 swimmers who will attempt to navigate Auckland's harbour crossing tomorrow morning, Bronwyn Impson's battle will be as much mental as physical.

Long-distance swimmer Philip Rush has been sentenced to community work after he was caught behind the wheel at more than twice the legal alcohol limit.

Lauren Boyle produced an outstanding second half of her swim to beat world record holder Mareia Belmonte of Spain in the 800m freestyle at the Fina World Cup in Tokyo yesterday.

Surf lifesavers are launching their summer patrols over Labour Weekend, but a mixed bag of weather could deter some would-be beachgoers from taking a splash.

Mike Townsend is swimming from the heart.