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Manu mana on show at Hamilton's Waterworld
The Hamilton heats of the Manu Champs last weekend were a success.
Punters flocking to Whanganui East Pool
The pool's end-of-season date is yet to be announced.
'We all thought we would die' Family grateful to swimmer who saved teen
The rescuer was only at the beach that day because his son asked him to go there.
Mahia shark warning issued after mass ‘whale’, dolphin stranding
Several shark species feed on whales and dolphins, including their carcasses.
'Terrible': Huge cost of drowning and water injuries revealed
'Understanding and respecting the power of New Zealand’s waters is crucial.'
'Happened pretty fast': Young lifeguard saves girl caught in rip
The rescue came amid “gnarly sea conditions".
'Be vigilant': Hawke's Bay mother's warning after bluebottle stings child
The Hawke's Bay coast is seeing a resurgence of the stinging creature.
'Springboard for the region': Splash Planet extends season, could set attendance record
About 79,000 visitors have been through the gates since the park reopened in November.
Togs, togs, $1100 fine: The Napier bylaw that stopped people in bathing suits crossing the road
OPINION: Napier had a prudish past - especially when it came to public bathing.
Mum’s warning after son’s scare at floating obstacle course in Tauranga
'I used all of my strength to push him to the side while trying not to get sucked in.'
Boxing day beach tragedy: Stolen cash, paranoid delusions, and a mystery death
Walkers found thousands in cash strewn across the beach before human remains were found.
Beach activity book about 'engaging senses, admiring beauty'
The 99 ideas are about taking time to observe and explore our local water environment.
Parking 'nightmare': Congestion to remain at 'hidden gem' waterfall
Maraetōtara Falls is a rarity with other waterfalls closed.
Rain makes Auckland beaches unsafe for swimming — again
A brief spell of heavy rain on Monday has once again washed sewage into the Waitematā.
Watch: Frantic mum-to-be protects swimmers as shark stalks holiday hotspot
'You know when someone pregnant runs the distance of a beach it’s time to get out.'
Hot El Nino summer causing more algal blooms in NZ's rivers, lakes
Swimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.
Swept away by the current: Teen who drowned in river was a poor swimmer
Valentino Laki was with friends and family when he got into difficulty in 2018.
Hundreds of swimmers set for 'Epic' Lake Taupō event
More than 800 swimmers will dive into Lake Taupō this weekend.
Loved too much: Popular Matapōuri Mermaid Pools slowly recovering
The delicate Mermaid Pools used to have up to 1000 visitors a day.
Gracie MacKinlay on Mighty Ape’s record-breaking 2023 sales
MacKinlay says the retailers face a challenging 2024 despite record-breaking sales.
Lifeguards save beached dolphin at Mount, swimmer airlifted off Waihī beach
Plus, 'tonnes of shark sightings' in busy day for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards.
Search continues for swimmer missing at Karioitahi Beach
The missing person is one of three who got into trouble in the water.
Surge in shark sightings may be related to El Niño climate shift
'Don’t swim where people are fishing...and avoid swimming at dawn and dusk'.
Four days of fine weather needed for safe swimming after storms
More than 20 beaches were closed around the Auckland region due to contamination.
Auckland lifeguards repeatedly abused by swimmers, told to 'f*** off'
Lifeguards at Auckland beach were subjected to verbal abuse by swimmers.
People swimming at Auckland’s Mission Bay despite sewage overflow
Friday's downpours have washed sewage and other nasties into the water.
Coastline drownings 'a national tragedy' - new report
Surf Life-Saving New Zealand's report looks at NZ drowning toll.
Algal bloom is back in Hawke's Bay, no swimming or shellfish collecting on Cape Coast advised
The bloom off Te Awanga and Haumoana has been tested and the risk of toxicity is low.
More than 90 drowning fatalities forecast by the end of this year
There have been 86 deaths by drowning this year and modelling predicts another six.
Two double drownings in five days highlight river dangers, says coroner
Almost two years ago, two drowned in the Manawatū River. Days later, another two died.
Open-water swim tours are surging in popularity. Here's why
Riding the wave of popularity, swimming tours are the latest travel trend to try.
‘Incredibly popular’ beach to greet 60,000 campers over summer
The Abel Tasman park campsite is fully booked from now until mid-February.
In the shallows: Death at Ocean Beach and early rip rescues spark summer warning
The man was identified by police on Monday as 26-year-old Hyuckjun Kown, of Auckland.