Northland Paralympian nominated for World Sports Award
Cameron Leslie is a nominee for a global sports award this year.
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Lakes, beaches reopen after cyclone closures - swimmers warned to remain vigilant
People are urged to use beaches with lifeguards on duty and be wary of water quality.
Beaches and lakes reopen after cyclone closures, but swimmers warned to remain vigilant
People urged to be vigilant, and choose beaches where lifeguards are on duty.
Champion swimmer’s tragic final moments
The champion swimmer died after diving head-first into underwater rocks at iconic beach.
Adult with serious injuries and two children hospitalised after getting stuck in rip south of Auckland
Police notified St John of the situation about 5.41pm.
Whanganui swimmers advised to take care after rainfall
Swimmers were reminded to look out for both seen and unseen hazards.
'Absolutely gutted’: Historic Parnell pools completely cut-off, cliff houses close to brink
The horror season for the beloved Parnell Baths continues.
$400k donation to help Hawke's Bay youngsters stay safe in the water
Donation follows spate of drownings.
Body of missing teen found following Ōpoutere Beach tragedy
It’s understood at least some of the group involved the Cruickshank family from Takapau.
New Zealand's best beaches, according to Liz from The Beths
Liz Stokes picks her favourite Kiwi beaches. Find out how to vote for yours.
Tourism Minister Stuart Nash on NZ’s best beaches - and his ultimate summer pick
From the East Coast to the top of the South, Nash says we're spoiled for choice.
'You’d almost rather not know': Daisy the great white shark tracked to summer hotspot
'This shark is just doing what a shark does... they hunt fish.'
Best Beach 2023: Six60 star’s surprising pick for NZ’s top beach
Chris Mac thinks the choice for NZ's best beach is an easy one... do you agree?
Editorial: Best Beach 2023 best way to start the new year
EDITORIAL: It's been another long and difficult year; thank goodness we can hit the beach!
Grim milestone: Drownings climb to highest in over a decade
Water-related tragedies surpass last year's statistics as males urged to be better.
'Alcohol and water don't mix' - police issue safety advice as holiday drowning toll climbs
Whether swimming, diving or boating, there are plenty of precautions you should take.
Ex Otago man becomes first Kiwi, oldest person to swim icy strait
The Strait of Magellan is at the bottom of South America. Spoiler: It's cold!
Unresponsive five-year-old boy plucked from Auckland swimming pool
The boy's uncle said another 30 seconds and it could have been different.
'It’s one of the most important things': Mum's swimming lessons plea after tot tumbles into pool
Swim classes saved toddler, but half of Kiwi kids are missing out.
17-year-old had just finished exam before she drowned at Auckland beach
She called for help as she was dragged away but was found dead shortly after.
Parnell Baths to delay its summer opening due to landslip
The baths were due to open next week on November 5.
'Every morning, I fight myself': How a Paralympic swimmer battled her inner demons - and won
New Zealand’s first Tongan swimming champion battles self-doubt and setbacks.
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New Zealand’s first Tongan swimming champion battles self-doubt and setbacks as she fights for a medal at the Commonwealth Games. Video / Loading Docs
Reason former Olympian turned to selling ice
Former Olympian Scott Miller will blame drug charges on the end of his career.
Jason Pine: Swimming NZ must do more to help Lewis Clareburt's Olympic push
Clareburt needs to be nurtured to achieve the rarest of New Zealand sporting feats.
'It starts from higher up': Swimming great on what is letting Lewis Clareburt down
Cut out the middle people or at least give athletes more, says Moss Burmester.
Focus Live: PM Ardern says Govt playing housing catch up in Hawke's Bay
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Government is playing catch up with public housing as 40 new Kāinga Ora homes were unveiled in Hastings. Ardern also attended yesterday's official opening of the Hawke's Bay Regional Aquatic Centre, which will open to the public on September 1. Video / NZME
More gold in the water! Unheralded Kiwi swimmer wins backstroke final
Andrew Jeffcoat's sudden emergence in Birmingham has taken him all the way to the top.
Anatomy of a victory: How Lewis Clareburt conquered swimming legend
The Kiwi double gold medallist produced a special performance to beat one of his idols.
Water champion! Lewis Clareburt storms to gold at Games
Clareburt has delivered in stunning style on the promise he has long shown.
'Camp mum': Pascoe embraces new role in Birmingham
The 19-time Paralympic medallist has opted for a vastly reduced programme at these Games.
Drowning swimmer banned from world championships
The swimmer that passed out and needed to be rescued has been handed some bad news.
Swimmer stopped breathing for two minutes during underwater rescue
She said the incident was much more terrifying than it may have initially seemed.
Swim star faints in pool, rescued mid-event
Tragedy was narrowly avoided at the world championships in Budapest.