Police say they're still contacting the woman's next of kin.

You can host your own floating party on this beauty.

Steve McKain advises those who want to swim cross Lake Taupo to find one excuse to do it.

"People like to push boundaries, go to new frontiers and then share it on social media."

Around 8pm last night a member of the public called police with concerns.

Georgia Bavington left Okere Falls at 6.45am and made it to Korokitewao Bay by 11.15am.

Warning issued as start of Kiwi summer marked by water-related incidents.

"They don't bring people back from something like that normally."

Hastings Girls' High School pupil Kate Allen's creating a splash, both indoor and outdoors

Caleb Carlisle finds ideal endorsement in swimming at Aims Games in Bay of Plenty

Hayley Patuwai made a name for himself after he went over Huka Falls on a body board.

Councillors Kirsten Wise, Richard McGrath join calls to revisit aquatic centre proposal

Cold Water Classic Surfing competition. 12 degree water, 180 competitors returning for one of the main events in the surfing calendar. Source: Aotearoa Science Agency

Meech has collected silver in La Rochelle overnight to continue his outstanding season.

HBHS pupil Jack Wilkinson harbours dreams of competing at the Olympic Games in kayaking.

Teenager puts heat on champion skier Hugo Schaw but Tikokino terror retains NZ open crown

Swimming NZ chief executive Steve Johns says the overriding factor is youngsters in pools

Frustrated parents, Swim HBPB question Swim NZ's criteria for allocating NAGS tickets.

Mother-of-two Maria Noakes was a respected competitive kayaker.

Taradale High School pupil Henry Hall will derive his strength from versatility in Spain

People in Auckland continued to swim at Milford Beach despite a health warning being put in place after raw sewage contaminated the water.

The Lupton clan from Waverley is set to dominate upcoming hydroplane series

Volunteer lifeguards hailed after dozens of surf rescues over the weekend.

An algal bloom has fouled the water in Te Waihoura (Lake Ellesmere).

The 31-year-old went missing around 1pm on Sunday afternoon.

Paige Hareb's surfing future hung on one heat, and the Kiwi came out on top.

Foxton opens NZ's newest wakeboard park. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The man has been named as 44-year-old Paul Johnston of Balclutha.

Hamilton firm creates a world first. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

How William Trubridge's extraordinary childhood helped him become a champion freediver.