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A number of black - do not swim - flags have been issued for Auckland beaches

17 January 2026

A number of black - do not swim - flags have been issued for Auckland beaches

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A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system
	13 Jan: A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system... more

Summer swimmers are urged to brush up on water safety, as the holiday drowning toll hits five
	4 Jan: Summer swimmers are urged to brush up on water safety, as the holiday drowning toll hits five... more

How can I get water out of my ear after swimming?
	27 Dec 2025: While water usually drains naturally, a few tips can help speed things up and prevent swimmer’s ear, a common infection after swimming.... more

A call for New Zealanders to do the checks before hydrating or swimming this summer
	22 Dec 2025: A call for New Zealanders to do the checks before hydrating or swimming this summer... more

Swimmer Lewis Clareburt has met the qualifying standard for next year's Commonwealth Games
	16 Dec 2025: Swimmer Lewis Clareburt has met the qualifying standard for next year's Commonwealth Games... more

A record-breaking swim for Lewis Clareburt in Australia
	15 Dec 2025: A record-breaking swim for Lewis Clareburt in Australia... more

Kiwi Lewis Clareburt believes Aussie know-how will give him a better chance at Olympic success in 2028
	4 Dec 2025: Kiwi Lewis Clareburt believes Aussie know-how will give him a better chance at Olympic success in 2028... more

Striving to compete with a specialist American medley training squad is the reason behind two-time Olympian Lewis Clareburt making the move to Australia
	3 Dec 2025: Striving to compete with a specialist American medley training squad is the reason behind two-time Olympian Lewis Clareburt making the move to Australia... more

The swimming world is in shock at the retirement of Australian Ariarne Titmus at the ripe young age of 25
	16 Oct 2025: The swimming world is in shock at the retirement of Australian Ariarne Titmus at the ripe young age of 25... more

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Most Popular Recent Swimming News

04 Jan: Summer swimmers are urged to brush up on water safety, as the holiday drowning toll hits five +++++++++++++

13 Jan: A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system +++++++

17 Jan: A number of black - do not swim - flags have been issued for Auckland beaches +++++

22 Dec: A call for New Zealanders to do the checks before hydrating or swimming this summer +++++

27 Dec: How can I get water out of my ear after swimming? ++++

Swimming NewsLinks

18 Jan: Adventurer aiming to carry kilos of rubbish across cook strait - without a boat (Stuff.co.nz)

14 Jan: Ten lives have already been lost in nz waters this year. donate to make change (Stuff.co.nz)

14 Jan: Locals want popular kerikeri swimming spot reopened (RadioNZ)

12 Jan: Man who went missing in lake tikitapu found dead (RadioNZ)

12 Jan: Farewell spit stranding: 13 pilot whales refloated (Stuff.co.nz)

12 Jan: Weekend heat: ice-creams, swimming pools and cancelled tours (RadioNZ)

9 Jan: Best of ces 2026: the smart home & home security gear edition (PC World)

6 Jan: The hidden river that shapes central wellington (RadioNZ)

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