Much of the south coast has been listed as unsuitable for swimming, as well the bulk of the inner harbour including Oriental Bay after rain. Read...

On Wednesday, Andrew Little announced people could return to the beaches and swim near the shore on the south coast following a sewage spill. Read...

As summer comes to a close this weekend, our Stuff campaign to teach Kiwi kids safe swimming is in action, with schools around New Zealand already under way with lessons funded by you, our readers, and some generous corporate partners. Read...

The council lifted the ban on swimming and gathering kai moana in the area, excluding Tarakena Bay. Read...

Piri Weepu was largely self-taught when it came to swimming as a child, but says formal lessons made “a lasting difference”. Read...

From a quirky Taupo block to a self-sufficient dream, complete with a natural swimming pond, boutique vineyard, and solar-powered luxury. Read...

Native forest, swimming holes and close to town - what more could you want? Read...

Local James Papalii, 66, was out fishing when he captured the footage. Read...

Thanks to the generosity of Stuff readers all students at Kedgley Intermediate will be getting safe swimming lessons this year. Read...

The teenager insisted he was not a hero, even after swimming for four hours and then running 2km to raise the alarm when his family was swept offshore. Read...