NNew Zealand Read More Orca spotted at Pāpāmoa Beach while New Zealand swimmer Jono Ridler attempts world recordFebruary 8, 2026 Ridler is attempting to swim the entire eastern coastline of the North Island in a collaboration with Live…
WWildlife Read More Jono Ridler: Shark encounters, injuries and connection in 1350km swim for the oceanFebruary 3, 2026 “At the moment, I’ve got an ulcer in my cheek wall and one on my lip and that’s…
SSports Read More Jono Ridler tells of shark encounter on Northland leg of 1600km ocean swimJanuary 15, 2026 “One shark was swimming next to me, not too long after starting. “I swam myself to the IRB,…
SSports Read More Jono Ridler plans 1600km North Cape to Wellington swim to end bottom trawlingJanuary 4, 2026 “It’s a huge undertaking. “The last couple of weeks it’s been a pretty emotional journey, mentally preparing myself…
NNew Zealand Read More On The Up: NZ swimmer Jono Ridler to combine sport, ocean conservation in 1609km effortDecember 8, 2025 Now he’s set his sights on something bigger. In January, the 35-year-old will embark on a record-setting attempt…