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