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,…
Waikato River search continues for missing swimmer after water tragedies
A day of water tragedies The incidents occurred in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Mahurangi East, north…
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…
Body of 23-year-old swimmer found after Lake Wainamu search
Police used the Eagle helicopter to search for the swimmer last night. The search was assisted by five…
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…
Pāpāmoa water rescue: Wellington dad’s quick action saves swimmer from rip
Holland saw a man in the water waving frantically for help. Realising the woman he’d been trying to…
Off-duty lifeguards rescue swimmer in serious condition at Piha Beach
Samuel Sherry Journalist·NZ Herald· 25 Oct, 2025 06:38 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Italian swimming world champion Benedetta Pilato banned after shoplifting duty free cosmetics at airport
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