Teen, 13, makes harrowing swim through shark-frequented WA waters to save family swept out to sea
“I just said ‘all right, not today, not today, not today’,” the boy told Sky News. “I do…
Playful, Enigmatic Narratives Shape Yuko Shimizu’s Action-Packed Illustrations — Colossal
All images courtesy of the artist, shared with permission January 21, 2026 Illustration Kate Mothes Share Pin Email…
Remuera man admits secretly filming hundreds of people in Newmarket pool changing room
His crimes were discovered one evening last year after a customer alerted pool staff to the man’s unusual…
Orca surround swimmer on pontoon at Wellington’s Oriental Bay
Orca surround swimmer on pontoon at Wellington’s Oriental Bay ZB Choose a region Shows Slide previous Slide next…
Locals want popular Kerikeri swimming spot reopened
“It’s been ridiculously hot. Just boiling,” he said. When RNZ caught up with him he was cooling off…
Wade into Slow-Motion Suspension and Anticipation in the Radiant Film ‘Divers’ — Colossal
Through the atmospheric lens of New York-based photographer Geordie Wood, a short film called “Divers” glimpses a day…
Simple measures can make beach swimming safer – Editorial
Many readers will have fond memories of spending time at the beach as children, and as parents or…
Eastern region surf lifeguards report five-fold rise in rescues, urge safer swimming
The spokeswoman said there were seven further rescues today as of 3pm, including four swimmers who got into…
Water pollution warnings for Wellington, Lower Hutt after wastewater discharges
“When it’s raining, wastewater volumes are higher than usual, and some wastewater may bypass the full treatment, resulting…
There’s something in the water: The truth about ‘code brown’ events at public pools
Nothing ruins a nice summery dip like poo in the pool. So how common is it, what’s the…
New Zealand heavyweight boxer Semisi Kalu drowns saving sons during Tonga beach holiday
“I got the call from Alexandria’s mum [Trish], who was crying on the phone,” Wolfgramm told the Herald.…
What are our best new, altered and heritage buildings? New Zealand Institute of Architects’ national 2025 winners announced
Craig Moller of Moller Architects was the convenor of the jury panel. Architect Craig Moller of Moller Architects.…