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Worlds wildcard Caitlin Deans sets new standards for herself in the pool
Swimmer wins entry to the world championships on the back of strong performances.
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Erika Fairweather wins bronze at Pan Pacific Swimming Champs
A 15-strong New Zealand team is at the competition being held in California.
'It’s a thrill': Fishing host’s dolphin visitors return this winter
Matt Watson says the pod visits his Far North bay each winter.
Kiwi swimmers make Glasgow a historic standout
The 13-member New Zealand team won 10 medals, with all making finals.
More medals up for grabs after Commonwealth Games golden morning
Kiwi swimmer Lewis Clareburt has the chance to win his third gold in Glasgow.
Golden hour in Glasgow? Four Kiwis chase podium in packed morning
Swimmer Lewis Clareburt has already claimed one gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
'It was stupid': Clareburt surges to gold in stunning fashion
Lewis Clareburt sat seventh halfway through the final.
Medal haul grows: Fairweather claims second silver
Fairweather clocked 15:58.97, three seconds clear of bronze.
On the tools and on TV: Sophie Pascoe finds her next lane
The Paralympian says renovating her Christchurch home gives her the same buzz as sport.
Madeleine McCann’s brother Sean makes Commonwealth splash
Sean McCann, 21, will race three freestyle events for Scotland.
Kate and Gerry McCann cheer on son in Commonwealth Games swimming final
The McCann's watched on with pride as Sean swam for Scotland.
Double silver start for Kiwi swimmers in Glasgow
Erika Fairweather took 400m freestyle silver, while Lewis Clareburt set a personal best.
Editorial: Fans treated to a sports feast this year
OPINION: We've had the Winter Olympics, Fifa World Cup and now the Commonwealth Games.
Commonwealth Games: All you need to know about Glasgow events
The 114-strong New Zealand team are the smallest since Brisbane 1982.
Madeleine McCann's brother to swim for Scotland at Commonwealth Games
Sean McCann, 21, will compete in freestyle events at the Glasgow games.
Where is she now? Swimmer Hannah McLean on Commonwealth Games efforts
The former world medallist now coaches athletes on life after sport.
Chilled ambitions: Chasing a dream of being selected for Frozen Ferns
Two Hawke's Bay swimmers will race in Alexandra’s 5C waters for national team selection.
On The Up: Meet the teenage Para swimming star closing in on Dame Sophie Pascoe's record
Jess Johnstone is already competing alongside some of the best Paralympian swimmers.
Yale study on the secret link between optimism and ageing well
Yale researchers found nearly half of over-65s improved cognition or strength.
Newmarket pool pervert: Remuera accountant unmasked after secretly filming hundreds of men
The man, who made videos of about 400 men in a changing room, can now be identified.
'No phone calls ... nothing': Northlanders count cost of pool firm failure
One Northland customer says he lost $115,000 on a pool that never began.
Kiwi Olympic swimmer Phillippa Langrell on her mental edge, retiring young and becoming a widow
Langrell was fourth in the 800m freestyle at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
'It hasn’t survived the test of time': Entire Auckland retirement village to be demolished
Apartments, hospital built at height of the leaky building era. All must be demolished.
The ultimate California road trip with family: Worth the flight, squabbles and exchange rate
Two passengers are 40, two are under-5. Who has the most fun?