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Man, 43, named as diver who drowned at popular Canterbury tourist spot
7+ hour, 35+ min ago (409+ words) The man who drowned at a popular Canterbury tourist spot was diving to collect seafood when he went out of sight for around an hour. He was 43-year-old Chen You, from Halswell in Christchurch. A witness at the scene said…...
'Tragic outcome': Young tramper mourned by community after body found near Lake Ōhau
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (522+ words) Tributes have poured in for a "well-liked and respected" tramper who died while hiking in the Lake "hau area. Teams searching for Connor Purvis located a body high on the southern side of Mt Huxley about 9am yesterday morning after a…...
Surfing dogs: Two surfing French bulldogs dazzle holiday crowds
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (467+ words) Two fearless French bulldogs have been spotted carving through waves, leaving holiday crowds in awe. The athletic pair-turned social media surfing sensations are Bosco and Treasure. The Frenchies, often seen sporting life jackets, grew up on a boat based in…...
New Zealand's fastest man over 100m switches allegiance to Australia
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (324+ words) New Zealand's fastest man over 100m will no longer compete in a black singlet. Having not run for New Zealand in more than three years, Eddie Osei-Nketia has completed his transfer of allegiance and will now compete for Australia. Australian Athletics…...
Herne Bay and central Auckland beaches hit by sewage overflows after storms
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (629+ words) By Felix Walton of RNZ It's only the first day of summer but already a code brown is casting an unwanted shadow over Auckland's beaches. Sewage overflows from thunderstorms over the weekend have impacted water quality at beaches across the…...
'Miracle': Mum grateful after son’s dramatic late night Piha Beach rescue
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (711+ words) The mother of a hypothermic surfer who was plucked from the water off a West Auckland beach says it was a miracle her son was found in such conditions. Multiple agencies scrambled to rescue the 21-year-old man who had become…...
Top five finish for Smith among high-quality SUP field at worlds
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (523+ words) Gisborne's Stella Smith achieved a top-five finish in tough competition at the ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championships in El Salvador. Last week's International Surfing Association contest drew a field of around 170 competitors from 27 nations. Smith competed in the 25-strong open…...
Olympic schedule flips tradition on its head: What it means for NZ
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (995+ words) The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics competition schedule has been unveiled today by organisers, including a showcase spot for the women's 100m and a Super Saturday session. LA28 revealed a detailed schedule earlier than usual. It starts with the opening ceremony on July 14 and…...
'Domino effect': Experienced diver's death harvesting kina prompts Coroner's warning
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (693+ words) Gideon Te Ahuru died while scuba diving due to a combination of factors, a coroner has found. Insert image / Supplied Gideon Te Ahuru was an experienced diver and had been scuba diving for 30 years On Waitangi Day the 60-year-old and…...
'Everything changed': From preparing for the Olympics to learning to walk again
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (806+ words) The Carrus Tauranga Open " All Abilities Invitational is being held this weekend at the Tauranga Golf Club. One of the golfers, Jason Eade (Royal Wellington Golf Club), explains his journey into all-abilities golf and why it's important to keep fighting…...