2009-06-29
Stuff.co.nz
NZ triathlon team struggles with injury and illness
Illness and injury weakened New Zealand's performance at the inaugural Team Triathlon world championship event in Des Moines, Iowa, today. Switzerland surprised with a superb victory, showing the benefit of experience in European club racing where team relays are reasonably...
2009-06-23
The Dominion Post
Trio hoping to make big splash in Aussie
TOUGH TEST AHEAD: Promising swimmers, from left, Samantha Lee, Samantha Lucie-Smith and Ellen Quirke are off to Australia with the New Zealand 16-and-under...
2009-06-23
Auckland - Stuff.co.nz
Lifesavers are tops
Relevant offers The tables have turned for the Mairangi Bay Surf Lifesaving Club who have struggled in the past to get lifeguards on the beach. The club was announced as northern region club of the year on June 13 and has 120 qualified lifeguards patrolling North Shore beaches over...
2009-06-22
The New Zealand Herald
Triathlon: Top 10 finish for Hewitt in Washington
Christchurch triathlete Andrea Hewitt was the best of the Kiwis, finishing sixth at the latest round of the world championship triathlon series in Washington this morning (NZT).
2009-06-21
Couriermail.com.au
'Win-at-all-costs' culture thrives at surf carnivals
IT IS the iconic picture of Australia: Bronzed surf athletes challenging each other and the elements in one of sport's cleanest-cut...
2009-06-18
Auckland - Stuff.co.nz
Surf heroes honoured
Top local lifeguards 1 of 3 Relevant offers Lifeguards from Rodney fared well at the Surf Life Saving northern region annual awards of excellence on...
2009-06-18
Auckland - Stuff.co.nz
JT and Jago get Muriwai honours for service
Relevant offers Stalwarts from Muriwai Lifeguard Service have been acknowledged for their work. Club president John Thomas was awarded the Surf Life Saving New Zealand 50 year badge for continuous service keeping watch over swimmers and board riders at the busy west coast...
2009-06-16
Surf Life Saving Australia
Adelaide to host 2012 World Life Saving Championships
The International Life Saving Federation today announced that Adelaide will host the World Life Saving Championships in 2012. Minister for Recreation, Sport & Racing Michael Wright said the World Life Saving Championships, Rescue 2012, will be a major event for Adelaide that will provide a significant boost..
2009-06-16
Stuff.co.nz
Talent award for swimmer
Wellington College backstroker Gareth Kean has been rewarded for his dedication to the pool. Kean swept aside three finalists from rugby league, triathlon and yachting to win the emerging talent sportsperson award at The Dominion Post Sportsperson of the Year Awards last...