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  •   Home > News > Sports >  Subscribe to NZCity's Swimming articles  Swimming
    A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system
     13 January 2026
    A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system
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    Summer swimmers are urged to brush up on water safety, as the holiday drowning toll hits five
    4 Jan: Summer swimmers are urged to brush up on water safety, as the holiday drowning toll hits five... more
    How can I get water out of my ear after swimming?
    27 Dec 2025: While water usually drains naturally, a few tips can help speed things up and prevent swimmer’s ear, a common infection after swimming.... more
    A call for New Zealanders to do the checks before hydrating or swimming this summer
    22 Dec 2025: A call for New Zealanders to do the checks before hydrating or swimming this summer... more
    Swimmer Lewis Clareburt has met the qualifying standard for next year's Commonwealth Games
    16 Dec 2025: Swimmer Lewis Clareburt has met the qualifying standard for next year's Commonwealth Games... more
    A record-breaking swim for Lewis Clareburt in Australia
    15 Dec 2025: A record-breaking swim for Lewis Clareburt in Australia... more
    Kiwi Lewis Clareburt believes Aussie know-how will give him a better chance at Olympic success in 2028
    4 Dec 2025: Kiwi Lewis Clareburt believes Aussie know-how will give him a better chance at Olympic success in 2028... more
    Striving to compete with a specialist American medley training squad is the reason behind two-time Olympian Lewis Clareburt making the move to Australia
    3 Dec 2025: Striving to compete with a specialist American medley training squad is the reason behind two-time Olympian Lewis Clareburt making the move to Australia... more
    The swimming world is in shock at the retirement of Australian Ariarne Titmus at the ripe young age of 25
    16 Oct 2025: The swimming world is in shock at the retirement of Australian Ariarne Titmus at the ripe young age of 25... more
    Swimmer Cameron Leslie has claimed a second silver medal at the para world championships in Singapore
    26 Sep 2025: Swimmer Cameron Leslie has claimed a second silver medal at the para world championships in Singapore... more

     Most Popular Recent Swimming News
     04 Jan: Summer swimmers are urged to brush up on water safety, as the holiday drowning toll hits five ++++++++++
     16 Dec: Swimmer Lewis Clareburt has met the qualifying standard for next year's Commonwealth Games +++++
     13 Jan: A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system +++++
     22 Dec: A call for New Zealanders to do the checks before hydrating or swimming this summer +++++
     27 Dec: How can I get water out of my ear after swimming? ++++

     Swimming NewsLinks
      14 Jan: Ten lives have already been lost in nz waters this year. donate to make change (Stuff.co.nz)
      14 Jan: Locals want popular kerikeri swimming spot reopened (RadioNZ)
      12 Jan: Man who went missing in lake tikitapu found dead (RadioNZ)
      12 Jan: Farewell spit stranding: 13 pilot whales refloated (Stuff.co.nz)
      12 Jan: Weekend heat: ice-creams, swimming pools and cancelled tours (RadioNZ)
      9 Jan: Best of ces 2026: the smart home & home security gear edition (PC World)
      6 Jan: The hidden river that shapes central wellington (RadioNZ)
      6 Jan: Stick to your new year’s resolutions with this fitbit charge 6 (38% off) (PC World)
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