America's Cup
Is this the end for Dean Barker?
Sailing obituaries were already being drawn up for Dean Barker before American Magic had even ended its inglorious finish to the Prada Cup challenger series. But is it too soon to suggest his time on… Audio
The unlikely story behind New Zealand's homegrown superyacht
Large crowds of spectators have been gathering around the Waitemata Harbour to watch America's Cup races - from both the land and the water. Among them is the locally-built 102ft superyacht Pacific… Audio
Upset American Magic skipper demands more
American Magic could be packing up their Auckland base as soon as Saturday night if they can't find an instant remedy to their winless streak.
American Magic back for America's Cup challenger semis
American Magic and their repaired yacht Patriot return to racing this afternoon, when they take on Luna Rossa in the first of the America's Cup challenger series semi-finals in Auckland.
It's 12 days… Audio
Team UK sail into Challenger Selection Series finals
Team UK are through to the final of the America's Cup Challenger Selection Series in Auckland.
Disaster strikes American Magic
It has been a long night for the American team challenging for the America's Cup after the American Magic monohull capsized. The team had been sailing towards their first win of the America's Cup… Audio
America's Cup village officially opens in Auckland
The America's Cup Village has opened in Tāmaki Makaura, with boat-racing teams and family members being officially welcomed this morning. Several hundred people gathered for a dawn ceremony, which was… Audio
Extra Time for 11 Dec 2020
After months of battles off the water, the four teams taking part in the looming America's Cup have finally begun their on water duels. While Ineos Team UK was dealing with technical issues on day one… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Fresh from his incredible double hundred in the first test, Black Caps captain, Kane Williamson has pulled the pin on the second test to be with his partner to prepare for the birth of their first… Audio
Team NZ happy with Te Rehutai's first day on the water
Team New Zealand say they're happy with the first day on the water for their America's Cup boat Te Rehutai.
America's Cup - Glimmer of hope for inner harbour races
To some other news now and Ports of Auckland has stepped in to save the America's Cup for spectators eager to get a look at the racing. It's given the green light to use two inshore courses in the… Audio
Crisis talks over America's Cup course
Crisis talks were understood to be held today morning to resolve the latest stand-off engulfing the America's Cup cites the NZ Herald. Audio
Mana whenua speak out after America's Cup courses scrapped
A group of Auckland chief executives have confirmed that Luna Rossa had previously agreed on the courses for the America's Cup races.
Luna Rossa went to the Cup's arbitration panel, which decided to… Audio
Sports commentator Dana Johannsen
Big changes are coming at Sport NZ, with Peter Miskimmin's replacement due to be announced soon. The Silver Ferns play the NZ men tonight and three challengers for the America's Cup are now out on the… Audio
America's Cup inner harbour courses sunk
Team New Zealand is blaming challenger Luna Rossa for a decision that effectively cancels the use of the inner Waitematā Harbour race courses for all America's Cup races. Video
Emirates Team NZ outrage over course changes
Emirates Team New Zealand says its outraged that course changes have been made. RNZ's Executive Sports Editor, Jeremy Rees, talks to Jesse about the arbitration ruling and why Team New Zealand is so… Audio
Calling Home: John Ayton in Redondo Beach, California
Taranaki native John Ayton first left New Zealand in the late 1960s and while he has returned home for stretches, he has led a fascinating, globe-trotting existence in the ensuing years. He's Calling… Audio
America's Cup: The lawyers have the power
A panel of three lawyers has the power to make or break an America's Cup syndicate's campaign.
Midday Sports News for 6 August 2020
The America's Cup is set to lose another challenger.
Barry Guy has sport. Audio
America's Cup: Waterfront businesses hope for domestic spending
From stormy seas to plain sailing, the America's Cup is prone to sudden changes of tack.
The regatta was due to attract a host of international tourists to our shores and give the economy - including… Video, Audio
