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'Defender has the right': Team NZ responds to stinging Alinghi accusations
Team NZ responded to Alinghi, Athena Racing and American Magic with a swift statement.
The key changes proposed in the America's Cup draft protocol
After being accused of a lack of transparency, Team New Zealand made the draft public.
Opinion: What Naples means for a dramatic America's Cup
The protocol may relax nationality rules, allowing teams to bolster their ranks.
'Entering the lion's den': Team NZ confirm America's Cup host
While exact dates are still to be confirmed, the regatta will be held in 2027.
Team NZ name Burling's replacement and core sailors
Five sailors have been confirmed by the Auld Mug defenders – including one new face.
Where to from here? Key questions in new America's Cup cycle
How a Kiwi ace could become hot property on the international market.
Sport news
Injury blow: Warriors' Barnett sidelined for rest of NRL season
Co-captain ruptured his ACL during the Warriors' win against South Sydney.
Opinion: LockerRoom founder on honour, mentorship, and women in sport
Suzanne McFadden received the MNZM for services to sports journalism.
Alex Powell: Where does Lawson stand with Red Bull as Hadjar continues to shine?
OPINION: What we learned from the Spanish Grand Prix.
SailGP news
Exclusive: Peter Burling on Team NZ exit, success and what's next
Team NZ confirmed last month that they would be moving forward without Burling.
On The Up: Burling and Tuke's conservation journey and their next big project
'We, travelling around the world, see so much devastation in so many beautiful places.'
Why Auckland wasn't on SailGP's first list of 2026 venues
The global foiling league revealed 10 events on the season six calendar this morning.
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'An orderly wind-down': Why America's Cup challenger won't return for next cycle
Alinghi Red Bull Racing have confirmed they won't be part of the next America's Cup.
On The Up: Burling's surprise appearance at young sailors' prizegiving
A group of young sailors from Tauranga asked Burling to attend. The star sailor answered.
Team NZ skipper leaves, Nathan Outteridge likely successor
Team New Zealand had other options… and exercised them.
'We need certainty': Dalton reveals reasons for Team NZ split with Burling
'His contribution to the team is immense and a mistake would be to try to fill his shoes.'
Peter Burling parts ways with Team NZ
Burling was at the helm for the past three America's Cup wins.
SailGP cancels Brazil event as wingsail defect causes safety concerns
It comes after the Australian team's wingsail collapsed in San Francisco.
Ineos abandons America’s Cup challenge
Sir Jim Ratcliffe ends company’s interest in sailing’s grandest title.
‘A few sleepless days’: Kiwi sailor’s tales of loss and adventure alone at sea
No one can hear you scream from the middle of the ocean.
Michael Burgess: Only one choice for next America’s Cup host
OPINION: Organisers need to go to the one place that would put the event back on the map.
Where to next? Contenders to host America’s Cup after Auckland ruled out
Auckland was officially ruled out as a potential America's Cup host earlier this week.
Editorial: America’s Cup miss highlights need for new national event strategy
OPINION: Auckland won't host the 38th America’s Cup.
Sailing away! Team NZ confirm Auckland won’t host next America’s Cup
Talks were confirmed last month about bringing the event back to Auckland.
‘On the shoulders of giants’: NZ team launched for the Ocean Race
It will be the first NZ entry in the around-the-world race since Camper in 2012.
Aotearoa Ocean Racing launched for The Ocean Race.
Offshore sailor Conrad Colman will lead a New Zealand entry into the next edition of The Ocean Race.
Watch: Australian SailGP team suffer major damage; Black Foils miss podium
The Australian team were on track to contest another podium race when disaster struck.
‘Good job of scrambling’: Kiwis foil slow SailGP starts to sit fifth
The Black Foils sit fifth on the leaderboard after day one in San Francisco.
‘It’s certainly new’: Black Foils enter uncharted SailGP territory
The Black Foils have historically struggled at SailGP's San Francisco events.
The Ocean Race confirms return to New Zealand
The Ocean Race will return to New Zealand in 2027.
The Ocean Race to return in New Zealand in 2027
It will be the 12th time a New Zealand leg has featured in the famed around the world race