Dean Barker has spoken publicly for the first time since he was dumped as Team NZ's helmsman, and says he is “absolutely gutted” at the way he has been treated.

Grant Dalton is sinking fast. Running an America's Cup campaign is a tough business, and too tough for Dalton on the current evidence, Chris Rattue writes.

If you're wondering about the silence emanating from Team New Zealand about Dean Barker's future, here's a clue: money.

A furious Dean Barker has called in the lawyers as the bitter battle over his future with Team New Zealand intensifies.

Chris Bouzaid won a yacht race 46 years ago - and the victory shared the front page of the Auckland Star with the Moon landing.

Dean Barker only discovered he was on the outer at Team New Zealand after reading about it on social media this week.

Former America's Cup skipper Chris Dickson isn't surprised time's been called on Dean Barker, who has helmed Team NZ for 15 years.

Team NZ have made a giant mis-step in their handling of moves to elevate Peter Burling to helmsman over long-serving skipper Dean Barker.

Team NZ appears set to receive funding from the Government again. Is this the right move? Vote on the issue and post your comments.

Exclusive: Team NZ appears set to receive funding from the Government again, well-placed sources have told the Herald. So how much will taxpayers contribute?

The fate of Team New Zealand's bid for Government funding is expected to be revealed this week after an announcement on another crucial piece of their campaign puzzle.

Sir Richard Branson sprays honeymooners Sir Ben Ainslie (right of group) and his new wife, Georgie Thompson, on Necker Island.

It would be understandable if Kiwi sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke had some difficulty in selecting the highlight of their podium-topping year in the 49er class.

The confirmation of Bermuda as the venue for the 2017 America's Cup presents the Government with a ticklish problem.

Auckland Council's major events funding body is interested in working with Team New Zealand to secure hosting rights for the America's Cup Qualifying regatta ahead of the challenger finals and 35th Cup match in Bermuda.

Oracle Team USA's defence of the America's Cup in a tiny tax haven in the Atlantic with the population the size of Southland is a joke, writes Toby Manhire.

Just as the news Bermuda is the next home of the America's Cup was expected, so too was Team New Zealand's bullish response, writes Dana Johannsen.

Jaw-dropping decision to stage America’s Cup racing off Bermuda may see event disappear off Kiwi radar writes Dana Johannsen.

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has confirmed it would be harder to justify government funding if the America's Cup is Bermuda-bound in 2017.

Team New Zealand has made it perfectly clear that it does not want Bermuda as the venue for the 35th America's Cup.