Herald on Sundays' Paul Lewis spoke to Team New Zealand designer Pete Melvin - one of the masterminds behind the AC72 class -who says upwind foiling is more likely to be used as means of providing short bursts of speed to position themselves optimally on the race course.
Herald experts Paul Lewis and Dana Johannsen give their expert opinion and analysis in the America's Cup final starting on Sunday, including reaction from Oracle's CEO Sir Russell Coutts to the jury decision and possible NZ media influence in that outcome.
The long All Black wait for second five-eighths Francis Saili is almost over.Since he made the squad more than three months ago, Saili has watched Blues buddies all make their test debuts against France in the June tests. All Blacks coach Steve Hansen acknowledges Dan Carter is under pressure to perform on Saturday following a limited diet of test rugby and a chasing pack of first-fives, but is backing him to re-assert himself on the big stage.
James Molloy, M.A.C director of artistry for Asia-Pacific, flaunted his international talents at New Zealand Fashion Week. Viva went behind the scenes to capture some of his magic in the making.
Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray give their opinion and analysis of the All Black team to play the Pumas, the new selections and the Argentinian reputation for thuggery.
A number of flats on Auckland's North Shore have been flooded after a water transmission main burst. Watercare, the Auckland Council's wastewater arm, is working to fix the main near Greenslade Reserve on Lake Rd in Northcote which burst about 8am. Courtesy Maria Pritchard
Race one of the America's Cup might only be days away, but the shore crew a still continually tuning up and making improvements and repairs to every element of the massive.
Glenn Ashby (ETNZ wing trimmer) updates Paul Lewis from the Herald in Sunday in 'that nose dive and how that affected the team, and also the jury decision docking Oracle two race points in the race to nine victories.
Team NZ wing trimmer Glenn Ashby spoke to Herald on Sunday Sports editor Paul Lewis about his role, and also the effect of the America's Cup jury docking Oracle Team USA two points and banning a leading Oracle sailor.
Opposition activists shared a dramatic video showing an explosion hitting a busy street of Rastan in Homs province. According to the video's description the shell hit as civilians, who had been injured in a previous attack reportedly carried out by a MIG fighter jet, were being evacuated.
There is no doubt those with full vision probably take their eyesight for granted. There are so many concepts that we probably just forget without even realising that we are lucky to have experienced. Tommy Edison who is blind from birth, explains this in a YouTube video. Completely visual, vast, intangible things like the horizon, the Grand Canon, or fog are totally lost on Tommy. Though he can explain these ideas verbally based on others' testimony, he still can’t wrap his head around them.
The world of rugby league has changed forever after an announcement that Auckland has secured a 5-year deal to host the Auckland NRL Nines. All of the 16 franchises will take part in the tournament at Eden Park on February 15th & 16th, which is likely to attract up to 96,000 fans.
The two-day rugby league extravaganza will be contested by the NRL’s 16 teams as they compete for the inaugural title and a share of a record New Zealand and Australasian sport’s purse of A$2.25 million. The NRL Auckland Nines – which will be held at Eden Park on February 15/16. courtesy Duco Events.
Can a car do the same tricks a bike can do? Tune in to see New Zealand BMX athlete, Jaden Leeming, battle the new black Peugeot 208 GTI.
The worlds fastest man, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, has a sent a message to British football team Manchester United and specifically their manager David Moyes after the teams loss to rivals Liverpool yesterday. Using his Instagram page, Bolt send a 15 second clip demanding Moyes sign a creative midfielder.
Posted on the Twitter video app Vine, and re-uploaded onto YouTube, this amazing basketball shot shows a group of boys using the backboard and the curbs to create an amazing street basketball trick.
VIVA is behind the scenes at New Zealand Fashion week 2013 with directional label 'twenty-seven names'. Founded since 2006, designers Rachel Easting and Anjali Stewart cite contemporary art as the basis for their collections. The label name is a homage to the list of 27 people who helped to get their label off the ground. We learn how a trip to Brussels inspired their newest collection. Amber D, M.A.C Senior Artist Oceania tells how the make-up & hair also portrays the labels style & look.
Prime Minister John Key says the asset sales referendum will be an "utter waste of money" and the sales process could be completed before it is held. The petition is to be tabled in Parliament today, after which the Government will have a month to set a date for the referendum, or declare a postal referendum.
A 3-week-old baby remains in a critical condition with life-threatening injuries following an incident at her Invercargill home yesterday. Inspector Olaf Jensen, of Invercargill, confirmed the parents were in the house at the time of the incident, and police were not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident. Several neighbours reported hearing noises from the property early yesterday morning. Emergency services were called to the Princes St home at 5.30am.
Pascale Honore's dream of surfing was derailed after a car accident left her paraplegic. That was until family friend Tyron Swan came up with a unique solution. Watch Pascale's dream become a reality with a little help from Tyron and a duct tape harness.
Yosemite National Park have shared time lapse footage of the Rim Fire that has been raging in the natural beauty spot in August 2013. California's massive Rim Fire has already burned at least 192,500 acres of forest and scrub, including 43,000 acres of Yosemite National Park, since it started on Aug. 17.
A motorist stopped his car to film incredible footage of a flock of starlings flying over Albert Bridge in Belfast. The video source said the sight was so "mesmerizing" they had to stop to film it.
All Blacks Assist coach Ian Foster gives an injury update and Ben Blair and Kieran Read give an indication of what to expect from the Pumas.
The following footage shows a Free Syrian Army missile destroying a Syrian regime tank in Aleppo. The video was taken in Khrirish, Aleppo. Credit: Amjad alislam alatareb/NewsPoint
Destiny Church of New Zealand put on a traditional Maori Haka performance on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial for the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. Courtesy YouTube/PBSNewsHour
Happy birthday from the cast and crew of Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour. We feel honored to celebrate and share your legacy on stage. We are so excited to be heading to New Zealand in October with our electrifying production which takes audiences into Michael's creative world.
Mighty River Power shares rose nearly 2 per cent in early trading after announcing a profit well above prospectus forecasts and close to 70 per cent more than last year. Chairwoman Joan Withers said the shares had been hit by a " perfect confluence of elements" including ongoing uncertainty about fundamental changes to the electricity market promised by opposition political parties, increased interest rates paid on long term bonds and uncertainty about Tiwai Point aluminium smelter although recently there was now more clarity about demand by the country's biggest single electricity user. When the share market opened shares rose 4c to $2.23. The company said it will pay a final dividend of 7.2 cents a share on September 30 for those who hold shares on September 11.
Jonah Lomu is about to hit the big screen on a new documentary called 'Anger Within'Jonah Lomu: The outstanding story of a rugby legend, produced by French filmmaker Tobiasz Bartold and being released later this year worldwide.
The families of Trevor Waite and Glenys Stanton have appealed for their killer to come forward. Mr Waite's good family friend Ivan Gillatt spoke on behalf of the father of three's family. He said Mr Waite was a caring and kind man who was devoted to his family. "Anyone that knew Trevor, knew he could be trusted," he said. He said Mr Waite's family were devastated but had a lot of support from family and friends. Ms Stanton's brother in law John Kenyon described her as bubbly and sociable. "She lived life to the full. Unfortunately her life was cut short," he said. Both men urged whoever was responsible for the deaths or anyone with information to come forward.
Auckland's first electric train is transported from the Ports of Auckland to its new home at Wiri Depot in the early hours of Monday 26th August. The new trains will be faster, quieter and more energy efficient, making rail travel an attractive option for the city's residents and visitors. For more information: http://www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/improving-transport/auckland-rail-upgrade/electric-trains
nzherald.co.nz archive: 29/01/2009 Shooting victim Halatau Naitoko was a compassionate man with a loving heart who would want forgiveness over his death, mourners heard. Pastor Tupou Toetu'u led four other ministers in an emotional service at Mr Naitoko's home today that included Bible readings and hymns.
As part of Pacific Partnership, the NZ Army undertook - alongside other international armies and navies - humanitarian work in the Pacific. nzherald.co.nz met them in the Solomon Islands to see what they worked on and how they live.
Racing the Riotous Bay, the iconic San Francisco Bay takes center stage as a body of water that has never been easy to sail or tame. Treacherous tides, swirling currents and blustery winds present tremendous challenges for the teams in the 34th America's Cup.
It is 56 years since Otago held the shield, and it has lost a lot of lustre in that time. But never mind. The long wait is over, and a year of Super 15 pain for the southerners has also been eased, if slightly.