Rowing news

Editorial: Golden generation sets Olympic challenge for Halberg judges
OPINION: Spare a thought for next year's Halberg Awards judges.

'Rowing is my personality': Olympic efforts inspire new wave of Hawke's Bay rowers
The medals weren't quite what everyone wanted, but was still fantastic.

One of Emma Twigg's boats could bring her a gold medal. Another is already behind the bar
Napier bar The Pavilion will be ground zero for rowing fans for 30 minutes of high drama.

'I've got something people want': Why Olympians are joining OnlyFans
Posting provocative photos online has become an acceptable – and profitable – side hustle.

Boat to ballot: Louisa Wall on Mahé Drysdale's uncharted course
Louisa Wall decodes how Mahé Drysdale's gold medals could shape Tauranga's future.

New Zealand athletes get real about Paris 2024 dreams
'Not beating around the bush... I want to win'

Watch: What inspired Kiwi athletes to pursue Olympic-level sport?
'I remember dad was very animated at the screen watching the rowing.'

Newton smashes New Zealand U16 record for indoor rowing marathon
The Whanganui teen made his mark in fine style and there's more to come, his coach says.

NZ U16 rowing marathon record smashed
Jake Newton smashed the NZ rowing marathon record by over 13 minutes on Saturday, July 28. Video / Steve Carle

Editorial: Why the Olympics are coming at just the right time for Kiwis
OPINION: As the cost of living bites mid-winter, the Games will provide light relief.

Rough waters and rougher realities: Eric Murray on the true price of gold
The Kiwi rower discusses winning, losing, and why winning a gold medal isn't everything.

'All about attitude' - Jamie Strang rows across Cook Strait
Jamie Strang on rowing, and raising money for Farmstrong.

Mahé's our mayor: Hard work just starting for former Olympian
The double Olympic champion says his mayoralty will be about positivity and collaboration.

The golden girl and her special boats - an Olympic dream saved by 'millimetres'
Emma Twigg has planned for years to storm the Olympics in a boat designed close to home.

Paris 2024: The common sacrifices made by New Zealand Olympians
New Zealand Olympians speak about sacrifices they made to pursue a career at the highest level. Video / Alyse Wright