Rowing news

Editorial: Halberg Awards need to represent broader sporting achievements
EDITORIAL: Focus on Olympic sports has left some of our top athletes in the cold.

Origins and originals: a Ngai Tahu legend, a star named Nola and two boys from St Bede’s
How a fishing trip stopover played its part in shaping one of our great rowing legacy...

A woman of unwavering belief
Rower Fiona Paterson ranks as one of New Zealand’s most courageous athletes.

Six clubs to hit water for Hawke’s Bay Cup rowing regatta
Up to 180 rowers are set to compete in the annual event on Friday and Saturday.

Carrington crowned at Māori Sports Awards after Paris gold rush
Riki Ellison inducted into Māori Sports Hall of Fame at Trillian Trust Awards 2024.

Best of Premium Sport: North v South - NZ's top sporting schools revealed
Which island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.

Carrington crowned at Māori Sports Awards after Paris gold rush
Riki Ellison inducted into Māori Sports Hall of Fame at Trillian Trust Awards 2024.

Best of Premium Sport: North v South - NZ's top sporting schools revealed
Which island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.

Golden water heroes in the Bay
They won at either of the past two Olympic Games. Now they're headed for Hawke's Bay.

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

Alicia Hoskin reacts to becoming a double gold medalist in 48 hours
According to one of the few Kiwi athletes who knows the feeling, it will take time for Alicia Hoskin to realise what she has achieved. Video / NZ Herald

Momentum building for Dame Lisa Carrington and New Zealand women's kayaking team
Close to midnight tonight, Gisborne paddler Hoskin, Dame Lisa Carrington, of Ngati Porou descent, Olivia Brett and Tara Vaughan will contest the Paris Olympics K4 women’s final.

Behind the scenes with Dame Lisa Carrington and the women’s K4 crew going for gold
”We don’t have the amount of athletes,” Walker tells the Herald. “So we need to find edges everywhere. That’s our way.”

'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.

'The sort of thing dreams are made of' Rowing NZ Olympic success
A tribute to the success the rowing team from New Zealand experienced during their time at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024. Video / NZ Herald