wigg was not permitted to compete at last year's worlds in France by Rowing New Zealand's selection policy, as she'd not been part of the programme at Lake Karapiro.

New Zealand rowing coaches will have a keen eye on this weekend's European championships in Germany.

The New Zealand rowing team are heading to Europe for international regattas as part of their Rio Olympic games build up.

Five of the six gold medallists from the 2012 Olympics will be in Rio defending their titles.

It's easy to forget that Eric Murray and Hamish Bond are not only rowing in another man's wake, but the boat of Sir Steven Redgrave remains well out of sight.

In my day-to-day training, nutrition is just as important as what I do on the water. I spend a lot of time with nutritionists and physiologists to ensure I'm at five per cent body fat.

New Zealand women's rowing looks set to receive its biggest boost since Caroline and Georgina Evers-Swindell triumphed at the Athens and Beijing Olympics.

Rowing New Zealand has opted for a stable juggernaut approach to its pursuit of Rio Olympic medals.

Rowing New Zealand has announced its biggest team to be sent to an Olympic Games.

The New Zealand rowing team named for the Rio Olympics.

A dragon boating team from a quake-damaged school is heading to the world champs in Adelaide - thanks to a $30,000 boost from Jetstar.

"If I'm pushed off the pontoon by Dick at Rio, then I've done everything I need to win gold" - Mahe Drysdale.

Rob Waddell has offered to help "if required and relevant" in the protracted stand-off between Rowing New Zealand and estranged coach Dick Tonks.

If New Zealand's Olympic team is to be aspirational at Rio next year, here's a suggestion: target the team events.

A long time ago (Tuesday night this week, quite a long time in a 24-hour news cycle these days) in a galaxy far, far away (Lake Karapiro).

Coach launches personal attack on Rowing New Zealand boss.

COMMENT: The spat between Tonks and Rowing New Zealand is plain weird, writes Chris Rattue.

As the initial shock of the Dick Tonks coaching controversy subsides, the priority for Rowing NZ turns to supporting affected athletes.