Good mate and fellow junior world championship gold medallist Michael Brake dips out and will not be back for the next school year.

A $5000 reward has been offered for the successful prosecution of the person responsible for damaging the Horowhenua Rowing Club.

The Horowhenua Rowing Club treasurer fears there may be more attacks on the club, after vandals broke in and destroyed all but two of the club's boats.

Valerie Adams? Mahe Drysdale? They're just the latest namesto take the podium. To celebrate New Zealand winning its 100th Olympic medal today, here's a look back at five of our less known Olympians:

Storm Uru and Peter Taylor have earned New Zealand's fourth bronze medal at the London Olympics after a thrilling race on Eton Dorney overnight.

Mahe Drysdale reflected on his own Halberg moment after completing the second golden leg on Dorney Lake last night.

Brit Sir Matthew Pinsent, has paid tribute to the feats of men's pair Hamish Bond and Eric Murray but says they have to win another Olympic gold if they're to match the record set by himself and Sir Steven Redgrave.

New Zealand's rowers last night turned the Olympic course at Eton Dorney into their personal playground.