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'Long time coming': Kiwi rowers make strong start in Tokyo
One pairing in particular pulled off a commanding win in their heat.
As it happened: Kiwis in action as rowing heats begin
Follow all the Olympics action as the rowing heats kick off in Tokyo.
Eric Murray column: The cat and mouse game that could see NZ dominate in Tokyo
In an exclusive column for the Herald, Eric Murray assesses New Zealand's rowing chances.
Focus Sport Presents: Jack Lopas
Postponement of Ivy League regattas for Yale student Jack Lopas proved timely as it allowed him to return to NZ and is now on his way to Tokyo with double skulls partner Chris Harris. Video / Jed Bradley
Olympic duo to chase double gold as rowing team named
Kerri Gowler and Grace Prendergast will race in both the women's pair and women's eight.
'Emotional' Mahé Drysdale on retirement, Olympic memories and what's next
The final goodbye proved the most difficult act for Mahé Drysdale.
Kiwi Olympic great announces retirement
New Zealand rowing great Mahé Drysdale has announced his retirement.
Kiwis earn last-gasp Olympic qualification
The New Zealand men's rowing eight are on their way to the Olympics.
Medal blow: Kiwi world champion rowing team pulled from Olympics
Rowers 'gutted' as one of New Zealand's most highly-touted boats pulled from Tokyo.
Better than the ABs? Why Bond and Murray won top Halberg award
Murray had a pretty simple explanation as to why he and Bond won best of decade honours.
Olympics dream over: Mahe Drysdale dropped from Rowing NZ team
Mahe Drysdale's quest for a third straight Olympic gold medal is essentially over.
'Not worth it': Kiwi rowing world champ opens up on dark truth behind shock retirement
Zoë McBride reveals why she had no choice but to call it quits - months out from the Games
Kiwi world champion makes shock retirement before Olympics
At 25 and just months out from her first Olympics, she's called time on her career.
How New Zealand got its national anthem by accident
A quick chat at the 1972 Olympics changed Aotearoa's musical history.
Canoe Racing NZ protest 'hastily' axed Olympic event
More than 8000 athletes have also signed a petition to review the call.
'Incredibly inspiring': Olympic gold medalist Eric Murray backs disabled Kiwi dad's 100km row challenge
He can hardly walk and barely see but it hasn't stopped Mark Taylor from defying odds.
Escaping the 'hurt box': Kiwi Olympian's lockdown struggles
If Loe medals at Tokyo, she will think back to the never ending sessions in the garage.
Eric Murray: Bullying? Why do we never hear top-level athletes complain?
Comment: High-performance sport is not meant to be all fun and fluffy ducks.
'Tore strips off us': Kiwi Olympic hero lifts lid on controversial former coach
Hamish Bond reveals what broke down his relationship with former coach Dick Tonks.
'It scared me': Emotional Mahe Drysdale opens up on retirement decision
Mahe Drysdale on battling the decision to retire and being in "a really bad spot".
NZ sports boss: Why Olympics postponement won't hurt medal hopes
High Performance Sport NZ boss believes our scope for success in Japan won't be affected.
Herald Sport Vault: 1972 Olympics: Nine pieces of eight
A look back on one of the greatest days in New Zealand rowing history.
Interview: Hamish Bond on the lockdown, Olympics, and his personal virus fear
Bond was not surprised by last Tuesday's confirmation of the Olympics postponement.
Coronavirus: School sports events cancelled
Coronavirus throws school winter sports in doubt.
Rowing's Maadi Cup cancelled as school sports suspended
Rowing's Maadi Cup won't go ahead later this month as planned.
'Not the end of the world': Why Drysdale isn't stressing about struggles
Mahe Drysdale isn't sweating over a third-placed finish at the national championships.
Mahe Drysdale's message to doubters after single scull shock
Olympic hero hasn't given up on his Tokyo dream despite poor results, injuries.
Back in the hot seat: Drysdale's surprise Olympic lifeline
Mahe Drysdale will get another chance in the single scull.
Mahe Drysdale opens up on rocky pursuit of Olympic selection
The two-time Olympic champ insists he's still on track despite poor recent results.
Fahey joins elite company with Billy Webb trophy
Strong row against tide on the home leg sees Wellingtonian lift same trophy as Drysdale.