Sailing
Technology a game changer for Team NZ
Team New Zealand and Spark are in talks about how they will use 5G technology to give Team New Zealand an edge in its defence of the 36th America's Cup in 2021.
America's Cup to be hosted in Auckland
Grant Dalton has officially named Auckland as the venue for the 36th America's Cup match with racing to take place between 6th- 21st March 2021 Video
Junior misses out on Finn medal
It's been a tough day at the sailing world championships in Denmark for New Zealand, with Josh Junior missing out on a medal on countback in the Finn class after finishing fourth in the medal race.
NZ sailors struggle on opening day of World Championships
New Zealand sailors have struggled on the first day of the world championships in Demark.
Blair Tuke and Peter Burling commit to 2020 Olympics
New Zealand sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have confirmed they'll attempt to defend their 49er title at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Audio
Tasman Sea survival story
Sailor Tony Allan reflects on his sea survival story. He was adrift in his life raft for 20 days during the Solo Tasman Yacht Challenge in 1974. His adventure is the subject of a new book Alone in the… Audio
Gold medals for New Zealand sailors
New Zealand sailors have won two gold medals at Kiel Week regatta in Germany, with Josh Junior winning the Finn and Alex Maloney and Molly Meech winning the 49erFX.
Dongfeng takes out Volvo Ocean Race in the Hague
Sailing's elusive triple crown came painfully close for New Zealand sailor Peter Burling overnight as Team Brunel picked up bronze in the Volvo Ocean Race. The Dongfeng Race Team took line honours -… Audio
Solo sailor Lisa Blair's epic journey
Lisa Blair’s solo voyage round the Antarctic turned into a life-threatening nightmare as she battled a broken mast amid giant waves – but she still made history. Audio
Neville De Villiers: pirates and mysterious night lights
Dr Neville De Villiers is living the quiet retired life in Ruakaka, 30 kilometres south of Whangarei. Until 2014, he was the local GP but these days the 81-year-old he spends his days playing golf and… Audio
Gold, silver and bronze for NZ sailors
New Zealand sailors collected a full set of medals with a gold, silver and bronze at the World Cup regatta in Hyeres overnight with the prospect of more tonight.
Team NZ up for prestigious award
Team New Zealand, who stormed to America's Cup glory in June, have been shortlisted for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards Team of the Year.
Possible race record in Sydney to Hobart
This year's Sydney to Hobart yacht race could be one of the most exciting in recent history, according to the super-maxi skippers battling for line honours.
Wild Oats XI passes storm and sailing test
Wild Oats XI has passed a sailing test in stormy Sydney and is being boosted by replacement equipment from a rival and overseas ahead of the Boxing Day start to the Sydney to Hobart sailing race.
Burling feels the force of the Southern Ocean
New Zealand sailor Peter Burling has escaped unhurt after a rogue wave nearly sent him overboard during the Volvo Ocean Race.
Dual Auckland wharf decisions hope to create jobs
Analysis - The art of compromise has delivered two new encroachments into Auckland's Waitematā Harbour, both in the name of creating jobs, Todd Niall reports.
Team NZ steps back from preferred village option
Emirates Team New Zealand has reluctantly accepted Auckland Council's option for the 2021 America's Cup, but wants more super-yacht berths.
BAR says new AmCup boat will be a challenge
The new CEO of Ben Ainslie Racing believes designing, building and eventually sailing the new breed of America's Cup boats will pose "one hell of a challenge".
Team NZ reveals design for 2021 America’s Cup
Former America's Cup skipper Chris Dickson says the new foiling monohull yacht design released by Team New Zealand today will help make the event more relevant to ordinary sailors. Video, Audio
Team NZ considers Tauranga as Plan B
Team New Zealand has looked at Tauranga as a possible venue for the America's Cup, in the event that its first choice Auckland falls through.
