'Best ever': New Zealand retains America's Cup
New Zealand have retained the America's Cup with a 7-2 win over Britain, after a performance that prompted defeated skipper Sir Ben Ainslie to label them as the "best team ever".
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Kiwi sailors just one win away
Kiwi sailors just one win away
NZ have stormed to within a point of retaining the America's Cup, piling the pressure on their British challengers by taking a 6-2 "match point" lead in the first-to-seven series.
'Let ourselves down': Team NZ lose two races
'Let ourselves down': Team NZ lose two races
Britain have won a second race in their America's Cup final against NZ in tricky sea conditions, cutting the holders' lead to 4-2 and prompting skipper Sir Ben Ainslie to say "the comeback is on".
Foiled again: Kiwis surge to 4-0 lead
Foiled again: Kiwis surge to 4-0 lead
NZ have stretched their lead to 4-0 in their America's Cup defence, leaving challengers Britain to work on ways to win the next showdown after losing a tacking duel and a series of downwind crosses.
America's Cup: Kiwis extend lead after close call
America's Cup: Kiwis extend lead after close call
NZ have extended their America's Cup lead over Britain to 3-0 in the first-to-seven series, after the two boats came within "a matter of centimetres" of clashing foils.
Team NZ dominant in opening America's Cup races
Team NZ dominant in opening America's Cup races
New Zealand have beaten Britain in the America's Cup opening races, the holders mastering the tricky sea and wind conditions better and setting the pace in the early...
SailGP not returning to Lyttelton in 2025
SailGP not returning to Lyttelton in 2025
The New Zealand Sail Grand Prix will not be held on Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour next year after SailGP withdrew from its hosting agreement with ChristchurchNZ.
Yachting NZ ordered to reconsider selections after snub
Yachting NZ ordered to reconsider selections after snub
The Sports Tribunal has taken the rare step of ordering Yachting NZ to reconsider its Olympic selections, after a successful appeal by snubbed kite foiler Lukas Walton-Keim.
Allegations of bias, inconsistency in yachting selections
Allegations of bias, inconsistency in yachting selections
Yachting NZ is accused of mishandling its Olympic selections after one of its star crews was picked for the Paris Games, despite failing to meet the required performance standard.
Team NZ christen new America's Cup boat
Team New Zealand christen new America's Cup boat
After three years of design, innovation and build work, Team New Zealand have launched Taihoro - the boat they will sail in their defence of the 37th America's Cup.
LawConnect wins Sydney to Hobart race
LawConnect wins Sydney to Hobart race
LawConnect has won line honours in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, defeating favourite and defending champion Andoo Commanche by seconds.
America's Cup: Hamish Bond joins Team New Zealand
America's Cup: Hamish Bond joins Team New Zealand
Hamish Bond’s incredible sporting career has taken one more twist.
Barcelona confirmed as America's Cup host
Barcelona confirmed as America's Cup host
Barcelona has officially been confirmed as the next venue of the America's Cup, replacing Auckland as host for for the 2024 event.
Black Jack victorious in Sydney to Hobart race
Black Jack victorious in Sydney to Hobart race
Supermaxi Black Jack has overcome a coronavirus-hit preparation and rugged seas to take line honours in the slowest Sydney to Hobart in 17 years.
Armstrong relishing chance to promote women’s participation
Armstrong relishing chance to promote women’s participation
She has won Olympic gold, coached sailors to youth world titles and overseen a revival of activity at her local club.
'Underhanded, deceitful': Team NZ turn back on Auckland bid
'Underhanded, deceitful': Team NZ turn back on Auckland bid
Team New Zealand won't be doing a deal with Auckland businessman Mark Dunphy to hold the 2024 America's Cup in Auckland.
NZ economy $293m worse off by America's Cup: report
NZ economy $293m worse off by America's Cup: report
The New Zealand economy was left $293 million worse off from hosting the 36th America's Cup, an official cost-benefit report has revealed.
Challenge confirmed for next America's Cup
Challenge confirmed for next America's Cup
A challenge for the 37th America's Cup has already been issued and accepted.
Cabinet signals $5m for Team NZ's next defence
Cabinet signals $5m for Team NZ's next defence
The Government has congratulated Team New Zealand and reaffirmed its commitment to support the team as it prepares for the next America's Cup.
America's Cup still New Zealand's Cup
America's Cup still New Zealand's Cup
Team New Zealand have powered their way to victory to retain the America's Cup, leaving Italy's Luna Rossa in their wake.