America's Cup
'Entering the lion's den': Team NZ confirm America's Cup host
While exact dates are still to be confirmed, the regatta will be held in 2027.
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'An orderly wind-down': Why America's Cup challenger won't return for next cycle
Alinghi Red Bull Racing have confirmed they won't be part of the next America's Cup.
On The Up: Burling's surprise appearance at young sailors' prizegiving
A group of young sailors from Tauranga asked Burling to attend. The star sailor answered.
Why Auckland wasn't on SailGP's first list of 2026 venues
The global foiling league revealed 10 events on the season six calendar this morning.
'Don't think we're that far away': Dalton heads north in search of AmCup venue
Cup boss says 'it's probably Europe'; other teams will help determine preliminary venues.
Team NZ skipper leaves, Nathan Outteridge likely successor
Team New Zealand had other options… and exercised them.
'We need certainty': Dalton reveals reasons for Team NZ split with Burling
'His contribution to the team is immense and a mistake would be to try to fill his shoes.'
Peter Burling parts ways with Team NZ
Burling was at the helm for the past three America's Cup wins.
SailGP cancels Brazil event as wingsail defect causes safety concerns
It comes after the Australian team's wingsail collapsed in San Francisco.
Ineos abandons America’s Cup challenge
Sir Jim Ratcliffe ends company’s interest in sailing’s grandest title.
‘A few sleepless days’: Kiwi sailor’s tales of loss and adventure alone at sea
No one can hear you scream from the middle of the ocean.
Michael Burgess: Only one choice for next America’s Cup host
OPINION: Organisers need to go to the one place that would put the event back on the map.
Where to next? Contenders to host America’s Cup after Auckland ruled out
Auckland was officially ruled out as a potential America's Cup host earlier this week.
Editorial: America’s Cup miss highlights need for new national event strategy
OPINION: Auckland won't host the 38th America’s Cup.
Sailing away! Team NZ confirm Auckland won’t host next America’s Cup
Talks were confirmed last month about bringing the event back to Auckland.
Aotearoa Ocean Racing launched for The Ocean Race.
Offshore sailor Conrad Colman will lead a New Zealand entry into the next edition of The Ocean Race.
‘On the shoulders of giants’: NZ team launched for the Ocean Race
It will be the first NZ entry in the around-the-world race since Camper in 2012.
Watch: Australian SailGP team suffer major damage; Black Foils miss podium
The Australian team were on track to contest another podium race when disaster struck.
‘Good job of scrambling’: Kiwis foil slow SailGP starts to sit fifth
The Black Foils sit fifth on the leaderboard after day one in San Francisco.
‘It’s certainly new’: Black Foils enter uncharted SailGP territory
The Black Foils have historically struggled at SailGP's San Francisco events.
The Ocean Race confirms return to New Zealand
The Ocean Race will return to New Zealand in 2027.
The Ocean Race to return in New Zealand in 2027
It will be the 12th time a New Zealand leg has featured in the famed around the world race
‘Should win those ones’: Black Foils' bittersweet return to SailGP podium
The Black Foils move back into the top three overall after a strong event in Los Angeles.
Black Foils fly in LA to top SailGP leaderboard
The Black Foils were back at their best on day one in Los Angeles.
Coutts’ plans for Auckland as SailGP eye six-season agreement
If finalised, the deal would make Auckland a cornerstone event on the SailGP calendar.
‘An unbelievable history’: Why French SailGP team named new boat Aotearoa
'She had an unbelievable history with Team New Zealand and it’s good to keep her name.'
‘A bad day in sport’: Takahashi on Black Foils struggles ahead of LA return
'As a group, we’re handling these things well. The results don’t speak for themselves.'
Paul Lewis: We must act now if Auckland wants to host America’s Cup
Team New Zealand plan to announce the 2027 venue by June 20.
America’s Cup in Auckland ‘won’t happen’ without a bed tax, says mayor
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited have been in early talks about hosting the next America's Cup
America’s Cup back to Auckland? Talks begin to host again
It comes as Barcelona reports a positive economic impact of almost $2 billion from hosting