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Cup funding 'probably inevitable'

If Team NZ decide to mount a challenge for the next America's Cup, it's "probably inevitably'' the Government will provide them with more funding, John Key said today.

Team NZ to be officially welcomed home

Dalton home, but hurting 'big time'

Team New Zealand manager Grant Dalton says the "what ifs" will go through his head for the rest of his life.

Barker: Vultures already circling

Dean Barker says a decision about the Team NZ's involvement in the next America's Cup challenge must be made before sailors are poached.

America's Cup: Next challenger named

For the first time in over a decade Australia is bidding to win back the America's Cup, with millionaire winemaker Bob Oatley and his son Sandy backing an attempt.

There was no secret weapon - Coutts

Sir Russell Coutts says the foil-adjusting technology rumoured to be the key to Oracle's comeback in the America's Cup was a figment of someone's imagination.

Barker humbled by welcome

Seven-year-old Harry Wurr watched every America's Cup race in the final exasperating week from Shed 10 on Auckland's waterfront.

Herald Classics: 2013 - Dean Barker's Cup destiny

From a young man in the limelight to a tested leader, Suzanne McFadden assesses a career in sailing.

NZ innovation in doubt

If they'd won the America's Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand were understood to be looking into the development of a new, fast monohull yacht as part of their options for the next one.

Barkers' posh new home

Dean and Mandy Barker have a new multimillion-dollar project when they return from the America's Cup.

Dylan Cleaver: Quite probable Dalts will return

Dylan Cleaver places little or no stock on Grant Dalton's weary resignation that he does not have another America's Cup campaign left in him.

David Leggat: Reaction to Cup defeat a test of our maturity

The coming days, possibly weeks, will provide a good test of the maturity of New Zealand the sporting nation.

Dana Johannsen: Heart-stopping moment signals start of real sailing

The old yachting romantics told me there's nothing like the first leg of the first race of the America's Cup.

Dalton: No legal challenge

Emirates Team New Zealand managing Grant Dalton has categorically ruled out making any legal challenge against Oracle Team USA.

Paul Thomas: Wrong again, but life will carry on after the loss

Don't be unduly surprised if next Saturday night at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, the All Blacks are upstaged by 95-year-old Nelson Mandela kitted out in a Springbok jersey and reprising his 1995 World Cup final gig.

Cup loss a blow for boatbuilders: industry boss

Emirates Team New Zealand's defeat at the hands of Oracle is a blow for this country's boatbuilding businesses and Government backing for a future America's Cup challenge will be crucial for the local marine sector, says an industry group boss.