America's Cup'It's not about the money'Dean Barker has spoken publicly for the first time since he was dumped as Team NZ's helmsman, and says he is “absolutely gutted” at the way he has been treated.26 Feb 06:55 AM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Grant Dalton getting that sinking feelingGrant Dalton is sinking fast. Running an America's Cup campaign is a tough business, and too tough for Dalton on the current evidence, Chris Rattue writes.22 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Money at heart of Barker, TNZ imbroglioIf you're wondering about the silence emanating from Team New Zealand about Dean Barker's future, here's a clue: money.21 Feb 09:13 PM
America's CupBarker calls in lawyers as scrap worsensA furious Dean Barker has called in the lawyers as the bitter battle over his future with Team New Zealand intensifies.21 Feb 04:00 PM
America's CupYachting: One Ton Cuppers relive 1969Chris Bouzaid won a yacht race 46 years ago - and the victory shared the front page of the Auckland Star with the Moon landing.21 Feb 04:00 PM
America's CupTeam NZ helm swap news to BarkerDean Barker only discovered he was on the outer at Team New Zealand after reading about it on social media this week.19 Feb 04:00 PM
America's Cup'Barker's time was limited'Former America's Cup skipper Chris Dickson isn't surprised time's been called on Dean Barker, who has helmed Team NZ for 15 years.19 Feb 01:31 AM
OpinionDana JohannsenDana Johannsen: A leak and then silence - Team NZ, Dean Barker deserved a better exit than thisTeam NZ have made a giant mis-step in their handling of moves to elevate Peter Burling to helmsman over long-serving skipper Dean Barker.18 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandJoyce won’t change tack on fundingEconomic Development Minister Steven Joyce has confirmed Team NZ is likely to get less government funding this time round than the $36 million for the 2013 America's Cup.18 Feb 04:00 PM
America's CupTeam NZ dumps BarkerDean Barker is being dumped as helmsman by Team New Zealand, but the organisation says no decision has been officially made over its next helmsman.18 Feb 05:27 AM
OpinionShould the Govt fund Team NZ again?Team NZ appears set to receive funding from the Government again. Is this the right move? Vote on the issue and post your comments.17 Feb 07:33 PM
New ZealandGovt to fund Team NZ as city gets seriesExclusive: Team NZ appears set to receive funding from the Government again, well-placed sources have told the Herald. So how much will taxpayers contribute?17 Feb 04:00 PM
America's CupFunds hang on Cup event decisionThe fate of Team New Zealand's bid for Government funding is expected to be revealed this week after an announcement on another crucial piece of their campaign puzzle.15 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldBranson rescues top sailorSir Richard Branson sprays honeymooners Sir Ben Ainslie (right of group) and his new wife, Georgie Thompson, on Necker Island.14 Jan 06:42 PM
OlympicsWorld Champions of 2014: Peter Burling and Blair TukeIt would be understandable if Kiwi sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke had some difficulty in selecting the highlight of their podium-topping year in the 49er class.30 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionScotty Stevenson: Let's sail back to those good old daysTwelve years ago I pulled up outside Auckland International Airport's departures entrance and pushed a Texan by the name of Carter Perrin out of my beat-up Volkswagen. Then I threw his bags after him, said adios, and drove back to town.09 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Bermuda will still blow a benefit to NZThe confirmation of Bermuda as the venue for the 2017 America's Cup presents the Government with a ticklish problem.05 Dec 04:30 PM
America's CupCouncil sees Cup benefitsAuckland Council's major events funding body is interested in working with Team New Zealand to secure hosting rights for the America's Cup Qualifying regatta ahead of the challenger finals and 35th Cup match in Bermuda.05 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Welcome to Ellison WonderlandOracle Team USA's defence of the America's Cup in a tiny tax haven in the Atlantic with the population the size of Southland is a joke, writes Toby Manhire.04 Dec 08:30 PM
OpinionDana JohannsenDana Johannsen: Dalton's fighting talk can't hide problemsJust as the news Bermuda is the next home of the America's Cup was expected, so too was Team New Zealand's bullish response, writes Dana Johannsen.03 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionDana JohannsenDana Johannsen: Team NZ challenge hangs by a threadJaw-dropping decision to stage America’s Cup racing off Bermuda may see event disappear off Kiwi radar writes Dana Johannsen.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAmerica's Cup in Bermuda a tough sellEconomic Development Minister Steven Joyce has confirmed it would be harder to justify government funding if the America's Cup is Bermuda-bound in 2017.30 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Sinking feeling over America's Cup venueTeam New Zealand has made it perfectly clear that it does not want Bermuda as the venue for the 35th America's Cup.21 Nov 04:00 PM
