America's CupWe'll be racing Team NZ - CouttsOracle Racing chief executive Sir Russell Coutts says the America's Cup racing will soon blossom into a compelling spectacle but believes the cup's current format - a four-yearly festival financed by billionaires - can't last.26 Jul 05:30 PM
America's CupYachting: Next-step decision for KiwisThe emergence of Artemis from the boat shed to start foiling their 72ft (22m) catamaran on San Francisco Bay means Emirates Team NZ may have a decision to make this week.26 Jul 05:30 PM
America's CupYachting: Did Luna Rossa hit a dolphin?What caused Luna Rossa to come almost to a shuddering halt after their rudder hit something during a solo race today?26 Jul 02:32 AM
America's CupYachting: Oracle need to match NZ's gybing strengthsJonathan 'Jono' MacBeth has seen a few America's Cup races. A two-time Cup winner and five-time competitor, the Oracle grinder won it with the "big boat" challenge against Alinghi in 2010 and with Team New Zealand in 2000.24 Jul 05:30 PM
America's CupYachting: New Zealand win promises better things to comeThere was a defeated edge to Giles Scott's voice: "It's almost unfortunate that we are the only team that has to race them [Emirates Team New Zealand] in this America's Cup.24 Jul 05:30 PM
America's CupTeam NZ advance to finals seriesEmirates Team New Zealand have advanced to the final series of the Louis Vuitton Cup after another crushing victory over Luna Rossa this morning (NZT).23 Jul 08:20 PM
America's CupYachting: Court decision nears on America's Cup claimA decision whether a court injunction will stop the America's Cup, and Emirates Team New Zealand's promising march towards a showdown with holders Oracle.23 Jul 05:30 PM
America's CupYachting: Artemis in water but a real doubtNew Zealand America's Cup boss Grant Dalton isn't sure whether Artemis will be ready for racing in the Louis Vuitton semifinals.23 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Bickering over lounge costs further sours eventThe spats between the America's Cup Event Authority and Luna Rossa continue - this time with the ACEA asking the Italians to cough up nearly US$400,000.22 Jul 05:30 PM
America's CupYachting: Team NZ show raw powerThe joke around Emirates Team New Zealand yesterday was that jib trimmer James Dagg was a worried man.22 Jul 05:30 PM
America's CupTeam NZ win despite broken sailIt took two weeks - but there was finally drama out on the water in the America's Cup racing when NZ's sail broke and was dumped in the drink.21 Jul 08:25 PM
America's CupWeather gods smile on Team NZThe weather gods seem to be playing their part as Emirates Team NZ gear up for their third on-the-water clash against Luna Rossa today.21 Jul 05:30 PM
America's CupTeam NZ crack new recordGlenn Ashby, Emirates Team New Zealand's wing trimmer, grinned. Yes, they'd gone faster than that. Quite a few times. No, he couldn't say how much faster.19 Jul 05:30 PM
America's CupYachting: San Franciscans get what Auckland didn'tIt might be the Team New Zealand base now but, when the 34th America's Cup is done, the spot they occupy will become a US$1 billion ($1.26 billion) waterfront stadium.19 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: America's Cup groups like 'small children'The America's Cup Event Authority has launched a jury protest against Italian syndicate Luna Rossa for not showing up at a party, writes Paul Lewis.18 Jul 09:30 PM
America's CupTeam NZ set new speed recordEmirates Team NZ set a new speed record in their solo sail in the America's Cup today.18 Jul 08:27 PM
America's CupYachting: Luna Ross lose solo raceIt could have been complete farce. Luna Rossa raced against themselves yesterday - but should not have won.17 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelSan Francisco: Making a splashGinny Fisher takes in the glittering Louis Vuitton gala and enjoys the glamorous side of sailing.17 Jul 05:00 AM
America's CupYachting: Italy's rudders stance casts doubts over ArtemisIt now seems certain - Artemis will not be allowed special dispensation to use safety rudders in the 34th America's Cup.16 Jul 05:30 PM
America's CupYachting: Oracle searching for right balanceThe race is on in the America's Cup. It's just not happening on the water.16 Jul 05:30 PM
America's CupYachting: Oracle have time to foil NZKiwi sailor Craig Monk believes if Team NZ had been able to keep their foiling programme under wraps for a month longer, the America's Cup would be theirs.15 Jul 05:30 PM
America's CupYachting: The answers are blowing in the windPerhaps the major revelation from the weekend's racing in the America's Cup was the upwind speed of Emirates Team New Zealand.15 Jul 05:30 PM
America's CupTeam NZ win another 'race'Emirates Team New Zealand edged closer to a Louis Vuitton final berth by completing their solo sail, another race against no one, today.14 Jul 10:18 PM
America's CupTeam NZ issue warning to rivalsHopes of a competitive Louis Vuitton Cup have been sunk after the first two-boat race of the regatta turned into another no-contest.14 Jul 05:30 PM
America's CupYachting: Italians put pressure on Artemis over rudders ruleLuna Rossa are refusing to allow beleaguered syndicate Artemis Racing dispensation to the America's Cup class rule.14 Jul 05:30 PM
America's CupTeam New Zealand crush Luna RossaTeam New Zealand exposed their massive speed advantage over Luna Rossa, blitzing the Italians by over five minutes.13 Jul 11:10 PM
America's CupYachting: Clash on water true start to Cup racesThe healing will start tomorrow morning (NZT) when Team NZ meet Italian syndicate Luna Rossa, the first race to involve more than one boat and the first clash to take place on the water rather than in a jury room, meeting room or through the media.12 Jul 05:30 PM
America's CupTeam NZ's Cup protest upheldA jury has upheld the protest by Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa over moves to alter the America's Cup class rule just a week out from the start of competition.11 Jul 06:16 PM
America's CupCup tragedy that drives sailorKiwi sailor Craig Monk says he has no fears about getting back out on the water in Artemis Racing's new AC72 after being injured in the horrific training accident that claimed the life of his crewmate.11 Jul 05:30 PM
