Rowing is introducing compulsory heart checks before global regattas after Olympic research showed more than 90 per cent of non-traumatic sudden death in athletes stems from pre-existing heart conditions.

The Maadi Cup is proving a nursery not only for future rowing talent but also the next generation of coaches.

When Olympic rowing bronze medallist Storm Uru found himself panting halfway up a Wellington hill after the 2012 London Games, he knew it was time for a fresh physical challenge.

The name is Bond and he's a rower, but this one is Alastair, younger brother of the Olympic champion Hamish.

An Olympic champion two years ago, now Joseph Sullivan's form isn't good enough to make the New Zealand elite squad for this year.

Rowing from California to Hawaii takes bravery - it's even harder when you suffer sea-sickness and have been attacked by a shark.

Rowing New Zealand faces an internal conflict over boat suppliers with men's lightweight four crew member Peter Taylor.

Hamish Bond has triumphed over Mahe Drysdale in the single sculls at the national rowing championships with Eric Murray third.

Hamish Bond has triumphed over Mahe Drysdale in the single sculls at the national rowing championships with Eric Murray third.

Seasoned old salts reckon rowing into the cliff-sized waves at Piha is a good way of separating the men from the boys.

For all New Zealand's notable achievements at the world's premier rowing venues, one combination stands supreme.

Chris Rattue looks at sporting twins, what unites them, and what separates them.

Under a guard of honour made from oars, Olympic rowers Mahe Drysdale and Juliette Haigh shared one of their first moments as husband and wife.

British rowing great Sir Matthew Pinsent says Hamish Bond and Eric Murray's record 16 straight international regatta wins makes them the best men's pair of all time.

A silver medal to the men’s lightweight four took Rowing New Zealand into new territory.