Americas Cup
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Image is everything - or is it? Sam looks at some of the images and reputations on the line in the world of sport, from beloved local heroes, to unexpected figureheads, rebuilt careers and tarnishing… Audio
America's Cup 2024: Rules released but location unconfirmed
The rules for the next America's Cup have been released but the wait continues for a venue.
Team New Zealand has confirmed the next America's Cup will take place in 2024 - a location will be locked… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman - Should athletes be able to skip MIQ?
Sam looks at the debate and complexity around whether athletes deserve special treatment regarding quarantine stays after trip to compete abroad. And it's been announced that all teams for the next… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Nalini Baruch and Neil Waka
This morning our panellists will be discussing the suspension of the trans-Tasman travel bubble, the Olympics, the increase in sick leave from five to 10 days and the loss of money from the Americas… Audio
Mark Orams predicts cross-country locations for next America's Cup
Team New Zealand has tacked away from a big chunk of money offered by the government, and could be headed off-shore to defend the America's Cup.
The government has confirmed it offered up a $99… Audio
Fight for next America's Cup in NZ not over - Royal NZ Yacht Squadron Commodore
Royal NZ yacht squadron Commodore Aaron Young says the America's Cup is about billionaires and money, discussing the rejection of the government offer to host the next regatta. Video, Audio
America's Cup sailing away from NZ for next regatta
New Zealand's Cup looks set to sail elsewhere for its next battle. Team New Zealand is entering discussions with other nations keen to host the 37th America's Cup, after rejecting a… Video, Audio
New nationality rules in play for next America's Cup
The taste of champagne and sea salt has barely worn off and already new rules have been released for the next America's Cup, wherever it may be held.
With the Royal Yacht Squadron in the UK confirmed… Video, Audio
The shorts and t-shirt that 'helped' NZ win America's Cup
Many fans are still basking in the glory of Wednesday's America's Cup victory perhaps none more than uber fan Aaron Happy.
Happy by name, happy by nature, and also highly superstitious - Aaron… Video, Audio
Team UK sail to shock double victory
Team UK have made the perfect start to the America's Cup Challenger Selection Series.
Fancy yachts and fun in sport
Team New Zealand launch their 75' foiling monohull to worldwide interest in the revolutionary boat. And Brendan chats to Lynn about major sports bodies shifting their focus in kids' sport from winning… Audio
Smooth sailing for America's Cup resource consents
Plans for Auckland to host the America's Cup have sailed through the Environment Court with resource consents being granted four weeks earlier than expected. Video
Revoking a road for the America's cup
Parliament is considering a bill that will stop a road from being a road for an Auckland event which won't happen for another three years. It's all to avoid a twisting Inception-style spiral of laws.
…Revoking a road for the America's cup
Parliament is considering a bill that will stop a road from being a road for an Auckland event which won't happen for another three years. It's all to avoid a twisting Inception-style spiral of laws.
… AudioAmerican Magic to challenge for 2021 America's Cup
The New York Yacht Club will compete as "American Magic" in challenging for the next America's Cup in New Zealand in 2021.
The journey of the AmCup base
RNZ Auckland issues reporter Todd Niall talks about the ups-and-downs that have led to finalising the Americas Cup base plans. Audio
America's Cup: Last-minute deal secures Auckland venue
A last-minute deal has secured the America's Cup sailing regatta for Auckland. The deal's announcement came just hours before a deadline set by Team New Zealand which had been meeting potential… Audio
America's Cup: $214m Auckland waterfront deal struck
After months of uncertainty, a deal has been done to host the 2021 America's Cup on Auckland's waterfront. Last night, the government announced an agreement in principle with Auckland Council and Team… Audio
Yet another plan for Auckland America's Cup unveiled
Yet another plan for the America's Cup was unveiled yesterday. This fourth plan drops a planned extension of Hobson Wharf, creates more space on land at Wynyard Point, and has a 45-metre extension of… Audio
Marine firm fears removal for America's Cup village
One of the country's biggest marine manufacturers says its future in New Zealand could be in doubt if a waterfront site it uses, is lost to accommodate an America's Cup Village in Auckland. Southern… Audio