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"Wed like to think that history wont repeat," says Orams.   "But lets not forget that weve got some of the worlds wealthiest people who are looking at what little old New Zealand has been able to achieve.  "Youve got some experienced and very, very talented people on the boat, but youve also got people like [designer] Dan Bernusconi - heart and soul key leaders within that team. "The classic raiding technique is that if you get that talent, you weaken your opponent and you strengthen yoursel...

Americas Cup 2021: Commuters warned to expect big delays as crowds descend on Aucklands waterfront 17 Mar, 2021 12:41 AM 5 minutes to read NZ Herald Aucklanders could face a nightmare commute home this evening if Team New Zealand claims victory in todays sailing of the Americas Cup. People are being told to expect their travel out of the city both in private vehicles and public transport to take a lot longer with big influx of spectators and city workers heading to the waterfront to take in to...

I hope that is the call: Goff urges Team NZ to defend Americas Cup in Auckland again Newshub 4 days ago Lana Andelane I hope that is the call: Goff urges Team NZ to defend Americas Cup in Auckland again Replay Video UP NEXT Mayor Phil Goff is calling on Emirates Team New Zealand to defend the Auld Mug in Auckland again for the 37th Americas Cup, with hopes the next regatta might allow the City of Sails to play host to international visitors.  Team New Zealand successfully r...

Team New Zealand flight controller Blair Tuke lifts the Americas Cup. Photo: ACE | Studio Borlenghi The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, the club that Team New Zealand represents, has received a Challenge for the next Americas Cup. The deal was done at sea, but the details are not yet public. Defenders and challengers dont waste time starting the negotiations of what the next iteration of the Match for the oldest trophy in international sports will be like. The exact location of the next Cup ...

Tom Cary from the UK’s Daily Telegraph said Team NZ’s boat, Te Rehutai , was clearly superior. “It was fun while it lasted (actually not everyone would agree with that, more on which later) but by winning race 10 of the 36th Americas Cup match on Wednesday, Team New Zealand claimed the Auld Mug for the fourth time since 1995. Thats four out of the last seven. “Given Great Britain have not been able to win one since losing the first in 1851 that just feels greedy. Nevertheless, cong...

The government may be offering Team New Zealand $5 million after their Americas Cup win, but the cost of keeping the competition in Aotearoa is another discussion altogether, ministers say. Team New Zealands skipper Peter Burling (C) holds the Americas Cup, affectionately known as the Auld Mug, after winning the 36th Americas Cup against Luna Rossa Prada in Auckland. Photo: AFP The minister responsible for Americas Cup support, Stuart Nash, told Morning Report the offer of $5 million for Team...

Winner: Emirates Team New Zealand 30 seconds Today had a very different feel. Today was the first day that the America’s Cup could be won. Today was the chance for the Italians to redress the balance after a day in which they had lost two races after winning the starts and maintaining their advantage for the first few legs. Today was the day that Emirates Team New Zealand could take another step towards winning the Cup. Emirates Team New Zealand entered cleanly across Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli...

An air of anticipation as this afternoon's America's Cup racing edges closer

Team New Zealand reached match point in the America's Cup Tuesday but were denied a chance to clinch the trophy when fickle winds forced the day's second race to be abandoned.

Americas Cup 2021: Team New Zealand emotions spill over; Dean Barker: It will really, really hurt 15 Mar, 2021 06:22 PM 4 minutes to read With Team NZ leading the Americas Cup 5-3, two wins today will secure the Auld Mug. Can the Kiwis do it? Will the weather be a factor? Mark Orams joins Alex Chapman to look at all of the news ahead of races 9 & 10. Video / NZ Herald / Getty Images / Photosport With Team NZ leading the Americas Cup 5-3, two wins today will secure the Auld Mug. Can the Kiwis do...