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American Magic showed good signs in their duels with Team New Zealand in practice. ANALYSIS: Practice is done and now for the entrée as the America’s Cup syndicates take a step up with the world series and Christmas Cup regatta. The past week has been a useful shakedown for the four teams but what can be taken from it, looking at the bigger picture of the three challengers preparing for their ruthless elimination series in January and February and Team New Zealand’s ability to defend the ...

Abigail Dougherty/Stuff Team NZ, Luna Rossa and Team UK Britannia practice on the Waitemata Harbour leading up to the America’s Cup. Embattled Americas Cup challenger INEOS Team UK have received some royal support from the Duchess of Cambridge. Sir Ben Ainslies team finally managed to complete a practice run on Tuesday but the British syndicate has endured a horror build-up marred by gear failure, with one critic labelling Britannia the "lamest of ducks". Kensington Palace via AP The Duchess...

Chris McKeen/Stuff The Prada America’s Cup World Series offers the first chance this summer to see Emirates Team New Zealand and the other boats vying for the Auld Mug in action. The global pandemic halted production for the first time in its history, but nothing can stop a Shortland St Christmas cliffhanger. The soap’s Instagram account is dropping hints with the hashtag #SHORTLANDSTCLIFF and all will be revealed in a one-hour special (Thursday, 7pm, TVNZ2). Whispers are, not only will l...

Minister for Economic and Regional Development The opening of the America’s Cup Village in downtown Tāmaki Makaurau marks the start of an exciting summer of action on and off the water, say Economic and Regional Development Minister Stuart Nash, and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff. Stuart Nash and Phil Goff have this morning taken part in the official opening ceremonies of the America’s Cup Village as part of the 36th America’s Cup, which includes TE POU – New Zealand House, on Auckland’s w...

Extra Time: Americas Cup boats begin on-water battle © RNZ After months of battles off the water, the four teams taking part in the looming Americas Cup have finally begun their on water duels. While Ineos Team UK was dealing with technical issues on day one of official practice earlier this week, Cup holders Team New Zealand, Italian Challengers of Record Luna Rossa and American Magic all got their first chances to test themselves against one another. It comes ahead of four days racing later...

How the America’s Cup contenders compare going into the Prada Cup 0shares The three challengers will start their assault on the Americas Cup this week as the Prada Cup gets underway. Matt Sheahan assesses each of the teams A spectacular skyward launch for American Magic’s Patriot during early trials. The focus of these latest Cup boat designs is as much on aerodynamics as hydrodynamics. Photo: Will Ricketson/American Magic As each of the new AC75s were wheeled out into the open fo...