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America's Cup Minister, Stuart Nash, said his staff are working on it. "We do understand that owners have invested a significant amount of money here so it's a very fine balancing act about getting this right. Servicing the needs of Kiwis overseas who want to come home, but also ensuring that the men and women who've invested millions of dollars in this can take some part in it." Anyone entering the country is required to stay in a Government managed isolation or quarantine facility - private yachts are still off the cards. "We've really resisted bespoke quarantine. That's what happened in Me...

America's Cup backers forced to bide their time as racing begins Amy Williams © AFP At least five wealthy backers of the challenger teams to the America's Cup are struggling to enter the country in time to watch their yachts race. Information provided to RNZ shows the owners of the Italian team Luna Rossa, UK team Ineos and American Magic have been granted border exemptions but are not yet here. It's understood they have been unable to access vouchers to stay at managed isolation hotels. The five owners - three of American Magic, one of Ineos, and one of Luna Rossa - are all...

How the America’s Cup contenders compare going into the Prada Cup 0shares The three challengers will start their assault on the America's 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 for the first time, amid the celebration and champagne spraying, each team will have been keenly awar...