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Forget what Jimmy Spithill will argue, when it comes to continuity, familiarity and success, the Kiwi crew are in a class of their own.

Coast talent backs Cup Mike Lee of Red Beach landed a job as a grinder for Emirates Team NZ. He is one of several Hibiscus Coast residents involved in the America’s Cup, Photo, Emirates Team NZ. Sailing is big on the Coast, so it is perhaps no surprise that a number of locals are involved in the America’s Cup – working on everything from organisation behind the scenes and caring for the trophy itself to powering Team NZ. Hibiscus Matters caught up with six people whose work is filling the sails of the 36th Challenge. Powering the boat – Mike Lee

Outspoken Aussie Jimmy Spithill has made a surprising claim about his rival Peter Burling.

Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images Sunday’s cricket double-header will be played in front of fans at Sky Stadium in Wellington, after two crowdless matches this week. America’s Cup sailing will resume on Wednesday, while cricket, netball and rugby can finally put tickets on sale for their big events on Sunday. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s Friday announcement of a shift in Covid-19 alert levels (Auckland from 3 to 2, and the rest of New Zealand from 2 to 1) as of 6am on Sunday was welcomed around the country. Race one of the America’s Cup match between Team New Zealand and Italy’s Luna ...

Gladwell's Line: Rolling the America's Cup dice - what factors will determine the winner? by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz 4 Mar 23:52 UTC 5 March 2021 Luna Rossa and Te Rehutai - Emirates Team New Zealand - Practice Racing - America's Cup World Series - December 10, 2020 - Waitemata Harbour - America's Cup 36 © Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com Most will be aware the long-awaited America's Cup Match will not start on time this Saturday due to Auckland being in its fourth COVID19 Lockdown in 12 months. Until the Lockdown status is clarified by the Labour Go...