The “hugely technical” boat build took 10 months, with 45 boat builders totalling over 85,000 hours to complete the vessel.
Thu, Apr 18
Team NZ’s attempting something no syndicate has done since the New York Yacht Club’s long hold on the America’s Cup was broken in 1983 - a second successful defence.
December 30, 2023
The hull of the boat that will sail for the Auld Mug in October is currently under construction at the team’s yard on Auckland’s North Shore, and importantly it’s going as planned.
Just 10 sailors were named from over 120 applicants with Olympians, world champions and even a few national champions making the cut.
December 22, 2023
Team New Zealand have gotten their America's Cup preliminary regatta in Saudi Arabia off to a flying start, winning two of the three fleet races on the opening day.
December 1, 2023
Bad weather has prevented the first day of racing.
September 16, 2023
The Kiwi crew cruised to three wins from three practice races off Vilanova i la Geltru, just down the coast from Barcelona.
September 15, 2023
Team New Zealand returns to competitive racing this week for the first time since defending the America's Cup in Auckland in March 2021.
September 13, 2023
Threat of terrorism attacks in Jeddah at second Preliminary America's Cup Regatta leads to withdrawal.
May 16, 2023
The America's Cup holders have shared vision of the incident involving their jib sail.
April 20, 2023
Team New Zealand's America's Cup winning boat Te Rehutai is ready to go back on the water - with bikes on board.
March 21, 2023
Dougal Allan is one of the new faces that will be on the Kiwi boat when they defend the Auld Mug next year in Barcelona.
January 26, 2023
After a long saga, it's confirmed Team New Zealand will defend the America's Cup outside of Aotearoa.
March 30, 2022
The Prime Minister says the Government had offered Team New Zealand enough money to keep it in New Zealand.
The veteran sailor and broadcaster says Team New Zealand needed the money to stay competitive.
The America's Cup could be put off until 2025 with Jeddah in Saudi Arabia still an option to host.
March 24, 2022
Some experts believe it's inevitable Team NZ will take the Auld Mug offshore but others say it simply can't happen.
March 18, 2022
The Spanish city has reportedly entered the race to host the next regatta as Team NZ's March 31 to find a host nears.
January 13, 2022
While there was plenty to celebrate at the Olympics Kiwi sports stars gave us other reasons to wave the flag, writes Brodyn Knuckey.
December 28, 2021
The Italians join challenger of record Ineos Britannia and Swiss syndicate Alinghi in announcing their challenges.
December 17, 2021
The Swiss syndicate is back with some serious wind in their sails.
December 15, 2021
Despite the meeting's cancellation, those against an offshore defence still plan to let their voices be heard.
December 6, 2021
The Italian syndicate will look to go one better at the next regatta.
December 3, 2021
The Team NZ boss said the star duo won't be able to do both the Olympics and America's Cup again.
November 17, 2021
The former Team NZ skipper and SailGP boss says the rest of the world has gone back to normal.
October 27, 2021