TV remotes are in for a hiding as sports fans put sleep on hold for this weekend's sporting bonanza.

New Zealand's rowers last night turned the Olympic course at Eton Dorney into their personal playground.

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have found form on the water for New Zealand, the men's 49er team solidifying their second placing in the field after a strong day of racing.

The secret behind Mahe Drysdale's paddle power is being given away for free in Whangarei today.