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![Ellerslie trials successful for Pike](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Ellerslie trials successful for Pike
“We’ve got through the day well, the jockeys have been happy."
![The next Wahs generation: NRL scouts swarm NZ high schools competition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The next Wahs generation: NRL scouts swarm NZ high schools competition
After years of ignoring South Island talent, the Warriors are looking south for new stars.
SailGP news
![SailGP confirm first female driver for new season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
SailGP confirm first female driver for new season
The two-time Olympic gold medallist will helm one of two new teams.
![The sailing professor: From predictable to pulse pounding — how to fix the boring start](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The sailing professor: From predictable to pulse pounding — how to fix the boring start
OPINION: What have we learned after the preliminary regatta?
!['Nobody would have picked it': The Kiwi who beat NZ to win SailGP](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Nobody would have picked it': The Kiwi who beat NZ to win SailGP
The Black Foils weren't able to get the win but a Kiwi still got to lift the SailGP trophy
More Sailing news
![Team NZ impress on intriguing opening day of AmCup challenger series](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Team NZ impress on intriguing opening day of AmCup challenger series
The French, Italians and Brits all put points on the board on opening day.
!['Racing for survival': Risk vs reward for rivals as Team NZ lines up in challenger series](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Racing for survival': Risk vs reward for rivals as Team NZ lines up in challenger series
Jimmy Spithill says Team NZ's 'massive advantage' could also be a chance for challengers.
![All you need to know ahead of AmCup challenger series](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
All you need to know ahead of AmCup challenger series
All you need to know ahead of the Louis Vuitton Cup challenger series.
![The sailing professor: From predictable to pulse pounding — how to fix the boring start](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The sailing professor: From predictable to pulse pounding — how to fix the boring start
OPINION: What have we learned after the preliminary regatta?
![Opinion: What we learned from Team NZ's preliminary regatta win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Opinion: What we learned from Team NZ's preliminary regatta win
Will we see any major changes in form when the races that matter begin?
!['A tough day': Team NZ lose race but win final of preliminary regatta](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'A tough day': Team NZ lose race but win final of preliminary regatta
The teams will have plenty to consider now with the challenger series just days away.
![The Ineos Britannia challenge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The Ineos Britannia challenge
Herald sports reporter Michael Burgess backgrounds the Ineos Britannia challenge from Barcelona. Video / NZ Herald
![The Luna Rossa challenge in the 37th America’s’ Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The Luna Rossa challenge in the 37th America’s’ Cup
From Barcelona, NZ Herald sports reporter Michael Burgess backgrounds the Luna Rossa challenge in the 37th America’s’ Cup. Video / NZ Herald
![Team NZ's ominous warning to AmCup challengers ahead of defence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Team NZ's ominous warning to AmCup challengers ahead of defence
'This is a lesson of San Francisco, they don’t count our points until October.'
![Team NZ lay down gauntlet; issue forces another challenger to retire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Team NZ lay down gauntlet; issue forces another challenger to retire
Team NZ impressed in their race, but the regatta saw its third retirement in as many days.
!['Tighter than previous Cups': Decision time arrives for AmCup teams](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Tighter than previous Cups': Decision time arrives for AmCup teams
'You don’t really have a huge opportunity to make many significant changes'
![Paul Lewis: Are challengers deliberately racing poorly against Team NZ?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Paul Lewis: Are challengers deliberately racing poorly against Team NZ?
OPINION: There had been some earlier rumours in yachting-land.
!['A real shame': Another retirement as Team NZ stay perfect in Barcelona](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'A real shame': Another retirement as Team NZ stay perfect in Barcelona
Team NZ remain unbeaten in the preliminary event after another rival had technical issues.
![Watch: Highlights of Team New Zealand's victory in first regatta race](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Watch: Highlights of Team New Zealand's victory in first regatta race
Watch Team New Zealand storm to victory as Italians flop.
![Chris Rattue's watchlist: America’s Cup begins but will a nation still hold its breath?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Chris Rattue's watchlist: America’s Cup begins but will a nation still hold its breath?
The opening America’s Cup battles rate as the sporting highlight of the weekend.