Rowing
World record smashed at Waka Ama nationals
The Waka Ama national champs is entering its final days, with the country's greatest paddlers continuing to battle it out on Lake Karapiro.
Top athletes want change to the NZ sporting system
Rowing great Mahe Drysdale is spearheading an employment case that could have major implications for the New Zealand sports system.
Champion rower retires after a glittering career
One of New Zealand's most successful rowers, Grace Prendergast has announced her retirement from high performance rowing.
Dējā vu for Olympic champion Emma Twigg
Olympic rowing champion Emma Twigg can be forgiven for having a feeling of dējā vu going into this week's World Championships in the Czech Republic.
Mahe Drysdale to race against old rival
New Zealand rowing great Mahe Drysdale will take part in an exhibition race at next week's World Championships to honour Ondrej Synek.
Rowing NZ disappointed by lack of Covid protocols
Rowing New Zealand is disappointed that Covid-19 measures seem to have been dropped in some parts of Europe.
Rowing mums supporting each other on the world stage
A new mum and a mum-to-be have had plenty in common to talk about recently, but rowing is the number one focus for them over the next couple of weeks.
Dr Dave Gerrard completes a 57-year Tokyo Olympics loop
Representing New Zealand at the Tokyo Olympics in 1964 was Dr Dave Gerrard's first major overseas outing, so it has been something of an emotional return to the city .Gerrard is with us on the eve of… Audio
Wāhine toa Lisa Carrington, NZ's most decorated Olympian
Wahine toa Lisa Carrington is New Zealand's most decorated Olympic athlete.
The paddler pushed through the pain barrier to win her third gold of these Games, bringing her career medal total to six -… Video, Audio
Rowers Gowler, Prendergast back on water after winning gold
How do gold medal winning Olympic rowers celebrate? They get back on the water.
As rowing pair Grace Prendergast and Kerri Gowler brought home New Zealand's first gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics… Video, Audio
Tokyo Olympics: Gold for New Zealand rowers
Rowers Grace Prendergast and Kerri Gowler have won New Zealand's first gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics.
NZ rowers make good start to Olympic campaign in Tokyo
New Zealand's rowers have made a good start to their Olympic campaign ahead of tonight's opening ceremony in Tokyo.
Four of the five New Zealand boats have made it through their heats today.
Day one… Video, Audio
Retiring 'almost like leaving family behind' - Mahe Drysdale
Olympic rowing great Mahe Drysdale has bid an emotional farewell to his rowing family, officially announcing his retirement on Thursday morning.
Drysdale, 42, has dominated the single scull for more… Video, Audio
Jordan Parry, sitting in the hot seat at New Zealand Rowing
The Tauranga rower Jordan Parry admits he's in a honourable position having taken over from two of the best rowers in the New Zealand single sculls seat.
Relief that Maadi Cup has hit the water again
There is a sense of relief for many that this week's Maadi Cup rowing regatta was able to take place.
New Zealand success in Fantasy Rowing
New Zealand crews have had success in the first round of the World Rowing Fantasy Cup.
Final Olympic rowing regatta cancelled
World Rowing has cancelled another two major regattas as a result of the coronavirus, but all is not lost for two New Zealand crews trying to qualify for the Olympics.
Drysdale unfazed by third-place finish
Double Olympic gold medallist Mahe Drysdale is keeping his eyes on the long-term prize after finishing third in the single sculls at the national rowing championships on Lake Karapiro today.
Three medals for Kiwi crews in Austria
Two golds and a silver for New Zealand crews on the second day of finals at the World Rowing Championships in Austria.
Scullers enjoying chase for Olympic spots
New Zealand's single scullers go into next week's World Rowing Championships with completely contrasting build-ups but with a common goal.