America's Cup
Govt: Cup Village plan not a done deal
Team New Zealand has yet to commit to staging its defence of the America's Cup in New Zealand, the Economic Development Minister says. Audio
Government, Auckland Council, Team NZ struggling to agree
The government and council have announced they might go ahead with an America's Cup Village design different to the one already in the planning process. Video, Audio
America's Cup: Unclear if Wynyard wharf can work
A week out from the start of the planning approval process for Auckland's America's cup Village, the government's still not sure whether its alternative idea is a goer. Auckland Council's seeking… Audio
America's Cup: Govt uncertain on Wynyard option
The government says it's still not clear whether an alternative plan to build America's Cup bases in Auckland will stack up. The Economic Development Minister David Parker has also suggested there… Audio
America's Cup village alternative under discussion today
Analysis - The government and Auckland Council are meeting today to discuss America's Cup plans. RNZ's Auld Mug expert Todd Niall eyes the options. Audio
Corporate boss called in for America's Cup talks
The government has called in one of the country's top business figures to lead its negotiations over cost-sharing for the America's Cup sailing regatta in 2021.
Auckland Council votes on America's Cup village
A last-ditch ministerial plea failed to push the government's America's Cup village plan over the line with the Auckland Council today. Audio
Wynyard Basin wins
In the debate over where to site the 36th America's Cup, Wynyard Basin has won out over the Wynyard point plan. We check in with RNZ's Auckland reporter Todd Niall about the discussions. Audio
Council chooses preferred option for America's Cup village
The Auckland Council has finalised a layout for the America's Cup Village in 2021 and hopes to lodge a resource consent application in a month.
Government's America's Cup plan deemed too costly and difficult
Auckland Council looks set to confirm its preferred option for a $150m America's Cup Village, and strike-out one favoured by the government.
America's Cup expected to boost retail spending
The America's Cup is expected to boost retail spending by as much as 250-million dollars over a three-month period, and may tempt international retailers to set up shops. Audio
WATCH: Fly-through of America's Cup village
A new computer animation shows what a proposed America's Cup Village might look like on Auckland's waterfront. Video
America's Cup deal may not be signed before Christmas
America's Cup deal clinching Auckland as host may not be signed before Christmas.
Dual Auckland wharf decisions hope to create jobs
Analysis - The art of compromise has delivered two new encroachments into Auckland's Waitematā Harbour, both in the name of creating jobs, Todd Niall reports.
Compromise option for America's Cup village
A $132 million America's Cup village spread over three wharves has been chosen by Auckland Council as the option it will go ahead with.
Akld Council picks compromise America's Cup village option
Auckland councillors have chosen a compromise option for creating an America's Cup village, opting to spread bases over three wharves each needing small extensions. Video, Audio
A tentative decision
Auckland are meeting to make an initial decision about where to site the next America's Cup. We ask the panellists what they think is the best bet for Auckland. Audio
America's Cup: Big decisions due today
Decisions on where and how to accommodate the America's Cup on the Auckland waterfront are due today.
The legacy of the America's Cup
The options have been debated but a tentative decision on what Auckland should do to host the America's cup will be voted on by councillors tomorrow. We ask former skipper Chris Dickson his view on… Audio
America's Cup 2021 could earn up to $500m
The Marine Industry Association says the America's Cup could be worth almost $436 million to the local economy just from super yacht visits alone. But the association's executive director Peter… Video, Audio