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'We're still hanging in there'
A dejected crowd of more than 1000 sailing fans left Shed 10 on Auckland's Queens Wharf this morning hoping Emirates Team New Zealand will finally clinch a win tomorrow morning.
America's Cup: What now for Team NZ?
Sailing reporters Paul Lewis and Dana Johannsen answer three burning questions after today's action on the water in the 34th America's Cup.
'We're not losing the faith'
Fans & supporters are not losing the faith after Team NZ were defeated in two races in a row to take Oracle 5-8 as we move to race 16 & 17 on the 17th day of the 34 America's Cup, the longest in the history for a team to claim the auld mug.
America's Cup: Recap races 14 & 15
Missed our live updates of races 14 and 15 of the 34th America's Cup regatta in San Francisco? You can get an update here. (Hint - it's not over yet.)
Oracle win both races
Forget the word “comeback”. Oracle Team USA are now in full flight in a charge to wrest the 34th America’s Cup back from Emirates Team New Zealand.
America's Cup: 'I thought we had them'
The dejected crowd at Shed 10 graciously clapped Oracle Team USA over the finish line at the end of Race 14 of the America's Cup, followed seconds later by huge cheers for Emirates Team New Zealand.
Gripping saga eclipses other sports
The America's Cup may have dragged on into a third week but Kiwis aren't losing their appetite for watching it.
It's really all about television schedules
The 34th America's Cup is a made-for-TV event. And boy, do TV networks hate it when a not-so-high-rating sport botches the schedule.
Paul Lewis: Ill wind keeps NZ short of vital win
My daughters sang this when they were small and "it just goes on and on, my friends", just like the 34th America's Cup.
Montgomery still voice of the Cup
Salty veteran PJ Montgomery remains the voice of the America's Cup, with respondents to a nzherald.co.nz poll installing him as their favourite.
Paul Lewis: Stadium controversy
Eden Park provokes both reactions - a traditional love of the place and dislike sparked by the belief that it is out-moded and poorly located.
Wynne Gray: Plenty of sound and fury - but most of it coming from my household
Variations on the "Are they racing?" inquiry infested my household at the weekend.
America's Cup: Wind gods fail to smile on two Cup contenders
Still one more win away from glory. Still we wait. Getting that precious ninth point in the America's Cup continues to prove excruciatingly difficult for Team New Zealand.
America's Cup: Weather looks promising
After yet another frustrating day on the water for Emirates Team New Zealand in San Francisco, the weather looks more promising for tomorrow's racing.
Another day, another delay
Team NZ fans & supporters were once again disappointed after racing was postponed due to weather conditions. The faithful stay strong and amidst the disappointment and frustration, most feel it only delays the inevitable and tomorrow could bring a promising result.
How much will America's Cup cost NZ?
It's too early to say how much taxpayers would contribute to defending the America's Cup in New Zealand, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says.
America's Cup: Racing abandoned
Racing has been abandoned in San Francisco today as the interminably long 34th America's Cup continues to drag on.
America's Cup fans: 'Today's the day'
Fans gathering at Shed 10 on Auckland's waterfront are settling in for a wait as bad weather delays the start of America's Cup racing.
Recap: Racing postponed
Relive all the 'action' from this morning's abandoned attempt at race 14 of the 34th America's Cup.
America's Cup: Crew ruing unlucky race 13
Race 13 of the America's Cup match provided a double dose of frustration for Team New Zealand.
America's Cup: Daft officials undermine grand plan for sailing
Sorry, but Emirates Team New Zealand were wrongly denied the America's Cup yesterday.
America's Cup: Barker calm despite bumpy ride
Dean Barker's famously even temperament has certainly been tested in this America's Cup match.
America's Cup: Race chief hints at rule change
'Maybe it is something the America's Cup has to have a look at in the future - longer time limits or no time limits."