Christopher Reive

New Zealand

Sports Writer at New Zealand Herald

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Articles

America’s Cup: Team NZ CEO Grant Dalton on search for host venue; Auckland’s chances of hosting a preliminary regatta

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Christopher Reive

Clarity is getting closer in the new cycle of the America’s Cup. Emirates Team New Zealand and America’s Cup Event chief executive Grant Dalton flew to Europe late last week for more meetings with potential hosts as he looks to lock in a venue for the next regatta, expected to be in 2027.
America’s Cup: Peter Burling split with Team NZ pushed by time pressures, says says Grant Dalton

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Christopher Reive

Home / Sport / Sailing / America's CupAs they prepare for their third consecutive America’s Cup defence, Emirates Team New Zealand reached a point where, one way or another, they needed to begin moving towards it. They will do so without long-time helmsman Peter Burling, as the two parties were unable to come to an agreement on the 34-year-old returning for the new cycle.
Peter Burling split with Team NZ pushed by time pressures, says says Grant Dalton

2 weeks ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Christopher Reive

As they prepare for their third consecutive America’s Cup defence, Emirates Team New Zealand reached a point where, one way or another, they needed to begin moving towards it. They will do so without long-time helmsman Peter Burling, as the two parties were unable to come to an agreement on the 34-year-old returning for the new cycle. Burling parts ways with the team having been at the helm for their last three campaigns – in which they have ended the regatta with the Auld Mug in hand every time.
America’s Cup: Peter Burling parts ways with Emirates Team NZ

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Christopher Reive

Home / Sport / Sailing / America's CupThree-time America’s Cup winning helmsman Peter Burling will not be returning to Emirates Team New Zealand for the next Cup cycle. Discussions by the team management and Burling have been ongoing since Barcelona, however an agreement was not able to be reached. With the America’s Cup now shaping up to be contested in more regular cycles, the requirements on team members are changing.
SailGP cancels Brazil event as wingsail defect causes safety concerns

2 weeks ago | theaccnz.com | Christopher Reive

By Christopher ReiveSailGP will have to wait a bit longer before making its debut in Rio de Janeiro. The global foiling league has cancelled its upcoming event in Brazil, scheduled for the first weekend of May, after the dramatic wingsail collapse suffered by the Australian team in San Francisco late last month.
SailGP cancels Rio de Janeiro event as issues found with select wingsails

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Christopher Reive

Home / Sport / Sailing / SailGPSailGP will have to wait a bit longer before making its debut in Rio de Janeiro. The global foiling league has cancelled its upcoming event in Brazil, scheduled for the first weekend of May, after the dramatic wingsail collapse suffered by the Australian team in San Francisco late last month.
Allan Bunting reflects on Black Ferns growth and ensuring player safety as World Cup looms

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Christopher Reive

Allan Bunting was named Black Ferns' director of rugby in 2023. Photo / PhotosportFor Allan Bunting, the final step in the three-year plan he and his team devised when taking the reins with the Black Ferns is simple. “We want to be thriving this year, and we want to win a World Cup,” he said. “I feel like we’ve got the people, we’ve certainly got the focus now.
Kiwi sailor Conrad Colman’s tales of loss and adventure alone on the open ocean

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Christopher Reive

Conrad Colman will launch the first New Zealand-flagged entry into the Ocean Race since 2012 in the next edition. He shares tales from his career on the open ocean so far with Christopher Reive. From the middle of the ocean, no one can hear you scream. Conrad Colman learned that lesson becalmed on the Atlantic, voice hoarse from venting, as he attempted the 2016 Vendée Globe – a non-stop solo around the world yacht race.
Crusaders v Fijian Drua

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Christopher Reive

AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME. Follow the action as the Crusaders visit the Fijian Drua in round eight of Super Rugby Pacific in Suva. Crusaders: 1. George Bower 2. Codie Taylor (c) 3. Seb Calder 4. Tahlor Cahill 5. Antonio Shalfoon 6. Corey Kellow 7. Tom Christie 8. Christian Lio-Willie 9. Noah Hotham 10. Taha Kemara 11. Macca Springer, 12. Dallas McLeod, 13. Sevu Reece 14. Chay Fihaki 15. Will Jordan. Bench: 16. Ioane Moananu 17. Kershawl Sykes-Martin 18. Fletcher Newell 19. Quinten Strange 20.
Moana Pasifika v Waratahs

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Christopher Reive

AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME. Follow the action as Moana Pasifika host the Waratahs in round eight of Super Rugby Pacific in Albany. Moana Pasifika: 1.Tito Tuipulotu 2. Millennium Sanerivi 3. Feleti Sae-Ta’ufo’ou 4. Samuel Slade 5. Allan Craig 6. Semisi Paea 7. Ardie Savea (c) 8. Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa 9. Jonathan Taumateine 10. Patrick Pellegrini 11. Solomon Alaimalo 12. Danny Toala 13. Lalomilo Lalomilo 14. Kyren Taumoefolau 15 William Havili. Bench: 16. Sama Malolo 17. Abraham Pole 18. Chris Apoua 19.