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Return of the big boat a landmark moment
The U23 Men's Eight embodies the seismic shift in New Zealand's age-group rowing. It's been eight years since a New Zealand Men's...
The 2km Erg test, why is it so feared?
Top tips for a 2k Erg test For many a rower, just the thought of a 2k erg test...
Road leads north for revival regatta
You're invited to the club that really clocks up the Ks. " From the Fish Hook Bridge you turn left,...
The unshakeable foothold on the foreshore
For 125 years, this club has stood firm in the face of seismic shocks, savage swells and even some destructive...
Avon honours rowing’s first Olympic silver medalists
Honouring Rowing Legends: Avon Rowing Club Remembers Olympic Heroes Bob Stiles and Rangi Thompson On Friday, the Avon Rowing...
Sutherland Honoured with Rowing New Zealand’s Highest Award
Ivan Sutherland Receives Prestigious Sir Don Rowlands Medal for Five Decades of Service to New Zealand Rowing Rowing New...
Dedicated Servants honoured at 138th AGM
At the prestigious 138th Annual General Meeting of Rowing New Zealand, two remarkable individuals were recognised for their outstanding contributions...
The bid for survival behind the Blue Door
One of the country's longest-running school programmes is treading a narrow path in a hotly-contested space. The situation's as tight...
The Lucky Man in the land of milk and honey
Richard Webster took all the right turns that eventually led him to paradise on the Piako. Just a few...
Trophy search revives memories of a tragic disappearance
One man finally finds some closure after an incident on Wellington Harbour nearly 60 years ago claimed the life of...
A woman of unwavering belief
Rower Fiona Paterson ranks as one of New Zealand's most courageous athletes. She talks to Andy Hay about her new...
How Hugh’s ‘Think Big’ project could spark a rowing rescue
Seeing his daughter row across flood ravaged farmland only fuelled Hugh Ritchie's vision for a new Hawke's Bay regatta venue...