School Rowing
History, Heart and Championship Racing on the Final Day of Maadi Regatta
From dominant performances to emotional finishes, the final day of Maadi 2026 delivered it all - including long-awaited victories and...
Gold, Grit and Photo Finishes Headline First Day of Finals at Lake Ruataniwha
Crowds braved scattered showers as championship racing delivered emotional victories, tight margins, and unforgettable moments across a full day of...
Photo Finishes and Rising Stakes on Day Four at Lake Ruataniwha
With finals spots on the line, athletes rose to the occasion in a day filled with photo finishes, composure under...
Finals Picture Emerges on a Dramatic Day Three at Lake Ruataniwha
Do-or-die racing delivers heartbreak, breakthroughs, and finals dreams realised, as repechages and quarterfinals lock in the line-ups for the business...
Momentum Builds on Day Two at Lake Ruataniwha
Another day of pristine conditions delivers fast times, rising pressure, and moments that capture the heart of Maadi. Day...
Calm Waters, Fast Starts: Maadi 2026 Gets Underway at Lake Ruataniwha
Glassy conditions set the stage for a high-quality opening day, with standout performances and inspiring first-time school stories highlighting the...
Inside the red circle
Play Video In the build-up to this year's Maadi Regatta, Andy Hay goes into the crowd for some eye-witness accounts...
Golden Pair Inspire New Trophy for Levin Jubilee Cup Coaches
Grace Prendergast and Kerri Williams (née Gowler) formed one of the most dominant partnerships in New Zealand rowing history, capturing...
The maestro and his Memorial Shield
A rowing founder's legacy lives on through his famous son. Chris Thompson is the voice of one of music's most...
Seven Reasons Lake Ruataniwha Is Rowing’s Ultimate Stage Ahead of the 2026 Maadi Regatta
Lake Ruataniwha is often described as the most beautiful rowing course in the world, and for all who have been...
Head of Harbour. Lots of beginnings, no end
For lots of rowers, the annual regatta is the start of something that continues throughout their lives. It's the...
New kids on the block
The school where music legend Jordan Luck was once Head Boy has stepped out on to the rowing stage. ...