The opening stanza of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series were played on the Waitemata Harbour today under slightly overcast skies and a moderate southwesterly breeze.

Organisers of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series had their worst fears realised on the opening day of the regatta when both Team New Zealand boats were damaged in the final race of the day between Greek Challenge and Alinghi.

THE highly anticipated Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton boxing encounter was nearly scuttled, all because of money and pride. Blogs and media statements revealed a flurry of verbal exchanges and blows from the boxers, their handlers and the promoters.

A satisfying first win was notched up by Britain's Origin America's Cup team in the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series in New Zealand today.

Auckland, NZ - Greek Challenge, the first ever America's Cup team from Greece, made its debut in the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series facing one of the toughest possible opponents.

For centuries they have lain forgotten and untouched in the murky depths of the Mediterranean. But the sunken glories of Greece are now threatened by modern treasure hunters, who are targeting their riches since the lifting of a ban on coastal scuba-diving.

From ancient culture to walking sailing and nature tours Greece is full of possibilities for active holidays. Fred Mawer offers a guide.

Alinghi skipper Brad Butterworth says he's in Auckland to go sailing and not to try to broker any peace deal in the America's Cup.

Small-ship cruises typically are many things that their big-ship counterparts are not - more intimate, more exploratory and more educational. Rarely, however, are they less expensive. That said, Variety Cruises, a family-owned small-ship line in Greece, is...