Dio cyclist turns to rowing
Waikato Diocesan’s previous cyclist Jordyn Crouch is performing well in her new sport of rowing. On day four of the...
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A morning at the start line
Two kilometres from the finish, the atmosphere at the start line could not be more different. Instead of cheering supporters,...
Making hay while the sun shines
Parents of Hamilton Boys' High School are on a budget for this year’s Maadi regatta and have innovative ways of...
Rowers maintain strict diet during Maadi
Catering for hungry students can be tricky business when it comes to the athletes at the Maadi Regatta who need...
Maadi market vendors “love rowing”
Market vendors at the Maadi Cup Regatta are doing well and enjoying the rowing. Several stalls have been set up...
Hungry rowers support local businesses
Some local business people are smiling all the way to the bank as sales pick up in the wake of...
St Paul’s parents feed, drive and encourage
COMMITTED PARENTS: Julie Goodwin and Sarah Schicker are two of the parents behind the St Paul's Collegiate rowing club. Photo:...
St Mag’s Kaiapoi takes third in maiden race
SENTIMENTAL VALUE: St Margaret's College's new boat, Kaiapoi, in the under-15 four semi-finals. Photo copyright: Geoff Ridder St Margaret’s rowing...
Schools aim to keep rowing affordable
Rowing is an elitist sport worldwide but New Zealand is trying to make it available to all. TRYING: Gisborne Boys...
Commentator aims to ‘paint a picture for a blind guy’
The art of rowing commentary can be a tough one to master. In any given race there is up to 10...
Wintec graduate off to a good start
Action: Jackson Croucher in his element. Photo Supplied Wintec graduate Jackson Croucher is not a fan of public speaking, so...
Waimea strikes changeable conditions at Karapiro
Lake Karapiro did not want to receive guests on Wednesday morning, and a small South Island team was one of...
Outstanding student surprised by her own success
Wintec graduate Emma Powell surpassed her own expectations graduating as top all-round student in nanny education. Powell, 22, graduated this...
Sideline comment: Parents speak
Waikato Independent took to spectators seats at Lake Karapiro to ask the parents what they thought of today's delay in proceedings. Tara...
Tauranga Girls’ College overcomes loss of injured rower
Tauranga Girls’ College rowing has overcome the loss of a key squad member. They have rowed their way into several...
Whakatane High undeterred by suspension of racing
Lake Karapiro is familiar territory for the Whakatane High School rowers, so the team of around 15 is seizing the...
Christchurch Girls High struggle in rough conditions
OVERCOMING THE QUAKE: Rowing coach Michael Petherick and Christchurch Girls High School students are determined to succeed at Maadi after...
Southland Girls determined to make finals
BLUE & RED: Southland Girls High School team, ready for quater finals. Photo: Candice Jones Invercargill's Southland Girls High School...
Coach left irritated at Maadi protest decision
A Rotorua Lakes High School rowing coach is frustrated after his team’s race result was overturned following a protest today. Alastair...
Samuel Marsden rowers thrive in windy conditions
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School from windy Wellington has had a stronger than expected start to the Maadi Regatta. According to...
Tauranga Boys’ College dogged by bad luck before Maadi Regatta
Tauranga Boys’ College’s rowing team has had a string of bad luck leading up to the Maadi Regatta. Coach Brendan...
The things we do for rowing
It was a case of dedication that made rower Rosie Van Der Valden change schools in order to continue her...
Single sculler for Napier Girls’ High
This Maadi Cup Regatta began in a solitary fashion for the only Napier Girls’ High School sculler. Sole qualifier, Ashlea...
Auckland student organises Maadi party
READY TO ROW: Thomas hallwright gets ready for racing this afternoon. Photo by: Candice Jones Thomas Hallwright, 17, a student from...