"Dalton said the team had asked competition organisers about the system's legality before racing began, but it had been approved by the measurers. He refused to comment on whether he thought the system was legal.
" "It would be so wrong for me or any person within the team to entertain a discussion about that," Dalton said.
"New Zealand media have speculated about how the system worked, although Dalton said he was not clear on it either.
"But the system is believed to have given Oracle greater ability to stay on their foils for longer upwind, which was essentially the difference in the two boats' speed in the final week of racing."
PUBLISHED: 3:24PM Saturday September 28, 2013 Source: Reuters
Team NZ surprised by heroes' welcome
"A crowd of hundreds turned out at Auckland Airport to greet the team and their families.
Team New Zealand unsuccessfully challenged for the America's Cup in San Francisco last week, with defenders Oracle Team USA retaining the Auld Mug 9-8.
"The loss does not appear to have dented enthusiasm for the the team with hundreds waking early to gather at the airport arrivals gate.
"Team NZ skipper Dean Barker:
"We're still gutted, it is still very raw at the moment, but the support we have had is unbelievable, we're very, very thankful for how passionate people are about our team and everything our team's achieved, we just would have dearly loved to be coming back here today with the America's Cup," he said.
"Grinder Rob Waddell said he didn't expect anything like the welcome they received adding that the support of kiwis helped them through some very tough times."
PUBLISHED: 5:47AM Monday September 30, 2013 Source: ONE News
'Classy' Team NZ lauded for ultimate sportsmanship
"Full page thank you for San Francisco has gone down well in the US."
"The advertisement in the Chronicle provoked an outpouring of goodwill and gratitude toward New Zealand.
Steve Dickinson wrote: "This is called sportsmanship... Sadly lacking in many sports these days but good to see when it happens."
Scott Baker agreed: "AMEN! A truly classy act on the part of New Zealand. And a great race, to be sure. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!" "
PUBLISHED: 10:02AM Tuesday October 01, 2013 Source: ONE Sport
Team NZ welcomes Australia's America's Cup return
"Emirates Team New Zealand today welcomed the return of Australia to the America's Cup."
"Team New Zealand skipper Dean Barker said it was great to have Australia back in the Cup. "It is 30 years since the Royal Perth Yacht Club won the Cup from the United States at Newport. Australia defended unsuccessfully in 1987 and was a challenger in 2000," Barker said
"He said of greater concern to Emirates Team New Zealand was the venue, timing and class of yacht to be raced which have still to be announced."
PUBLISHED: 10:24AM Tuesday October 01, 2013 Source: ONE Sport
Aussies want a cheaper America's Cup
Bob and Sandy Oatley, the father and son behind Australia's America's Cup bid, want to cut participation costs cut. PUBLISHED: 01 Oct 13 8:40PM Source: AAP
'Give me a ring', PM tells Team NZ
PUBLISHED: 8:36AM Wednesday October 02, 2013 Source: ONE Sport
Dean Barker gives PM funding deadline
Dean Barker says an America's Cup funding decision must be made in next fortnight.
'The poachers are out hard' for Team NZ (3:35)
Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton says rival America's Cup teams are looking to grab the top Kiwi talent already. Source: ONE News 08:57AM Wednesday October 02, 2013
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