Luna Rossa will race against Team New Zealand in the America's Cup, after defeating Team UK 7-1 in the Prada Cup final. The opening weekend of the America’s Cup heads a list of major events in Auckland that are cancelled or in doubt as the city shifts back into Covid-19 alert level 3. The regatta organisers, America’s Cup Event said in a statement it was reviewing the situation and will be working with the authorities over the next few days on the implications. Ricky Wilson/Stuff The Round the Bays run in Auckland will be the first major event to be cancelled on Sunday February 28. The Iman Ball was also moved to March 5 due to alert level changes but will not be able to go ahead on the planned date.

Source: Stuff February 27, 2021 08:34 UTC