The Kiwis trail leaders Australia by one point after the opening three fleet races in Chicago, having placed fourth, second and second.

Skipper Peter Burling is a happy camper given their limited build-up.

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05 Apr: Taking the tiller from sailing greats Peter Burling and Blair Tuke is hopefully a boon, not a burden, for their New Zealand Olympic replacements

25 Mar: New Zealand have cashed in on Australia's misfortune at their home SailGP event in Lyttelton

23 Mar: New Zealand SailGP driver Peter Burling has challenged his fellow competitors to introduce fan-friendly team identities

23 Mar: The table-topping Australian SailGP team is hopeful the strong winds forecast for this weekend's regatta in Lyttelton will materialise

22 Mar: The New Zealand SailGP team are embracing home advantage ahead of the second edition of the Lyttelton regatta starting tomorrow

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