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Racing hearts

Broadcaster Toni Street could’ve been forgiven for swearing off the America’s Cup forever.

The last time she reported on the momentous sailing event for TVNZ, back in 2013, the doting mum ended up stranded halfway around the world for almost a month as Emirates Team New Zealand crumbled to defeat in San Francisco.

Most of us won’t need reminding of that heartbreaking time… after storming to an 8-1 lead, the Kiwis needed just one more win to take the cup. And Toni was excited to join the action, bidding farewell to husband Matt and their baby Juliette as she headed off to cover what she believed would be the final few races and a

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