Northland Sports news
'Last place I wanted to be': Concussion left Blues cult hero fearing All Blacks call-up
Tom Robinson retired from rugby earlier this year, aged 30.
'I don’t understand': NPC coach fires broadside at NZ Rugby over its future
Financial struggles and funding cuts threaten grassroots rugby.
White Ferns get record payday for World Cup win
NZ women earned a record payday following their maiden Twenty20 World Cup title.
'This means everything': Bates and Devine's crowning moment
Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine have been through it all for the White Ferns.
'Dark feeling': Retired NRL players open up on mental health
Roy Asotasi, Jason Nightingale, Louis Armstrong and Sione Faumuina visit a workplace.
First XV: Inside the battle for New Zealand Schools' first five
Young talent in race for black jersey
First XV: 10 standouts to watch after a thrilling season
The group of schoolboy players who are poised to shine in the future.
And still: Kiwi boxer Daniels defends world title
Lani Daniels claimed a convincing unanimous decision win in her return to the ring.
'Let my hands do the asking': How champion boxer's mentality changed in nine-month layoff
'I’ll let my hands do the asking. Perform well and they’ll come to me.'
How every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)
All roads will go through Hawke’s Bay starting this weekend against the Tasman Mako.
Sport news around NZ
'Had to make a decision': Why Kiwi AmCup star swapped teams for SailGP
After defending the America's Cup, teammates became SailGP rivals for Andy Maloney.
From $25k buy to $775k sale: Chad Ormsby's standout horse shines
'Amazing result' was 'just a credit to the horse, he’s an absolute weapon of an animal'.
‘Open, accepting’: Auckland Aces’ Movember efforts encouraging men’s health discussions
The team and staff are raising funds for the charity this month.
More Northland Sports news
Phoenix snare NZ age-group star Luke Brooke-Smith
Originally from Whangārei, he's also an age-group BMX champion.
Olympics 2024: Canada reach quarters despite spying penalty
Live updates of all the action from the Paris Olympics on day five.
Olympics 2024: Greatest team ever? NZ's golden side
Live updates of all the action from the Paris Olympics on day four.
Far North leading the way in resurgence of traditional rongoā Māori healing
Traditional hauora Māori practices explored at Fabulous Fridays.
Rugby great Sid Going farewelled in Northland rain
About 1000 people turned out in the rain for the funeral of NZ legend 'Super Sid' Going.
Final farewell for Northland rugby legend 'Super Sid' Going
One of New Zealand's greatest ever rugby players, Sid Going, has died aged 80.
Sid Going 1943-2024: ‘Super Sid’ was a nickname that defined the man, writes Phil Gifford
'One of the most exciting footballers to ever play the game.'
Cameron Leslie heading swim team to Paris
'It’s my fourth Paralympics, but my first in eight years, so it’s very exciting.'
Pathway feels unsafe: Commuter concerns with shared route
Commuters describe their unsafe experiences using the Whangārei shared pathway.
Guilty verdict: Fall from grace for talented local sportswoman and former physio
The former Whangārei physiotherapist stood trial for theft and defrauding a sports store.
'A really big deal' Rare birds make their home in Whangārei bush
Kakariki have returned to a patch of bush where war has been declared on predators.
'Our little princess': All Black's touching social media post after daughter born 13 weeks early
'We have a long road ahead,' the rugby star says in a heartfelt post.
Northland's Mea Motu defending world title against Thai opponent in Auckland
The title defence for Kaitāia’s world boxing champ Mea Motu is on April 26.
Plenty of Northland interest when Moana Pasifika play Queensland in Whangārei on Friday
A Northlander will take the field against the Reds as Super Rugby hits Whangārei.
Plan to be best links course in NZ after Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up golfing rankings
Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up course rankings, but is aiming even higher
'Realise I’m a bit old now': 100-year-old to pull curtain down on marathon career in Rotorua
Legend has a long history with the iconic race.
'A horse in a small package': Tiny equines ready to take on big race
'They make me laugh every single day, but they are athletes in their own right'.