The last time these two teams met, Northland was on the wrong end of a 29-0 shutout against Wellington. And Wellington became just

200916UNDER10LEAGUE.JPG These Northland youngsters are looking forward to their rugby league tournament in Ngaruawahia, but need

New Zealand's para-athletes arrived back in the country this morning after their best ever Paralympic campaign. Northland's Cameron

200916MARTINGUPTILL.JPG Martin Guptill averages 29.59 for his test career, a disappointing number given his ability. Ryan Wilkisky/Photosport.nz 200916DAVIDWARNER.JPG Australia's

200916JUDAHANDREWS.JPG Mid Northern midfielder Judah Andrews has been selected for the New Zealand Maori U18 Development team. After

190916VYANPARK.JPG Last year's winner of the Women's Stroke Play Championships Vyan Park. Waitangi Golf Club have been rewarded

The Kaitaia Church Road Bowling Club celebrated the opening of its 67th summer season earlier this month with the holding of the Mary

190916ARCHERY.JPG Mt Tigers archers heading to the IFAA World Field Archery Championships in Wagga Wagga. From left to right: Tyrell

Artist Gymnasts in the Step 5-9 Womens and Level 4/6 Mens categories before heading to the Gymsports National Championships. Photo/Michael

Northland's Jane Thomson on the move during their shootout loss to Capital in the NHL competition. Northland finished sixth. Photo/Michael

Laura Thompson (left) and Northland's Emma Foy with their bronze medal in the women's Road Race B at the Rio Paralympics. Hagen Hopkins/Getty

Whangarei Intermediate students show off their medals and trophy after a successful AIMS Games. Back row: Amy Hunt, Ben Murray, Paris

Whangarei Intermediate School made a splash at the recently completed AIMS Games, coming away with three medals. The six-a-side mixed

Around 1200 people will hit the pavement this Sunday for the annual ACC Whangarei Half Marathon and 9km Run/Walk organised by Sport

Midland's Gabriel Ho-Garcia weaves through the defence of Northland's Garrick Hately. Photo/Photosport.nz Northland's men and women

Northland's Emma Foy and Laura Tompson were unable to replicate their silver medal on the track, finishing fourth in the time trial

Northland's Jordan Hyland shifts to the left wing as one of four changes for their clash against Tasman. Dianne Manson/Getty Images Northland

This weekend sees the first Centre fixture of the new season with the Club Pennants being held at clubs throughout the area. The draw

New Zealand's Paralympic sailing crew raced just once on day two of the regatta in tricky conditions, but have put themselves in good position to make a push for a medal.

Northland came up short in their quest to redeem themselves against Auckland.

Northland's two NHL teams had contrasting days against Central at Kensington Stadium.

Whau Valley School can boast they have champions in their midst. Here, they celebrate winning the 2016 Northland Year 3-4 Rippa Championship

The action will be heating up in the Northland golf croquet interclub series. Photo/Getty Images The Northland golf croquet interclub

Stephen Kearney will take the reins of the Warriors, but don't expect him to be their saviour. Photo/Photosport.nz Ben Matulino had

It's been a golden morning for New Zealand at the Paralympics in Rio with swimmers Cameron Leslie and Sophie Pascoe and sprinter Liam Malone all claiming gold medals.

Northland's Jess Pilmer on the charge in the National Hockey League. Photo/Tania Whyte Northland built on their inauspicious start

Heroic Valour takes line honours at Ruakaka Raceway. Photo/Trish Dunell Heroic Valour denies leading local stable of their first

The victorious Northland FC after their 7-1 win over Hibiscus Coast in the Federation One Cup final at Toll Stadium. Nicole Stratford

Laura Thompson (left) and Northland's Emma Foy with their silver medals after taking second in the Women's B 3000m Individual Pursuit

Cameron Leslie with his gold medal after his world-record effort in the SM4 150m individual medley at the Rio Paralympics. Photo/Photosport.nz Cameron