Fine weather attracted large crowds of spectators to several sport events on the weekend.
Northland women's rugby team won against the Tasman Mako at the Trigg Sports Arena in Whangārei, bringing Northland Kauri to the Farah Palmer Cup quarterfinals.
Northland's top under-15 boys' hockey team celebrated a home victory against Counties Manukau in the final of the week-long national premier tournament.
And the Old Boys Marist Rugby Club hosted round one of the Te Hiku o te Ika Māori rugby tournament.
Northern Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham went along on Saturday to capture some impressions of the games.