Northland Sports news
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 headiing 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.
'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.
Sport news around NZ
Dixon closes IndyCar standings gap and equals record
Scott Dixon closed the gap on IndyCar leader Alex Palou with a podium finish.
Postcard from Paris: Games fever, high security, heatwaves and Parisian chic
There is no escaping the fact that the world’s biggest sporting event is about to start.
Your guide to Olympic trampolining from a medal winner
Trampolining Olympian Dylan Schmidt breaks down his sport.
More Northland Sports news
Legendary Kaitāia league coach Jim Larkin who discovered James Fisher-Harris hanging up his cap
Far North man who discovered Kiwis captain James Fisher-Harris is retiring from coaching.
Kaitāia world champ Mea Motu back in boxing ring in April
Northland world champ's next boxing bout could be last in NZ
Kevin Page: 'Young people today just have no manners'
OPINION: Common decency and politeness were very much in short supply that day.
Māori golfer Kyle Mahi tees up for a shot at New Zealand Open
'It’s quite special to not only represent Māori, but also my whakapapa.'
Blues claim strong win over Fijian Drua
The Blues have started the season with a convincing victory.
'Admiring' young fans lend their support to Blues ahead of Fijian Drua clash
'I want to be like them and play rugby at the top level some day.'
Lock Josh Beehre makes Blues debut against Fijian Drua in Whangārei hometown
The former Whangārei Boys' High School student says he has come full circle.
Top action at Kamo in Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles tennis tournament
Wind put an edge on Saturday's men's and ladies' games, Sunday was calm for mixed doubles.
Adam Blair praises NRL Māori All Stars: 'A fantastic week that embodies our culture'
New Māoris coach Adam Blair is excited about his debut
League legends and golfers combine for par-ty
Charity golf day raises funds for Northland youth rugby league.
Rugby league fundraiser for youth attracts major sporting talent
Among the star-studded line up are Kiwi players Ruben Wiki, Duane Mann, and Jerry Suesue.
Former Blues rugby player mourns loss of two family members and dog in crash
Their car smashed into a tree, bursting into flames.
Toa Henderson travels six hours to win at Taihape Shears
Henderson left Kaiwaka at 4.30am to make sure he arrived in time - 550km away.
Dream job for sports fans: Fijian Drua seeking 'chief hype officer'
Do you think you could fuel the crowd and ignite the spirit of the team?
Lani Daniels forced to vacate one of her world titles
The IBF prohibits holding world titles in two different weight divisions simultaneously.
Body found on Ninety Mile Beach: Far North diver remembered as man who 'saved the community'
The diver was known to many as a 'tireless' and 'hardworking' community man.
New Year Honour recognises the '17yo farm boy from Marua' who became a table tennis great
James Morris, 71, has been made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Reflecting on an All Blacks career that almost was
Although Quarrie retired from rugby at 28, he had many great experiences.