Northland waterskier Curtis Williams hits the big time
Northland waterskier Curtis Williams is leaving behind the rural setting of his Puhipuhi Road residence to pursue opportunities offshore. Northern Advocate Sports Editor Josh Berry captured Williams training on the lake in front of his home a week prior to his departure.
Waterskiing: Life abroad awaits champ
Champion Northland waterskier Curtis Williams is no stranger to soaring through the air. However, the 18-year-old is about to make the biggest leap of his life
Rugby: Selectors name 64 for ITM Cup squad
Northland's 2015 ITM Cup campaign is one step closer after the naming of a 64-strong development squad.
Boxing: Chen's firepower lands gold medal
The 14-year-old Kerikeri High School student Kyle Chen returned from the North Island Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament with a gold medal in the 66kg Junior male open division.
Rugby: Clubs set to let rip after time off
Premier-grade rugby returns this weekend, with round nine of the Southern District Premiers and Reserves set to spur into action.
Squash: Palmer gets NZ nod for two events
Whangarei's Abbie Palmer has had a double dose of good news with her selection for New Zealand in two upcoming squash events.