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Cycling: Double joy for Johnston
Former Northlander Ben Johnston has enjoyed his second taste of success on local roads in recent months.
Waves at Waipu Cove
Surfers are making the most of surf created by Cyclone Pam. Photographer and keen surfer Michael Cunningham shot this video.
In it together: Relay for Life
It wasn’t just an event to raise funds for Cancer Society Northland. For many, the 24-hour Relay for Life on Saturday at ASB Stadium in Whangarei was a chance to show support to the survivors of cancer and to stand, walk and run, shoulder to shoulder, with those going through their own cancer battles. Northern Advocate photographer Tania Whyte kept pace and captured some of the action.
Surfing: Local knowledge pays off big time
Whangarei Boys' High School surfer Manu Scott-Arrieta claimed first blood at the opening event of the 2015 Northland Scholastics Surfing Series.
Athletics: Region's athletes bring back medals
Four Athletics Whangarei athletes travelled to Wellington to take part in the Athletics New Zealand National Track and Field Championships.
Golf: Two team spots left at Waitangi Pro-Am event
With less than a month until the Waitangi Pro-Am, there's still the opportunity for two more teams to sign up.
Fishing: Rough seas give up 3 marlin
The Whangaroa Sports Fishing Club held its annual ladies contest with a Mexican theme this year and the sea conditions were rough and testing.