Reuben Leslie isn't one to sit back and let others do all the work so he'll probably try to pull his weight in a world record indoor rowing attempt in Whangarei.

There's an interesting line between what is a feel-good, grass-root sport, for everyday people who want to excel and what is a sport for freaks.

The stage is set for a riveting finish to the Harding Shield at Toll Stadium tomorrow, with three teams in with a chance of picking up the trophy.

Pukekohe trainer Richard Collett hopes course specialist Payette can gift his training partner, Gareth McRae, a going-away present at Ruakaka tomorrow.

Whangarei's football fraternity is backing a Northland football referee subjected to death threats and abuse after two contentious calls in a Fifa World Cup match.

Whangarei's under-15 netball team came close to having a perfect competition at the Auckland Representative Tournament.

Brazilians living in Whangarei were yesterday preparing to break out the caipirinha to toast their homeland's success against Croatia in the opening game of the Fifa World Cup.