A Northland community's efforts to revive children's sailing have been boosted by an America's Cup syndicate.

A Paralympic gold medallist, the builder of the world's longest water slide and an endurance racing driver are among the speakers lined up this weekend.

Twenty four young Northland rugby league players have earned themselves the chance to be trained by ex-Warriors' assistant coach Tony Iro as part of the Adam Blair XIII.

Despite the warning of a sub-tropical weather system descending on Northland tomorrow, sport seems to be all go.

A Kaitaia equestrian and the breeder of the horses she rides have enjoyed a prolific run of success.

Waka ama organisers have postponed tomorrow's scheduled Bo Herbert Memorial race off the Tutukaka Coast to avoid the forecast stormy weather.