The challenge has been set to Northlanders, pack out Toll Stadium tomorrow to give Rene Ranger a top send off.

Mathematically, the Northern Swords 17s side have every chance of making the final if they beat the Wellington Orcas at Hikurangi tomorrow.

Whangarei's all-girl kickboxing event is reaching new heights.

This weekend the Whangarei Karting Club will be taking a leaf out of the Bathurst book as they hit the track for a mammoth 161-lapper.