Northland Sports news
Rural Games success for Toa Henderson
Henderson pipped shearing gun Jack Fagan twice over the weekend at two events.
Happily Ever Wahfter: Lance O’Sullivan marries doctor fiancee in Vegas after game proposal
The Warriors lost on the pitch but the Northland pair came home winners.
'I used to dream of this moment': Toa Henderson's Golden Shears triumph
Results from the 23rd Golden Shears International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.
Kiwis star offered monster $14m NRL deal
Two rivals are reportedly trying to tempt Dylan Brown away from the Parramatta Eels.
Tributes after rally driver Mark Tapper dies aged 44
New Zealand's rally community is mourning one of its 'most gifted' drivers.
Toa Henderson and Pagan Rimene win big at Otago Shears
Pagan Rimene successfully defended her title of New Zealand Woolhandler of the Year.
Whangārei’s Lani Daniels to defend world boxing title in April
Daniels heading for rematch with tough Tongan.
Future stars of First XV rugby: Top 10 players to follow
Meet the group of schoolboy players who are poised to shine in the future.
Motu's shot at world title unification set
Mea Motu will finally get a shot to add to her world title collection.
Kauri Cliffs: Where stunning views meet golfing adventure
'It's your oasis': Kauri Cliffs offers a unique, relaxed golfing experience.
Māori All Blacks to host Six Nations side in Whangārei
Scotland will face the Māori All Blacks in Whangārei, their first meeting in 25 years.
Sport news around NZ
NRL or All Blacks? Manu shaky on French future, leaves both codes on alert – report
Manu has previously outlined his interest in wanting to represent the All Blacks.
Ready to rip on local trails: Mountain biking champs come to Tauranga
Over 650 mountain biking riders from across the North Island will compete at Summerhill.
Why Fiji must be on your rugby bucket list
Attending a rugby match in Fiji is to experience an atmosphere like no other.
More Northland Sports news
'Shocked and saddened': Warrior and Kiwi Fern dead at 41
'Our heart goes out to Kath’s husband, their children, friends and whānau.'
'The world is starting to take notice': Māori sporting champs inspiring next generation
Kaitāia boxing world champ Mea Motu part of nine-strong Māori sports stars panel M9
'Last place I wanted to be': Concussion left Blues cult hero fearing All Blacks call-up
Tom Robinson retired from rugby earlier this year, aged 30.
'I don’t understand': NPC coach fires broadside at NZ Rugby over its future
Financial struggles and funding cuts threaten grassroots rugby.
White Ferns get record payday for World Cup win
NZ women earned a record payday following their maiden Twenty20 World Cup title.
'This means everything': Bates and Devine's crowning moment
Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine have been through it all for the White Ferns.
'Dark feeling': Retired NRL players open up on mental health
Roy Asotasi, Jason Nightingale, Louis Armstrong and Sione Faumuina visit a workplace.
Rising Stars: Whangārei boxers set to shine at National Amateur Boxing Championships
Kye Hiko and Lucas Potter are set to make an impression at the tournament in Christchurch.
First XV random awards: The best fans, strips, referees and more
Sacred Heart supporters shine in the 2024 First XV season's best moments and awards.
First XV: Inside the battle for New Zealand Schools' first five
Young talent in race for black jersey
First XV: 10 standouts to watch after a thrilling season
The group of schoolboy players who are poised to shine in the future.
And still: Kiwi boxer Daniels defends world title
Lani Daniels claimed a convincing unanimous decision win in her return to the ring.
'Let my hands do the asking': How champion boxer's mentality changed in nine-month layoff
'I’ll let my hands do the asking. Perform well and they’ll come to me.'
How every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)
All roads will go through Hawke’s Bay starting this weekend against the Tasman Mako.
'Only a problem if it hits you': Daniels ready for big-punching challenger
“It’s simple, really. A power punch is only a problem if it hits you."
Motu gets her shot at world title unification
'We’re going to go there and upset the world. We’re going to make Eddie Hearn cry.'
Phoenix snare NZ age-group star Luke Brooke-Smith
Originally from Whangārei, he's also an age-group BMX champion.