The Northland Age sports news

Whangārei’s Lani Daniels to defend world boxing title in April
Daniels heading for rematch with tough Tongan.

'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

Plan to be best links course in NZ after Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up golfing rankings
Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up course rankings, but is aiming even higher

Legendary Kaitāia league coach Jim Larkin who discovered James Fisher-Harris hanging up his cap
Far North man who discovered Kiwis captain James Fisher-Harris is retiring from coaching.

Kaitāia world champ Mea Motu back in boxing ring in April
Northland world champ's next boxing bout could be last in NZ
Sport news around NZ

'Good movers': Former Silver Fern driven to cut injury risks as ACC claims rise
Winter sports-related injury claims have consistently gone up over the past five years.

Opinion: Loyalty to Barrett reveals Robertson's unwavering vision
Ardie Savea is widely seen as a natural leader, sparking debate over captaincy.

'Confidence boost': Velocious stakes claim for Aussie winter carnival
Velocious has six wins from 12 starts, earning $980,550 in stakes.

Lawson achieves best F1 qualifying of 2025, hope for points in Monaco
The Monte Carlo street circuit is notoriously difficult to overtake on.

Carter, Ratima score hat-tricks in Chiefs' 78-point win
It was an impressive showing as the Chiefs ran in 13 tries to one.

Melbourne Victory overturn deficit to eliminate Auckland FC
The Black Knights' dream is over.

Woodman-Wickliffe breaks record as Black Ferns win title
The star wing scored seven tries to become the Black Ferns' all-time leading try-scorer.

'A different connection': Why the Warriors already look headed for the NRL playoffs
Even at this stage, before the halfway point of the season, they look finals-bound.

Scott Dixon's latest quest to join Indy immortality again
Scott Dixon feels confident despite several crashes in practice and qualifying.

NZ sporting legend told he has 'weeks to live'
Kiwi wood chopping great Jason Wynyard is fighting an aggressive form of cancer.

Samoa Rugby World Cup hopes propped up by Kaitāia's Jordan and James Lay
Kaitāia brothers James and Jordan Lay at second RWC with Samoa

Northland's Mea Motu and Lani Daniels defending world boxing titles on Saturday
Asthma won't stop Kaitāia's Mea Motu defending her IBO super bantamweight title.

Gorse to golf tees: Golfers' environmentally friendly new business
Two Far North golfing buddies have created a business turning gorse into golf tees.

Pipiwai homecoming for world champ back on
Welcome home for newly crowned IBF world heavyweight champion rescheduled.

NZ sporting legend diagnosed with aggressive form of cancer
Kiwi wood chopping great Jason Wynyard is fighting an aggressive form of cancer.

World Cup winner Krystal Murray welcomed home by excited crowd in Kaitāia
The Black Ferns prop received a hero's welcome in the Far North with a homecoming parade.

TRL hailed as one of best models for league in NZ
Taitokerau supporters double down on calls to scrap outdated NZRL zoning system.

TRL celebrates season and inaugural team haka winners
TRL finals cancelled, but haka champs announced

Kauri skipper selected for the Black Ferns
From humble beginnings to the national side for Kaitaia-born and bred

'We're very proud': Elation in Tuke's home town as Team NZ wins America's Cup
Fan zones across Northland erupt as Kiwi boat crushes Italian rival 7-3.

Edge equestrians win national volunteer award
Formerly on an 800-acre Whananaki farm, the Edges have volunteered for over 40 years.
More local sports news

Coach profile: Active Attitude's Ashleigh McCaw
As director of Active Attitude, Ashleigh McCaw offers opportunities in a range of sports.

Schoolgirl rugby players put skills on show
Action aplenty in school girl rugby as Kaitaia square off against Whangārei Girls' .

Winter blast cuts two dayer short
Taipa Speedway managed to complete the full card on day two of Percy Poharama Memorial.

Sheepdog trials: Moody and Spot book nationals berth
Mike Moody and Spot won the Rodney leg of the Northland circuit on Saturday.

Kaitaia College 'shining light' remembered with ultra-marathon
Te Amohaere Rudolph has been honoured two years after losing the battle with cancer.

Surfcasting: Snapper running rampant on 90 Mile
The Ngai Takoto Snapper Bonanza has sold out and big crowds are expected.