Athletes in Northland’s first official bumper ball tournament smashed, bumped, and rolled their way to success on Saturday. About 16 people made up three teams where the players play football wearing giant bubbles, similar to zorb balls, with the aim of doing whatever it takes to score a goal. The balls are like giant inflatable bubbles and can be worn comfortably by adjusting a padded harness. Part owner Owen Liiv said the balls allowed players to bump, roll and flip over without any risk of injury. Northern Advocate photographer Tania Whyte was on the sidelines at Koropupu Community Sports Park, Kamo.
Image 1 of 7: Samara Taui, 9, helps 11-year-old Caleb Sharp get back on his feet. Photo / Tania Whyte
Tintype Central is a portrait studio specialising in the wet plate colloidion process, a 19th century method of development that predates film photography.
Northern Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham captured all the fun and action from the 2024 Northland Fritter Festival, held at Semenoff Stadium on Saturday, March 9.
Captain's run for Blues rugby team at Semenoff Stadium, Okara Park, Whangarei, Sam Nock feeds the ball out during the Captain's run. Photo/ by Michael Cunningham
About 75 crews took part in the BP Surf Rescue North Island IRB Championships at Waipu Cove on February 10 and 11, where sunshine and medium-sized waves made for a great event.
Regatta was welcomed to Whangārei-te-rerenga-parāoa (Whangārei harbour) with a pōwhiri conducted by hapū Patuharakeke as about 580 passengers disembarked.
