Action from on and off the roads around Northland as the WRC Brother Rally New Zealand comes North

Tangi for William 'Bill' Pitman, Ngunguru Marae

The Mid North's top marae are again doing battle in the Marae Master Cookoff. Inspired by the TV series MasterChef, the Te Hau Ora o Kaikohe-organised event sees six marae compete to do the best job of hosting a group of kuia and kaumatua for lunch. The guests are also the judges, rating each of the six marae lunches on taste, health and presentation. Peter de Graaf was there as the newly opened Kohewhata Marae, just south of Kaikohe, made its bid for cookoff glory.

You just never know what's going to turn up on an afternoon fishing off the Northland coast as Whangarei fisher Neville Pattinson and a friend found out when they were treated to an hour-long display by two Humpback whales off Whangamumu, south of Cape Brett

Seven schools from across Northland took part in one massive night of youth creativity and expression. The Whangarei show was held at Forum North and ‘wowed’ the audience with a spectacular display of youth talent. Photographer Ron Burgin was there.

Photographer John Stone went to Otaika Valley School and captured some jumping fun at the Heart Foundation skip-a-thon.

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Hora Hora VS Kamo Women's Soccer, Tarewa Park, Whangarei.

Northland sports fields are full of action this weekend.

Northland sportsgrounds filled with winter sports action

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A pod of dolphins joined surfers in the water at Mangawhai Beach for a spectacular display. Bex Law was there check out www.singlefin.co.nz.

Sporting clashes continued throughout Queen's Birthday weekend. Ron Burgin was there to capture the action.

A selection of sports images from over the weekend from around Whangarei.

Kamo RFC 125th Jubilee celebrations, Kamo sports grounds.

Mander Park replanting protest, Whangarei

The anti-mining hikoi crosses Waitangi Bridge on its way to the Copthorne Hotel, where the results of an aeromagnetic survey were released recently.

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Kamo and Hikurangi Volunteer Fire Brigade Exercise

Photographer Ron Burgin was zipping around Northland sports fields on Saturday capturing the action. Check out some great pictures right here from junior rugby and netball, senior club rugby and premier womens hockey. To order any of these shots contact our photography department on 09 470 2899.

North Island Sheep Dog Trials at Te Ahuahu near Okaihau

Rated one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, the Tutukaka Coast is truly spectacular. The journey through local farmland and lush native forest opens up to reveal peaceful coastal villages, spectacular seascapes, secluded bays and tranquil estuaries.

Whangarei went double-Dutch for a day as close to 2000 people turned up at the Quarry Arts Centre on May 5 for the city's second Holland Festival. Northland's version of the Queen's Day street party, which sees up to a million revellers pack the streets of Amsterdam, is now set to become an annual event. Peter de Graaf captured the action.

Club Rugby: Kamo VS Western Sharks, Kamo sports grounds.

National stock car champs and saloon extravaganza.

A beautiful Northland morning for JMB Rugby action at Kensington Park Whangarei Picture/Michael Cunningham

Whangarei primary schools Westpac Ripper Rugby Tournament, Tikipunga sports grounds, Picture/Michael Cunningham

Mangawhai offers a variety of accommodation, scenery, dining options and natural charms.

Kaitaia's Te Ahu Centre will become a national icon, Far North Mayor Wayne Brown says. The $14 million Te Ahu Centre was officially opened by Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae in a ceremony acknowledging the district's Maori, Pakeha and Dalmatian roots. The complex, built with about $8.5 million of ratepayer money, incorporates a library, i-Site, museum, council service centre, community hall, theatre, cafe and public spaces.

First Kick Soccer, Pompalier grounds Maunu.