Northern AdvocateAthlete takes on 160km ride to support Women's RefugeShenae Barker was the first woman in New Zealand to win last year’s Great Lake 100.28 Oct 12:00 AM
SportCanterbury overcome halftime deficit to win NPC title against NorthlandCanterbury fought back after being 11 points down at the break. 26 Oct 03:15 AM
Sport'I couldn't walk': Northland halfback Going battles back after being paralysedZion Going was hoping to add his name to his family’s legacy, but was struck down.23 Oct 04:00 PM
Sport'Like a little family': Whangārei karate club secures golds at world champsThe team already has its sights on future events in Australia and Germany.21 Oct 03:07 AM
SportTwo-time World Cup-winning Black Fern Cheryl Waaka dies aged 56The Northland rugby great broke coaching barriers and championed the women's game.11 Oct 07:20 AM
Northern Advocate'THE straight up GOAT': The Rock confirms Portia Woodman-Wickliffe documentary29 Sep 08:29 PM
SportUpset! Counties shock Northland to claim Ranfurly Shield for second time in history26 Sep 04:18 AM
Northern Advocate‘Hardcore’ Taniwha fans brave rain to celebrate the Log o’ WoodNorthland captain told fans the team plans to keep the Ranfurly Shield in the North.29 Aug 03:09 AM
SportLog o' Wood returns to Northland after 48 yearsNorthlanders of all ages packed into Whangārei Airport to welcome home the Northland team, who ended a 48-year Ranfurly Shield drought on Thursday.Watch21 Aug 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Back where it belongs': Northland welcomes home shield after 48 years'It's huge': Captain Rivez Reihana on what the Ranfurly Shield win means to the region.21 Aug 05:00 AM
Sport'Dreams come true': Northland beat Canterbury to claim Ranfurly ShieldNorthland last won the Ranfurly Shield in 1978, competing as North Auckland. 20 Aug 06:25 PM
Northern Advocate'Scrum & bass': The push to keep rugby crowds filling Christchurch's new stadiumCanterbury is using themed home games to draw crowds to the enclosed One NZ Stadium.19 Aug 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTwo $100,000 races launch three-year-old Guineas countdownThis weekend will start to define the pecking order for NZ 3-year-old thoroughbred racers.13 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Miserable but beautiful’: 57-year-old’s Sahara Desert ultra featThe 270km event drew 1500 starters, with one competitor dying.02 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateFootball Ferns legend breaks silence on controversial call to miss 2023 Women's World CupThe former captain won 146 caps and played at three World Cups.01 Aug 01:46 AM
Northern AdvocateNew Zealand teenager snapped up by English Championship club PortsmouthWellington Phoenix accepted an undisclosed fee for the 18-year-old.29 Jul 04:37 AM
SportWhy Blair Tuke won't sail as Team NZ name crews for preliminary regattaThe three-time Cup winner won't feature in Cagliari as the defenders reveal new combos. 12 May 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumSportFrom Twickenham flashpoint to 'hit job' claims: The untold story and details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit'F*** it': Coaching box and comms, politics and players – why Razor's dream fell apart.09 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: From Kāeo to the world - Sky-reading ace targets hang gliding glory in 2027Success at the NZ champs takes Tom Kellner to the world stage in Italy.01 Mar 10:00 PM
SportOne of New Zealand's greatest athletes hangs up black jersey – againThe player won Rugby World Cups in 2017 and 2022 and Olympic gold and silver medals.26 Feb 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumSportFrom Twickenham flashpoint to 'hit job' claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit'F*** it': Coaching box and comms, politics and players – why Razor's dream fell apart.19 Feb 11:01 PM
Northern AdvocateShark encounter and heatwave tests ultra-swimmer on epic coast missionJono Ridler is swimming 1600km from North Cape to Wellington over 90 days.14 Jan 10:00 PM
SportThe three Fs that helped former Black Cap launch a new innings in lifeFor Lou Vincent, life is about giving back and enjoying the small moments with family.31 Dec 05:15 PM
SportSkipper's knock only resistance in heavy lossNorthland opener puts PB to the sword in nine-wicket victory at ND U19s in Gisborne.09 Dec 10:36 PM
Northern AdvocateFrom cricket to the fairway: Northland trio enter Guinness World Record books for longest golf ball catchThe record has been confirmed by Guinness World Records.09 Dec 03:33 AM
SportNorthland teen aims for American football glory despite not playing the sportNikau Hepi has signed a scholarship to play at Florida State University.04 Dec 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCondor Sevens: The unlikely high school champions nobody saw comingCoach Tom Peyton built this title run over three years on a zero budget.02 Dec 02:55 AM
Northern AdvocateFrom cricket to the fairway: Northland trio unofficially claim unique world recordNorthland trio smash world record with daring 261m bare-handed golf ball catch.25 Nov 01:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Gentle giant with a big heart': Former Fiji, Super Rugby and NPC powerhouse dies unexpectedlyThe 58-year-old played 49 games for Fiji and featured in two NZ Super Rugby sides.22 Oct 03:04 AM
Northern AdvocateBrain bleed survivor takes on world’s toughest IronmanTamsin Horne has turned the trauma of a brain haemorrhage into triumph.06 Oct 09:20 PM
Northern AdvocatePortia Woodman-Wickliffe honoured with her own Barbie dollHer reaction to the iconic doll was priceless.06 Oct 06:14 AM
SportWoodman-Wickliffe breaks try-scoring record in Black Ferns winThe wing became the first NZ player to score 50 test tries, while young stars shone. 31 Aug 05:48 PM
