Northern AdvocateRio Olympics: New Zealand back on track with rout of BrazilNorthlander Shay Neal struck a goal as the New Zealand men trounced home country Brazil 9-0 in their penultimate pool match of the 11 Aug 12:31 AM
Northern AdvocateBrazilian jiu jitsu: Big results for small teamBrazilian jiu jitsu athletes from Northland took the trip to Auckland for the national championships and returned with a swag of medals. It 09 Aug 04:42 PM
Northern AdvocateRugby: Whangarei boys blitz oppositionWhangarei Boys High School have made the North Harbour 1A First XV semifinals after trouncing Birkenhead College 46-0. Needing a 09 Aug 04:41 PM
Northern AdvocateAndrew Johnsen: Southee brings up his 50No one has typified New Zealand's revival as a cricketing nation more than Tim Southee. As the Whangarei local plays his 50th test 09 Aug 04:40 PM
Northern AdvocateFootball Ferns captain: Justice has been servedThe FIFA Disciplinary Committee have overturned the red card received by NZ's Women's Football team captain Abby Erceg in their 1-0 win over Colombia at Rio.09 Aug 03:19 AM
Northern AdvocateTears as Aussies take goldWhen a ball came flying past, her netball instincts kicked in and sevens player tried to catch it - and ended up in the sinbin.09 Aug 12:25 AM
SportRio Olympics 2016: New Zealand women's sevens cling on to make semifinalsNew Zealand sevens star Tyla Nathan-Wong has praised her side's gutsy defensive effort following a tense 5-0 quarterfinal win over 07 Aug 11:35 PM
Northern AdvocateRio Olympics: Portia happy with semifinal spot in SevensA Portia Woodman try right on half time proved to be the difference between a semi-final slot and a disappointing exit. New Zealand 07 Aug 11:03 PM
Northern AdvocateRio Olympics: Harrison strikes as New Zealand dismantle KoreaNorthlander Charlotte Harrison scored a goal as New Zealand toppled Korea 4-1 in their opening game at the Rio Olympic Games. It 07 Aug 09:44 PM
Northern AdvocateRio Olympics: Erceg red-carded as Football Ferns beat ColombiaIf the Football Ferns are going to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Rio Olympics football, they'll have to do it without inspirational 07 Aug 01:33 AM
Northern AdvocateRio Olympics: New Zealand falls to Australia in men's hockey openerAn early goal in the second half wasn't enough as New Zealand fell 2-1 to Australia in their opening hockey match at the Rio Olympics. Down 06 Aug 11:19 PM
Northern AdvocateRio Olympics: Woodman stars as New Zealand romp home in opening seven's matchesNorthland star Portia Woodman kicked off New Zealand's Olympic sevens campaign in style, scoring off the first play in their win over 06 Aug 10:53 PM
SportGold favourites shrug off dudBlair Tuke and Peter Burling aren't paying any credence to their shock third placing in their last 49er regatta before the Rio Olympics....05 Aug 06:00 PM
SportBoxers take on Aussie's finestFour Northland boxers will be making the trip to Queensland to face some of Australia's best....05 Aug 06:00 PM
SportNorthland athletes to leave early imprintNorthland will be well represented in the early stages of the Rio Olympic Games....05 Aug 06:00 PM
SportMatchplay goes to Jacoby at second playoff holeThe annual Elaine Bledisloe 72-hole Ladies Matchplay tournament provided quality golf action. The weather behaved reasonably for 05 Aug 06:00 PM
SportGrassroots is focus for new controllerNORTHLAND CRICKET Association has announced a change in general manager, appointing Stephen Cunis to the role....05 Aug 06:00 PM
SportTuke to the fore with flagFOR THE first time in New Zealand history, two athletes have been named co-captains of the New Zealand Olympic team....05 Aug 06:00 PM
SportSpot prizes, series points on offerThe annual Toll Kaitaia Run/Walk will be the fifth leg of seven in the popular Sport Northland Run/ Walk Series next Sunday. Again 05 Aug 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRio Olympics: Blair Tuke named co-captain of NZ Olympic teamFor the first time in New Zealand history, two athletes have been named co-captains of the New Zealand Olympic Team. Olympic silver 04 Aug 11:18 PM
Northern AdvocateWheelchair Basketball: Tough lessons for TroopersA clash with the Auckland Wheelbreakers provided Te Raki Troopers a few lessons and valuable experience going forward. Te Raki Troopers 04 Aug 09:40 PM
Northern AdvocateRio Olympics: Football Ferns go down to world number one USA in football openerLapses in the early moments of both halves cost the Football Ferns dearly, going down 2-0 to defending champions USA in their opening 04 Aug 01:04 AM
Northern AdvocateFootball: Kids shine on Aussie tourNorthern Football went toe to toe with top Australian teams at the M Sports Cup in Sydney. Taking 12- and 13-year-olds away from 03 Aug 04:42 PM
Northern AdvocateSwimming: Dedication earns swim chief awardA Northland swimming team leader has been recognised at the AUSTSWIM conference and awards. Sport Northland's Louise Collings picked 03 Aug 04:40 PM
Northern AdvocateFootball: Northland juniors fall short after goal deniedNorthland FC under-13s faced tough opposition in Western Springs AFC in a game that resulted in a 3-0 victory to the visiting Auckland 02 Aug 04:43 PM
Northern AdvocateHockey: Patience pays off in 4-1 victoryMaungakaramea recovered from a slow start to beat Springfield 4-1 in the final round of the premier men's hockey competition. Springfield 02 Aug 04:41 PM
Northern AdvocateAndrew Johnsen: Finals fans keep it cleanNorthland supporters of rugby and rugby league were treated with two days of finals action at Toll Stadium and, for the most part02 Aug 04:40 PM
Northern AdvocateLeague: Last-minute penalty gives Takahiwai win in grand finalA last minute penalty goal has given Takahiwai their first Scott Electrical Premiership win since 2008. They took out a tough Otangarei 31 Jul 08:39 PM
Northern AdvocateRugby: OBM win tight reserve final, Kaihu topple Southern in Division OneOld Boys Marist started the Northland club rugby finals in style by taking out the Premier Reserve competition. They beat a tough 31 Jul 08:30 PM
SportSwimmer knows he's the huntedTO PUSH through hours of mind-numbing swim training, Cameron Leslie repeats his two-word mantra: "Do it." It's a simple motto. "Do 29 Jul 08:27 AM
SportPortia's supporters are packed for RioA small group of Portia Woodman's whanau will travel to Rio next week to cheer on the Kaikohe-born girl as she strives to help the 29 Jul 07:51 AM
SportFrequent flyer back for his family - and a grand finalDEANE TUHORO will be playing in a grand final, but he has already won one title - keenest rugby league player in New Zealand. Tuhoro 29 Jul 07:36 AM
SportWe'll battle to the end - coachBattling wet and windy conditions is the norm for winter sport, but to say this has been a long hard winter for Northland FC's squad 29 Jul 07:34 AM
SportNumbers peak for nationalsSquash is certainly showing great support and strength in the north with 22 juniors heading down to Rotorua last weekend for the North 29 Jul 07:34 AM
