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
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
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
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
SportNorthland athletes to leave early imprintNorthland will be well represented in the early stages of the Rio Olympic Games....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
SportOtaki examination for Bruce ArthurConnections of 2-year-old Bruce Arthur are taking a step into the unknown in Listed Courtesy Ford Ryder Stakes (1200m) at Otaki today29 Jul 07:34 AM
SportTantalising final at Toll StadiumA potential spectacle is waiting for fans at Toll Stadium when table-toppers Takahiwai take on Otangarei in the grand final. After 29 Jul 07:24 AM
Northern AdvocateRugby: Hard to pick between top twoThe stage is set for the two best teams in Northland club rugby. Old Boys Marist and Mid Northern will clash in the final of the 28 Jul 04:43 PM
Northern AdvocateRugby: Cream rises for Division One finalThe two best teams in the regular season have found themselves matched up in the Division One rugby final. Kaihu and Southern will 28 Jul 04:41 PM
Northern AdvocateGolf: New tricks in Brown's bagLuke Brown has once again shown his class with a third place finish at the Waikato Winter Strokeplay. Northland's number one-ranked 28 Jul 04:40 PM
Northern AdvocateFinal bowl needed to find winter league winnersThe wind was tricky, luckily the predicted rain clouds stayed away and the winners were found last weekend in the Tiger Turf-sponsored 27 Jul 04:40 PM
Northern AdvocateAndrew Johnsen: Lifetime bans simple solutionCompetitive sport found itself at a crossroad and instead of making a right turn to the bright lights of clean competition, turned 26 Jul 04:40 PM
Northern AdvocateRacing: Smedley adds to Cup joyThe Waipu-based Stevenson family were once again successful in winning the $30,000 ITM Whangarei Gold Cup. The 2100m race at Ruakaka 25 Jul 04:46 PM
