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Māori golfer Kyle Mahi tees up for a shot at New Zealand Open
'It’s quite special to not only represent Māori, but also my whakapapa.'
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IRB North Island championships at Waipu Cove
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.
Adam Blair praises NRL Māori All Stars: 'A fantastic week that embodies our culture'
New Māoris coach Adam Blair is excited about his debut
League legends and golfers combine for par-ty
Charity golf day raises funds for Northland youth rugby league.
Rugby league fundraiser for youth attracts major sporting talent
Among the star-studded line up are Kiwi players Ruben Wiki, Duane Mann, and Jerry Suesue.
Former Blues rugby player mourns loss of two family members and dog in crash
Their car smashed into a tree, bursting into flames.
Toa Henderson travels six hours to win at Taihape Shears
Henderson left Kaiwaka at 4.30am to make sure he arrived in time - 550km away.
Dream job for sports fans: Fijian Drua seeking 'chief hype officer'
Do you think you could fuel the crowd and ignite the spirit of the team?
Lani Daniels forced to vacate one of her world titles
The IBF prohibits holding world titles in two different weight divisions simultaneously.
Body found on Ninety Mile Beach: Far North diver remembered as man who 'saved the community'
The diver was known to many as a 'tireless' and 'hardworking' community man.
New Year Honour recognises the '17yo farm boy from Marua' who became a table tennis great
James Morris, 71, has been made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Reflecting on an All Blacks career that almost was
Although Quarrie retired from rugby at 28, he had many great experiences.
Photos: Historic fight night for world titles shines bright in Whangārei
World-class boxing lit up the stage in Whangārei in front of an excited crowd.
Friday’s weigh in for Wahine Toa II
The double female world boxing bout event being held in Whangārei on Saturday night, December 2. Video / Northern Advocate
Countdown to fight night
Mea Motu, Lani Daniels and Wahine Toa II fight night opponents welcomed. Video / Michael Cunningham
Pouto teens to play international netball tournament
The team is the first from Kaipara to attend the prestigious netball tournament.
Whangārei Fight Night: Trish Vaka gets boxing gloves back on after four-year hiatus
Northland Kauri player on the Wahine Toa II double world champion card.
'It’s Pipiwai Hard all the way. Lani Daniels ready to add second world title belt to her locker
'I'll be sending her back with a blood nose - and no title.'
Huge benefit to rugby league in Whangārei under new lease with local school
The park will benefit from new income that will allow a future for the famed spot.
Kaitāia boxing champ Mea Motu confident ahead of big fight
Motu said she was dedicating the fight to her Te Rarawa iwi and 'Pukepoto hard.'
Whangārei's Wiremu Neho named community golf coach of the year
Several of his prodigies have reached high performance levels nationally.
Whangārei Fight Night will see Matt Matich step into the ring under world title bouts
Fights could lead to more bouts for Matt Matich and Jerome Pampellome.
'I was out of it': Black Ferns star on return from forced retirement
Charmaine Smith was forced to retire in 2020 due to a neck injury.
'He inspired generations': Sporting legend dies after cancer battle
Jason Wynyard was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of cancer in May.
Cruel home loss for Taniwha in Bunnings NPC match against Bay of Plenty
The Taniwha have suffered another close defeat after the Steamers scored a late try.
History-making hometown showdown for boxing greats Mea Motu and Lani Daniels
“I’ve always dreamed of coming back home,” Kaitāia's Mea Motu says.
NZ sporting legend told he has 'weeks to live'
Kiwi wood chopping great Jason Wynyard is fighting an aggressive form of cancer.
Samoa Rugby World Cup hopes propped up by Kaitāia's Jordan and James Lay
Kaitāia brothers James and Jordan Lay at second RWC with Samoa
Motu and Daniels want next fights in their hometown Whangārei
Northland fighters preparing for their next encounters.
Taniwha pipped at the hooter by Manawatū
A team that hadn’t won a game in this year’s NPC beat the Taniwha.