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Rugby: Rotorua-Whangārei battle resumes after 24-years
First XVs reunited for the first time since 1997 - long-lasting annual fixture hoped for.
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International Rally of Whangārei roars through the district this weekend
Former WRC driver Hayden Paddon hot favourite for International Rally of Whangārei.
Whangārei tennis ace: Wendy Jambor on balancing business, kids, and gold medals
The Pascoes Tennis Seniors National Championships attract the top players nationwide.
World's biggest skateboard to promote Tokyo OIympics tours Northland
Giant board due in Mangawhai today as it continues its ride around the North.
Talented Whangārei teen squash player wins top title at AON New Zealand Junior Open
Teen's six years playing include international tournaments and winning national titles.
Ajit Balasingham wins two-way race for election to the NZ Rugby board
Growing grassroots rugby in Northland at the forefront of new NZRU board member's mind.
Table toppers smash Hikurangi to win six on the trot
OBM and Kamo win their sixth game of the Tyrepower premier rugby.
Brent Eastwood: strategy for play, active recreation and sport is confirmed
The vision for the strategy is 'Keeping Te Tai Tokerau moving.
Northlanders part of the historic women's clash in Auckland
Northland women's assistant rugby coach helping Blues' squad for the historic clash.
Moerewa implode in front of their fans
Game opens up in the second half as Mid Northern ramp up the pressure.
Teen battling rare kidney disorder completes 50 TRYathlons
Sam was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, a rare kidney disorder, at a young age.
Paralympian Emma Foy retires from successful Para cycling career
Northlander Emma Foy is retiring from Para-cycling after a long reign at the top.
Brent Eastwood: Kensington Fitness revamp under way
Staged works over next 10 months with aim of minimal disruption to users.
Kaitaia's Mea Motu wins NZPBA women's lightweight title
Mea Motu won her first NZ title with a round-three stoppage of Taranaki's Tania Reid.
Northland bowls: Champion of Champion Singles this weekend
Northland bowls' Champion of Champion Singles event this weekend
Brent Eastwood: Kauri Club Scholarships awarded
Four up-and-coming Northland athletes get a helping hand with the 2021 scholarships.
'We're very proud': Elation in Tuke's home town as Team NZ wins America's Cup
Fan zones across Northland erupt as Kiwi boat crushes Italian rival 7-3.
Young cricketer's wish to get more Northlanders into cricket
Student creates a senior secondary schools' cricket competition in Northland.
Women's Rugby World Cup postponement could have silver lining
Northland could get more visitors from postponed Women's Rugby World Cup.
Women's Rugby World Cup in NZ set to be postponed
The 2021 Rugby World Cup to be hosted in NZ later this year is set to be postponed.
Singles bowls comp goes down to the wire
An enjoyable day was had by all, some great bowls played in both competitions.
Eastwood: Youth are key to sport's future
A group of enthusiastic and passionate pupils came up with the idea of a bike group.
Lineham and Price take out junior singles
In the women's division, congratulations go to Christine Lineham of Mangawhai.
Ngāpuhi athletes fill list of most influential Māori athletes
Highest among the Northlanders was wood chopping legend Jason Wynyard.
Junior bowlers going head-to-head in singles
Next Sunday will see the Centre's first-year bowlers face off against each other.
Surfers on show at Sandy Bay Longboard Classic
Overcast conditions and on-shore winds often made for subpar waves.
Hikurangi and Kensington dominate bowls finals
Kensington will now represent the Centre in the Mercedes Cup on May 8.
Swimming stalwart's vision realised
Ester's vision was that all kids, regardless of their situation, should be taught to swim.
Hikurangi, Kensington and Mangawhai take bowls semifinal spots
Northland's women's representative teams took on Auckland and Counties Manukau