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Harding preps Taniwhas

Messi can't clean up on his own against Belgium

Rugby: Squeeze on for final berths

Just like the New Zealand conference in the Super 15, the Bayleys Southern Districts Premier Competition is so tight teams should already be thinking about playing knockout rugby.

League: Knights keen to carve up Stags again

The Otangarei Knights will look to achieve a rare feat tomorrow when they face the Hikurangi Stags - beating them twice in one season.

Football: Stafford Choat competition returns

The annual Stafford Choat contest is about to come alive again as the knockout cup tournament starts tomorrow.

Squash: Battle of the sexes goes to Lewis

Mangakahia Squash Club's Brent Lewis won the battle of the sexes at the Mangakahia Squash Open, taking top honours and providing an entertaining match.

Onerahi Olympic hopeful off again

Countdown is on for Taniwha

Mangapai women fall just short

Netball: Predictable premier results

Striker out to sign off in style

Whangarei teams impress with victory and finals spot

Trimble claims NZ spot

Record attempt for Reuben

Reuben Leslie isn't one to sit back and let others do all the work so he'll probably try to pull his weight in a world record indoor rowing attempt in Whangarei.

Editorial: Pull the plug on Cup bid

There's an interesting line between what is a feel-good, grass-root sport, for everyday people who want to excel and what is a sport for freaks.

Rugby: Shield showdown a thriller

The stage is set for a riveting finish to the Harding Shield at Toll Stadium tomorrow, with three teams in with a chance of picking up the trophy.

Racing: Mare can give trainer farewell gift

Pukekohe trainer Richard Collett hopes course specialist Payette can gift his training partner, Gareth McRae, a going-away present at Ruakaka tomorrow.

League: Must-win games with finals on the horizon

Hokianga, Hikurangi, Northern Wairoa, and Moerewa have crucial games this weekend in the Rugby League Northland MultiKai Cooker Premiership.