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Northland's Charmaine Smith has enjoyed a rapid rise in rugby.
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Hora Hora ease into semifinals
OBM, Mid Northern, Waipu and Hora Hora will battle for a final spot.
City-Country hockey series shared
The men couldn't be separated but the City women grabbed the inaugural victory.
Northland boys and girls get their highest hockey placings
Both the boys' and girls' Under 18 sides had strong tournaments.
Otangarei Knights claim minor premiership
Otangarei will need more room in their trophy cabinet after their win over Hikurangi.
Otangarei in RLN Premiership box seat
Otangarei just need a win to secure top spot in the RLN Premiership.
Who will grab the last finals spot?
Hora Hora, Wellsford and Western Sharks are battling it out for finals spot number four.
Brown takes third Bream Bay Classic
Luke Brown needed a playoff hole to claim his third title.
Northlanders ready for NI age groups
Over 100 junior squash players are heading to Northland.
Crowd behaviour: Keep the passion, lose the abuse
Clubs, NRU should be applauded for trying to make rugby safer for everyone.
Blair Tuke signs with Spanish team
Blair Tuke has signed with Spanish team MAPFRE for the 2017-18 of the Volvo Ocean Race.
Whangarei rugby player booted off for 77 weeks
Hora Hora rugby player booted out of the game for 77 weeks for threatening the referee.
NRU - 77 week ban for player shows ref abuse is not tolerated
Whangarei rugby player banned for 77 weeks for threatening a referee.
Player faces judiciary after verbal abuse of ref
The NRU have acted swiftly with incidents like this in the last month.
City deals double blow to Country at Northland Hockey
City took out both the men's and women's fixtures over Country.
Football: FC Whangarei, Tikipunga in draw
FC Whangarei and Tikipunga even, while Central Brown, Northland FC and Kerikeri grab wins.
One finals spot left after Waipu premiers win
Hora Hora, Western Sharks and Wellsford are battling for the last finals berth.
Parker out to repay his family
WBO world heavyweight champion Parker spent some well-earned time relaxing in Brisbane.
Beastly, muddy end of term battle at Haruru Falls
Plenty of muddy young faces have battled Beast in the Haruru Falls hills this weekend.
League: Crunch time in top of the table tussle
Otangarei and Takahiwai are in a tense battle for top spot in the RLN Premiership.
Kaharau returns to his best form
The big stories leading into the Northpine Waipu Cup.
Kamo squash team plays nationals at home
A national tournament heads to Kamo this weekend.
Racing: Northpine Waipu Cup set to stun
Whangarei Racing Club GM Bill Colgan previews the Northpine Waipu Cup.
High schoolers battle the Beast
The mud didn't stop the teens and teachers from running impressive times.
Secondary Schools Bay of Island Beast
Around 250 Northland students took on the Bay of Islands Beast ahead of the main event. Traversing the hills of Haruru Falls coated in mud, there were nothing but smiles on the combatants' faces. Northern Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham checked out the action.
Rugby: Four teams within four points
Waipu, Hora Hora, Western Sharks and Kamo all still in the finals hunt.
Pou-Tito defend Penguin Open squash titles
American contingent adds spice to tournament which drew 85 entries.
Wild weather feeds the Beast
The Bay of Islands Beast has sold out, again proving its popularity.
Watch live: Parade party shifts to the water
Excited fans are going wild in downtown Auckland. Follow our live coverage.
America's Cup victory parade: All you need to know
The day has come. New Zealand will finally get to see the America's Cup once again.
Northland trio head to World Cup
The Black Ferns will be looking to improve on their fifth placed finish in 2014.
Fans turn out to welcome Team NZ
Huge applause welcomed Peter Burling as he walked into arrivals at Auckland Airport.
Ciara's trophy haul tops off great year
The young swimmer continues her rise in the pool.