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Parkes' century ends in one-run loss
Even after scoring 129, Thorn Parkes had to walk off Cobham Oval disappointed.
Northlanders nail stats at Red Bull Ignite7 sevens
The four-day sevens game was a great chance for these Northlanders to test their skills.
Sports academy mooted for Whangārei's decrepit Jubilee Park
An indoor netball and basketball facility is one of the options being considered.
Half-marathon draws big field
Northland's Caris Teo ran well to finish the second fastest woman in the half-marathon.
Blair Tuke's passion for the ocean leads to establishment of charity
The charity's vision is for New Zealand to be a world leader in ocean health.
Photos: Lots of fun at first E Tū Otangarei event
Check out these awesome photos from Tania Whyte.
Jubilee Park - it started with a hay paddock
Northland rugby league stalwarts tell stories of their playing days at Jubilee Park.
Council: Rising seas could force Dargaville move to higher ground
Dargaville's town centre may need higher ground to survive global warming.
Perene driving cricket's future in te reo
Perene, 20, was not letting a little thing like pregnancy get in the way of her mission.
League's future can't resemble Jubilee Park
Even though the game is struggling at the moment, we can still avoid a similar fate.
Q&A with Dai Henwood: 'Live shows can get loose'
7 Days comedian Dai Henwood talks about comedy and a potential life as a rural postie.
Hallowed sporting ground abandoned to homeless
Inside Whangārei's Jubilee Park, a former league ground and now a home for the destitute.
Onerahi honours 'crack-up fella' Casey Smith with memorial match
This year's memorial match raises funds for the recessed Onerahi Rugby Club.
Dargaville community questions validity of new pontoon
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
What's On: Plan your weekend in Northland
There are plenty of family events on this weekend.
Northland bowls: Junior events produce great contests
Anyone interested in helping out as a marker, get in touch as soon as possible.
Child dog trials empire grows
Saying the Child family was born to compete in dog trials would be an understatement.
Boys' High class of '59 crestfallen over plans for logo change
Students, parents, staff and old boys have been given two logo designs to choose from.
Ruakaka and Kaikohe scrub fires spark safety message from firefighters
"People need to be extra vigilant at this time of the year."
Principal awarded Harvard scholarship
The scholarship is to attend a leadership programme in Sydney.
Person in critical condition after serious crash at Marsden Point
Serious two-vehicle crash between Ruakaka and Marsden Point leaves two in hospital.
Coach profile: Northland Kauri's Cheryl Smith
Smith, a former Black Fern has had a fantastic year with the Northland Kauri.
Mission to save Hikurangi mudfish has led class to parliament
The habitat of the black mudfish is shrinking endangering the native species.
Participation the key for beach volleyball
While the focus wasn't on competition, there were plenty of competitive games on show.
Kauri Club dolls out the dosh
Hopefully, these athletes will be the first of many to receive Kauri Club scholarships.
Luxurious yachts anchor in Whangārei boosting local economy
Graeme Hart's $50 million superyacht J'Ade in for maintenance.
Eastwood: Athlete support is imperative
With so many talented athletes in Northland, it is important to support them financially.
Mother-of-six reckons her kids had the best Christmas ever
Plea from the Sallies in Whangārei to sponsor hampers and gift packs to needy families
Huanui College players see futsal success
Out of three teams at ASB Stadium, Huanui College saw two in the final yesterday.
Rural schools struggling to keep pools open
The cost of keeping pools running means some schools have had to close them.
Cricket: NZ A hold on under England barrage
At 99 for 6, NZ A were in trouble as England's bowlers looked to pounce.
Reward offered to find vandals smashing signs with sledgehammers
Unknown vandals were tagging word "toxic" on the billboards.
Cricket: Maungakaramea clean out Kaipara
After losing three wickets in their second over, Kaipara simply couldn't recover.