Southee rapt to play ODI at his home ground
With a series against tougher heavyweight opponents looming, Black Caps quick bowler Tim Southee says it is important to get as much momentum from the Zimbabwe series as possible. The Northland born and bred Southee spoke to the Northern Advocate ahead of Monday's historic first One Day International at Whangarei's Cobham Oval, and said...
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Taylor wants happy returns
A win on Monday would put the icing on Zimbabwean skipper Brendan Taylor's birthday cake.
Born in Zimbabwe but a big NZ cricket fan
He was born in Zimbabwe but when Whangarei cricket fanatic Devlin Gurr leads the teams out for the Black Caps vs Zimbabwe one-day international at Cobham Oval,...
Sevens spectators off to town for cold beer
The prospect of cold, cheap beer in town was drawing many Wellington Sevens revellers away from the tournament before it even finished this evening.
Stacey Michelsen world's young player of year
New Zealand hockey player Stacey Michelsen has been named the women's FIH young player of the year.
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Munro keen to get cracking
In between rowing surf boats to Rangitoto, racing dragon boats against Emirates Team New Zealand, getting dirty doing the Devonport Mud Run and being drilled at the...
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Mixed start to one day trophy defence
Northland Second XI achieved contrasting results in their campaign to defend the Basil McBurney One Day District Association Trophy.
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Upset as Lights ignite in late thrust
Maunu Lights provided the upset of round nine in the Super Basketball League when they defeated Raumanga Royals 100-89 in extra time at Kensington Stadium.
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League now part of the Hora Hora roster
Whangarei's Hora Hora Rugby and Sports Club is entering the new year - its 90th - with a new direction, adding rugby league to its roster of sports.
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Crew bounce back on short course
Henderson Demolition driver Zane Randle and co-driver David Hamilton made up for a dismal national endurance race to come back and win overall at the fifth round of...
10-year-old remains in serious condition...
A 10-year-old boy remains in a serious condition in hospital this morning after the car he was a passenger in was hit by a truck yesterday morning.The Waikanae boy...
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Do you support the Hundertwasser art centre project?
This poll ended on 21 December 2011.
No it's too expensive
Yes it's essential for the area
I don't feel strongly about it
This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.
EDLINES: Ngawha prison promises scar Kaikohe
Kaikohe residents were promised the world back in the late 1990s when it was announced that a regional prison would be built near the town at Ngawha. The prison...
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Long, hard road for TB-busters
The Animal Health Board has just published a multimedia pack, which examines the financial and emotional impact of bovine tuberculosis on rural communities and the...
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