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Local Brazilians hope to celebrate
Brazilians living in Whangarei were yesterday preparing to break out the caipirinha to toast their homeland's success against Croatia in the opening game of the Fifa World Cup.
Rugby: Tough task awaits Northlanders
Northlanders Kurt Davies and Dan Hawkins have arguably the toughest task of all tonight when they face the Blues at Toll Stadium as part of a New Zealand Barbarians side.
Sheepdog trials: Child and Frank win two top titles
Murray Child with Frank returned to Whangarei with two major titles won at the South Island and New Zealand sheepdog trial championships respectively.
Rugby: Nelson in rare prime time slot with Ferns
Forget the All Blacks versus England international tomorrow night, the real highlight for Northlanders is Black Fern Aleisha Nelson, who will be part of the curtainraiser.
Soccer: Home team are game favourites
It could be a while between drinks for North Force fans as tomorrow's game at fortress Kamo against Albany United is the last one for over a month.
Rugby: Rattled Mangonui add Stanley to firepower
Mangonui are bringing some serious firepower into the second leg of the Harding Shield in Kaikohe tomorrow.
League: Will training do for Warriors again?
For the second week in a row the Takahiwai Warriors will host a top-of-the-table clash, this time against the Otangarei Knights.