Russell Birdman 2014

Russell's Birdman Festival went ahead over the weekend in the wake of one of the worst storms to hit Northland in a decade. Friday's events were postponed to Saturday afternoon, compressing the three-day festival into two, and the Birdman jump was replaced with a parade and on-stage performance, but those it made it to Russell through the floodwaters greatly enjoyed themselves. This year's supreme winners were Pania Sigley and Maryanne Hooson in a banana boat entry. Photos by Peter de Graaf.

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Blues vs Drua

Captain's run for Blues rugby team at Semenoff Stadium, Okara Park, Whangarei, Sam Nock feeds the ball out during the Captain's run. Photo/ by Michael Cunningham

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Cruise ship

Regatta was welcomed to Whangārei-te-rerenga-parāoa (Whangārei harbour) with a pōwhiri conducted by hapū Patuharakeke as about 580 passengers disembarked.

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