Latest from Opua

Schools cancelled, roads closed as flooding hits parts of NZ

Kids find joy as wet weather closes roads and causes slips across the north.

Man 'walks on water' in king tide

Opua man's 'walk on water' has excited Bay of Islands locals.

71 years of swim training rewarded with QSM

Myra Larcombe taught her first swimming lesson in 1946 - and she's still going strong.

Man drowns off Opua Wharf in Far North

Police were called to the wharf area shortly before 2pm today.

Neighbours' bid to save a national icon

Stella Schmid and Brad Windust want to rid the forest of pests to save the kiwi.

Skipper refuses to abandon his vessel

An ocean tanker, rescue helicopter and a tug boat were part of $15,000 rescue.

Opua train station, barge dock planned

A plan for steam train rides from Kawakawa faces a wait until at least next month.

Water savings urged at Paihia

Paihia residents and visitors are urged to conserve water as a sharp increase in use strains the town's water supply. The summer

Opua: Perched above the bay

Michele Crawshaw visits a luxury boutique lodge which commands a grand view over the Bay of Islands.