New ZealandRoller doors glow red hot as workshop razed by fireFirefighters managed to stop the flames spreading to an adjoining workshop.27 Aug 06:50 PM
New ZealandRainbow Warrior to visit as Greenpeace celebrates exploration banRainbow Warrior will travel around New Zealand as part of the Oil Free Seas tour.19 Aug 09:00 PM
KahuJones wants Treaty grounds trust changeTrust's commercial arm a "superfluous appendage", Minister says19 Aug 06:00 PM
BusinessLong dispute over Urupukapuka Island access endsFullers GreatSights will spend $1m-plus on a new wharf as part of the deal with Explore.15 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandStranded whale to spend second night on Northland beachIt might never be known what caused two humpback whales to become stranded on Ripiro Beach06 Aug 07:17 AM
KahuMyth of Mangahawea: Is this NZ's first human settlement?Scientists have uncovered evidence of one of the first Polynesian settlements in Aotearoa.19 May 01:00 AM
TravelUp, up and away - 104-year old goes parasailing in PaihiaHer adventurous spirit still strong, 104-year-old Ella Bayes goes parasailing at Paihia.15 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandSection of SH11 in Far North closed until FridayWet weather has impacted NZTA's ability to do slip clearance work on SH11.30 Apr 07:42 AM
New Zealand$6.7m pledged for Bay of Islands wharf upgradesThe $5m is in addition to $1.7m announced for the Bay of Islands Airport.16 Mar 03:56 AM
New ZealandDon't drive tired, judge tells US visitorUS visitor convicted for careless driving causing injury in Northland.14 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice recover haul of stolen machineryMuch of the machinery was taken days earlier in a ram raid at a Bay of Islands quarry.05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandDivers find missing prosthetic armSaturday wasn't the first time Ty-Ray White has lost his prosthetic arm wakeboarding.28 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandDivers' amazing discovery after wakeboarder loses arm in Bay of IslandsA Paihia man's missing prosthetic arm found by helpful divers.28 Feb 12:17 AM
New ZealandE.coli at beaches sparks warningTesting last week indicated bacteria in a number of waterways across Northland.22 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandKawakawa highway could be closed six weeksSH11 closure compounds a poor summer for Bay of Islands tourism businesses.22 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandRemarkable escape as tree smashes onto car'Reverse!'" Father's desperate call to son as hillside roars down onto road.13 Feb 06:28 PM
New ZealandSchools cancelled, roads closed as flooding hits parts of NZKids find joy as wet weather closes roads and causes slips across the north.12 Feb 09:14 PM
New ZealandArdern's full Waitangi scheduleThis is what Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be doing while in Northland.31 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandTrio rescued from Waitangi River islandPaddleboard, rope used to rescue stranded trio from river island24 Jan 05:48 PM
New ZealandCannabis growing starts house fireThe indoor growing operation was discovered only when the smoke cleared.18 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrench national accused of importing 24kg of cocaineMan accused of smuggling 24.5kg of cocaine into Northland appears in court12 Jan 05:00 PM
CrimeMan in court after cocaine bust in NorthlandPolice-Customs sting in Paihia seizes $10.8 million, one of New Zealand's largest hauls.21 Dec 03:33 AM
New ZealandTourist 'found with $10.8m of cocaine' appears in courtA tourist allegedly found in possession of 24kg of cocaine in Northland has fronted court.21 Dec 02:46 AM
New ZealandFrench cruise ship passenger 'found with $10.8m of cocaine'French national charged with possession of cocaine for supply.20 Dec 11:56 PM
CrimeAlcohol restraint urged as Christmas approachesPolice urge Northlanders to take it easy on the booze after alcohol-related incidents20 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandNeighbours' bid to save a national iconStella Schmid and Brad Windust want to rid the forest of pests to save the kiwi.11 Nov 04:27 AM
New ZealandHow two men in tinny saved 21m catamaranBoaties leap to the rescue when yacht comes off its moorings in Paihia.26 Jun 08:00 PM
TravelPaihia: Many happy returnsPampering in Paihia is the icing on a Bay of Islands trip, writes Miriyana Alexander.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSkipper refuses to abandon his vesselAn ocean tanker, rescue helicopter and a tug boat were part of $15,000 rescue.31 May 06:00 PM
TravelHe Tangata: Craig JohnstonElisabeth Easther speaks to the owner/operator of Paihia Dive Craig Johnston.15 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandAgent alleges police leakA Pahia real estate agent acquitted of charges relating to dealing methamphetamine says police are still "aggressively pursuing her" and trying to ruin her life.11 Feb 08:06 PM
TravelKingsgate Hotel Autolodge PaihiaTina Trenkner-Meade checks into reasonably-priced digs in a great location.07 Feb 08:15 PM
New ZealandPerfect for some, messy elsewhereIt's a perfect summer's day in Waitangi and Auckland, but messy weather with gales and rain are expected in some parts of the country.05 Feb 10:06 PM
