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
New ZealandFire crews battle scrub fire in PaihiaA helicopter was needed to help battle a scrub fire in the Bay of Islands this afternoon. A Fire Service spokeswoman said the blaze 03 Feb 05:50 AM
New ZealandAlert local leads cops to dairy robbersFour young women have been arrested for the aggravated robbery of a Paihia dairy thanks to an alert local who noticed a suspicious 01 Feb 08:15 PM
New ZealandBusiness booming this festive seasonJS050117NADTOUR016.JPG Tourists from the Netherlands at Blue Heron Holiday Park are from left, Joel Tuck, Moa Tuck, Tui Tuck, and 05 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandThursday the pick in changeable weekBay of Islands the place to be for summer sun today01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWater savings urged at PaihiaPaihia residents and visitors are urged to conserve water as a sharp increase in use strains the town's water supply. The summer 29 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandXmas weather: Where will the sun shine?The best spots for enjoying a Christmas hamper outdoors will be in the Bay of Plenty, Nelson and Central Otago tomorrow.23 Dec 08:58 PM
New ZealandTourists not bothered by power cutThousands of tourists arrived in the Bay of Islands this morning on the Celebrity Solstice cruise ship to be greeted by storm clouds and the power cut.08 Dec 01:34 AM
New ZealandBBQ and beer? Then the fire siren soundedThe final moments of a fire brigade's fishing competition fundraiser were cut short when the call for help went out.05 Nov 07:26 PM
LifestyleWin "it!" festival tickets and see DragonA_040815HOSSPLDRAGON1.JPG - please run this pic with the story on page 2 Advocate Sat The "it!" Bay of Islands Food & Wine Festival 23 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandWho We Are: The Jedis of the worldA 6200km road trip comes to an epic end, and a startling conclusion, in a place of pilgrimage.28 Jul 08:00 PM
TravelSea Spray Suites, PaihiaWinston Aldworth checks into a property with postcard views of prime New Zealand scenery.28 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandFar North - and still so far to goOur epic road trip reaches the Bay of Islands where there's always time to stop and soak up the sights.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree people injured in Northland car crashThree people have been injured - one seriously - in a car crash in Northland this afternoon.21 Jul 06:19 AM
BusinessNZ's hottest northern property spotsCan't afford to buy a house in Auckland and think you're running out of options? Ruled out Tauranga and Hamilton? Where are the next northern property hotspots?12 Jul 12:20 AM
