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
TravelPaihia: Bay watchOn the way out to Moturua Island, our guide pointed out a spectacular mansion on the sprawling hillsides of Russell.29 Jun 07:00 PM
TravelBay of Islands: Polishing off PaihiaCatherine Smith discovers a vibrant dining scene in the gastronomic capital of Northland.13 Feb 08:00 PM
New Zealand'We won't judge rest of NZ on attack'Two American tourists who were viciously assaulted less than 48 hours into their holiday say it won't ruin their time here.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTourists victims of 'vicious' attackLess than 48 hours into their holiday, two US tourists were the victims of a "vicious and unprovoked" attack in Northland - and one will need reconstructive surgery.04 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Going back was just not an option'The driver of a speeding car which caught fire at the end of a bizarre police chase had to turn himself in after dense bush and gorse proved too rough, a witness says.27 Oct 03:35 AM
New ZealandBizarre police chase ends in flamesA driver speeding at 150km/h dropped a hitch-hiker off on the side of the road before continuing to flee police until his car caught fire.26 Oct 02:19 AM
TravelBay of Islands livingThe lovely Bay of Islands has something for all, writes Penny Lewis.23 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelBay of Islands: Winging it in RussellThe sky is the limit as a Northland town turns on the charm for a winter festival, writes Elisabeth Easther.21 Jun 12:00 AM
LifestyleMembers' clubsDanielle Wright discovers clubs happy to welcome you in out of the cold.30 May 07:00 PM
TravelCheeky long weekend: Bay of IslandsA round trip to the Bay of Islands ticks all the boxes for Donna McIntyre.16 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandTourism boycott threat over cat colonyA group of mostly elderly volunteers have been barred from using a council reserve in Paihia to feed a colony of stray cats.19 Apr 07:55 AM
New ZealandUFO in Bay of Islands?Paihia man Rob Clarke has no time for theories about little green men but he's stumped by the lights he saw travelling across the sky on Sunday night.07 Jan 09:51 PM
New Zealand'Thug' who broke tourist's jaw jailed James Hosegood travelled halfway around the world to explore New Zealand and watch a few Rugby World Cup games, but ended up in hospital with a broken jaw after being attacked without warning. 25 May 01:36 AM
