New ZealandTenants check out, tourists check inConcerns remain for Northland families left at mercy of tight rental market.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCountry rock fest returns to Bay of IslandsLast weekend’s festival was the 33rd organised by country music veteran Shirley May.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North residents urged to cut water use after flood damages treatment plantsTowns affected by water woes include Paihia, Waitangi, Ōpua, Kaitāia, Ōpononi and Ōmāpere.10 May 03:12 AM
New ZealandNew museum honours Paihia’s first missionary familyExhibition takes visitors through the Williams’ family history and daily lives.03 May 10:32 PM
New ZealandAwards celebrate the best of region's hospitalityAwards night an outstanding success for Russell with the town claiming 8 out of 15 titles.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandShowers and cloudy periods in store for Northland after storm easesA catamaran broke free of its mooring and thousands were without power in Northland.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy winds rip off roof of NZ's oldest operating restaurantRoof off, boat sinking, but worst of storm passes Northland.30 Apr 03:21 AM
New ZealandHorror ferry crash: Skipper suffered broken neck; family say he’s buoyed by kind supportBill Elliott, 77, remains in hospital after the collision.29 Apr 07:53 AM
New Zealand‘Let us have peace’: Last survivor of 28th Māori Battalion appeals for end to warsSir 'Bom' Gillies wraps up Anzac Day by gifting a battle memorial flag to Treaty Grounds.26 Apr 12:58 AM
New ZealandPaihia200 unity a model for celebrating Treaty bicentennial'We felt humbled to be so warmly welcomed back to this beautiful and spiritual place'21 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBay News: Field of Remembrance to blossom at WaitangiLatest news from Bay of Islands and surrounds.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFerry crash investigators ‘very pleased’ with response to call for witnesses, photosOne of NZ’s top marine accident experts brought in to aid investigation.19 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandHistoric ferry makes last, sad journey across Bay of Islands after collisionTwo-day effort needed to recover wrecked Blue Ferry from bottom of the Bay.16 Apr 02:03 AM
New ZealandNew Bay attraction as Paihia woman opens huge Kiwiana collectionThe attraction houses thousands of NZ-themed books, artworks, records and collectibles.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘An iconic character’: Community devastated by skipper’s injuries, loss of historic ferryFerry skipper Bill Elliott recovering from spinal surgery; outlook still unknown.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRussell ferry collision: Investigators appeal for witnesses, footagePolice, Maritime NZ and Transport Accident Investigation Commission start inquiries.13 Apr 10:46 PM
New Zealand‘Hell of a bang’: Passenger ferry sinks in Bay of Islands after collision with launchSkipper ‘not in a good way’, flown to hospital with spinal, head injuries.13 Apr 06:46 AM
New ZealandOne critically injured after boats collide in Bay of IslandsAt least one of the boats involved in the collision is believed to be a ferry.13 Apr 03:54 AM
New Zealand‘Epic’ 16-day triathlon brings message of hope for struggling youthEx-ABs, high-profile Kiwis raising awareness of Mike King’s Gumboot Friday charity.12 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuPaihia history and legacy brought to life virtuallyĀtea Nuku Timewalk Paihia celebrates 200 years.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree arrests after ram raid on fire chief’s Paihia gift shopYouths nabbed in Whangārei; stolen car and watches recovered.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree youths arrested after ram raid at Paihia gift shopSunday night's raid netted 'an armful' of watches but left a trail of destruction.10 Apr 09:37 PM
New Zealand‘Can’t understand the lack of respect’: Ram-raiders hit gift shop owned by volunteer fire chief‘Armful’ of watches taken, but jewellery ignored after stolen ute used to smash grille.10 Apr 05:24 AM
New ZealandPaihia200 to mark bicentenary of missionaries’ arrival in Bay of Islands townFestivities will include a re-enactment, festival and launch of a historical 'timewalk'.05 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNews from the Bay of Islands with Sandy MyhreSandy Myhre with the latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland crayfish limits cut for recreational and commercial fishersReductions to commercial and recreational crayfish limits come in to effect in Northland.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's a buzz': Pork Pie charity run retraces classic movie routeEvent raised more than $340k for KidsCan even before the first car left Paihia.30 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBay News: Historic police house for sale, theatre classes for kids, and Hokianga’s heavenly exhibitionLatest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland fishing club calls for rules NZ-wide to promote marlin tag-and-releaseClub says 75% of marlin its members catch are freed; other clubs should follow suit.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPopular Bay of Islands Waka Festival returns after three-year breakThe revived waka ama event will feature two days of fun and competition on the water.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei team clinches Waitangi Mountain Bike Park’s first major eventCompetitors pitted against the clock in challenging eight-hour mountain bike relay race.13 Mar 04:19 AM
New ZealandNorthland bride marries at historic hotel once owned by great great grandparentsNorthland woman engaged and married at historic hotel owned by great great grandparents05 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Still a lot of crime going on': Residents concerned after failed police station opening trialResidents in Kaikohe and Paihia have been asking for a greater police presence.01 Mar 08:33 PM
New ZealandChurch appeals for return of stolen cannonThe centuries-old cannon, or carronade, was displayed in a returned services cemetery.01 Mar 04:00 PM
