KahuPhotos from first official NZ Wars commemorationsPhotos from the inaugural New Zealand Land Wars commemorations.12 Mar 06:00 PM
TravelNot far from those madding crowdsAlexia Santamaria finds secluded beauty just outside Russell.24 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandFirst Maori policewoman laid to restFirst Maori policewoman from Northland has died.26 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandBoat search uncovers drugs, stolen propertyBoatie became suspicious when he saw youth wearing jacket stolen from his yacht.24 Jan 04:18 AM
Travel5 Bay attractions for PM ArdernFive Bay of Island attractions for Jacinda Ardern.23 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandSwimmers in surf unaware of shark lurking nearbySwimmers in surf unaware a shark was cruising in the water only metres away.16 Jan 03:45 AM
New Zealand71 years of swim training rewarded with QSMMyra Larcombe taught her first swimming lesson in 1946 - and she's still going strong.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBystander saves puppy kicked down roadWitness said puppy was 'screaming in pain' as its owner kicked it down the road.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCanny Scotsman became 'Father of Auckland'New book published to mark 200 years since Campbell's birth27 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelThe Duke Motel, RussellElisabeth Easther checks into Northland motel that's heavy on Kiwiana charm.19 Jul 10:00 PM
BusinessHow to turn Instagram into your jobA young Kiwi fashion fan has travelled the world thanks to Instagram.23 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandWeka-chasing dog to get new ownersDog owner loses bid to get pooch back, but wins battle to keep animal alive.14 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelHe Tangata: Jayne ShirleyElisabeth Easther talks to one of the owners of Russell's Duke of Marlborough Hotel.07 Jun 08:00 PM
TravelThe Duke of Marlborough HotelRicardo Simich checks into historic Northland accommodation.05 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandOne seriously hurt in Russell crashA person has been seriously injured after the car they were in spun out in Russell in the Bay of Islands.11 Feb 09:42 PM
New ZealandSun-soaked: Woman escapes sinking carA woman dramatically escaped out the window as her car sunk into the ocean in the Bay of Islands.11 Feb 07:37 AM
New ZealandFirst date leads to shellfish banA romantic first date along a Russell beach has sparked a toxic seafood alert that has seen a ban on collecting shellfish from the entire Bay of Islands.27 Jan 09:21 PM
New ZealandFirefighters 'drinking' before critical auditA firefighter appeared drunk and others could not demonstrate basic critical skills during an audit, an official report says.19 Jan 06:09 AM
New ZealandKerikeri woman found floating in Bay of Islands by friendsFriends of a Kerikeri woman found her body floating in the Bay of Islands after she apparently fell from a boat without being noticed.05 Jan 03:53 AM
BusinessTennis star's $6m NZ waterfront propertyA former world number one tennis player has bought a prime chunk of Russell waterfront for almost $6 million.19 Dec 06:07 PM
New ZealandAlarm as kauri dieback rates doubleKauri dieback infection rates in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park have more than doubled in the past five years.18 Dec 10:13 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
SailingSailing: Coastal Classic ready to exciteA_SW241014NADCLASSIC9037.JPG Defending champion boat Team Vodafone will be back under a new alias. Photo/Stephen Western By Andrew 17 Oct 11:03 PM
TourismCelebrity start to new cruise ship seasonAlmost 2000 foreign tourists have experienced the Bay of Islands as the cruise ship season kicked off this week.06 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandCustody battle: Dog to have two namesTwo families have reached a custody agreement over the dog - named either Wilson or Bear depending who you asked.28 Sep 06:09 PM
TravelBar/fly: The Duke of Marlborough, RussellIn New Zealand's original seat of power, Winston Aldworth finds a pub to celebrate.29 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandCampground declares smoke-free statusA Northland holiday park will be one of the first in New Zealand to banish smoking from its grounds.11 Apr 10:00 PM
TravelRoom Check: Eagles Nest, Bay of IslandsThe Eagles Nest spills across 75 acres of a peninsula looking down on the Bay of Islands along the way to Tapeka Pt.01 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi coastal paradise on the marketAnother slice of Kiwi coastal paradise could be headed for the open market after the Department of Conservation turned down the chance to buy it.08 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelA leap of faithExpect a gathering of crazy wharf jumpers at Russell's Birdman Festival, writes Donna McIntyre.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland villa a hit overseasA coastal Northland property purchased for just $9000 in 1974 is commanding a price tag around $1.6 million.24 Oct 11:52 PM
TravelMaking great strides in the Bay of IslandsElisabeth Easther visited Russell for a sneak preview of the Bay of Islands Walking Weekend and found a wealth of wanders on offer.12 Sep 08:30 PM
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
