Tennis star's $6m NZ waterfront property
A former world number one tennis player has bought a prime chunk of Russell waterfront for almost $6 million.
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Tourists not bothered by power cut
Thousands 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.
Sailing: Coastal Classic ready to excite
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Celebrity start to new cruise ship season
Almost 2000 foreign tourists have experienced the Bay of Islands as the cruise ship season kicked off this week.
Custody battle: Dog to have two names
Two families have reached a custody agreement over the dog - named either Wilson or Bear depending who you asked.
Bar/fly: The Duke of Marlborough, Russell
In New Zealand's original seat of power, Winston Aldworth finds a pub to celebrate.
Campground declares smoke-free status
A Northland holiday park will be one of the first in New Zealand to banish smoking from its grounds.
Room Check: Eagles Nest, Bay of Islands
The Eagles Nest spills across 75 acres of a peninsula looking down on the Bay of Islands along the way to Tapeka Pt.
Kiwi coastal paradise on the market
Another slice of Kiwi coastal paradise could be headed for the open market after the Department of Conservation turned down the chance to buy it.
A leap of faith
Expect a gathering of crazy wharf jumpers at Russell's Birdman Festival, writes Donna McIntyre.
Northland villa a hit overseas
A coastal Northland property purchased for just $9000 in 1974 is commanding a price tag around $1.6 million.
Making great strides in the Bay of Islands
Elisabeth Easther visited Russell for a sneak preview of the Bay of Islands Walking Weekend and found a wealth of wanders on offer.
Bay of Islands: Winging it in Russell
The sky is the limit as a Northland town turns on the charm for a winter festival, writes Elisabeth Easther.
Romantic Russell delivers on all its promises
Rachel Grunwell finds plenty to keep her busy on a weekend in Russell.
Cheeky long weekend: Bay of Islands
A round trip to the Bay of Islands ticks all the boxes for Donna McIntyre.
Russell: It's a top town
Elisabeth Easther finds New Zealand's former capital is still a capital place.
Top 5 walks in the Bay of Islands
In October the inaugural Bay of Islands Walking Weekend is happening. Here are some of the best walks on offer.
Urewera Four lose appeals
The so-called Urewera Four have lost their appeals against conviction and sentence, but the case could still be taken to the Supreme Court.
Art for sale: Auction market defies the downturn
Hard times haven't deterred auction-goers from putting up their hands to buy art, reports Lesley Springall
A nation divided: Inside the Urewera Four trial
Tame Iti and his colleagues weren't the only ones on trial for the past five weeks. The terrorism claims in the still-unresolved Urewera case have revealed deep divisions over Maori and Pakeha