Latest from Russell

Revealed: True value of cruise ship visits to Northland economy

Full value of cruise ship industry to Northland revealed.

Obit: Kerikeri's Doug Turner remembered as man behind town's performing arts centre

Huge efforts of Kerikeri performing arts legend Doug Turner recalled

Far North woman plunging 3.6km for Drop for Youth charity event

Graeme Dingle Foundation Far North staffer jumping from plane for youth charity.

Campgrounds getting ready for busy summer, some nearly booked out

DoC campgrounds in Northland are open for bookings, but some have no space left.

Northland oysters feature in Bay of Islands' Oktoberfest X Oysterfest event

German-style Oktoberfest and Oysterfest for Bay of Islands this month

Cash boost for Christmas parade, art events

Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board hands out $27,000 in community grants.

Iconic waterfront road in Bay of Islands' Russell/Kororāreka, to partially close for six-month trial

The benefits of a more pedestrian-friendly environment will be assessed.

Eight new Kerikeri social houses open to help meet demand

New Kerikeri Kāinga Ora homes to ease housing crisis

Far North cats must be microchipped and desexed under proposed new council bylaw

Far North District Council has first ever bylaw for cats.

Visionary 50-year-old Kerikeri letter had warnings for town's future

The writer bemoans the impact of the motor car.

Shared pathway grant will allow cyclists to go from Russell to Horeke in Far North

Work to continue on Russell - Ōpua walking track after $71,500 grant.

'Excitement for the future': tourism leaders boosted by Brynderwyns opening

The Brynderwyns have reopened, now industry leaders are pushing for a long-term solution.

Heroes, bigots, football and rugby - Chase star Shaun Wallace ahead of his Kerikeri show

The Dark Destroyer might even come face-to-face with the Egg Cups.

Far North could be best place to see Matariki stars this week

Matariki star system visible from Far North this week

Moerewa speed camera issuing tickets in a Far North first

Moerewa's new-generation speed camera in Northland now nabbing speedsters.

Crown seeks record-breaking reparation for powerboat crash that destroyed historic ferry

The captain of the other ship suffered a broken neck and remains paralysed.

Kerikeri quiz team have their own 'destroyer' to take on The Chase's Shaun Wallace

Top Far North quiz team keen to take on The Chase star Shaun Wallace

Far North rates: 16.5% rise slashed to 5.1%

“Residents told us ... the increase for our first year was far too high,” says mayor.