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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy are Whangārei petrol prices higher than rest of the country?Motorists and mayor angry at Whangārei's high petrol prices.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSend injured skipper your ‘yarns and prayers’Family are hopeful he will be moved out of critical care within days.21 Apr 05:00 PM
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
New ZealandRussell ferry collision sparks calls for mandatory boatie trainingOpponents of boating licences view the sea as ‘the last bastion of freedom’.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 ZealandRussell readies for possible name change to KororārekaSubmissions to restore the name closed yesterday and a result is due back later this year.19 Apr 06:39 AM
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 ZealandInjured ferry skipper stable; investigation continuingBoth vessels now on dry land as hunt for evidence continues.18 Apr 01:23 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
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
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
New ZealandThe ‘tail’ of Texas the wonky Northland donkeyA donkey in the Far North defied the odds after a nasty fall.26 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 ZealandBattle of Kororāreka remembered with dawn ceremonyFormative battle marked start of 1845-46 Northern War and helped shape Northland history.09 Mar 11:53 PM
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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRussell hotel’s answer to the labour crisis: Start a ferry serviceHigh house prices, Airbnb and lack of nighttime transport creating severe staff shortage.02 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBay News: Cruz ‘n’ the Bayz and jazz festival comingA weekly wrap of news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBay News: Reflections on Waitangi day; youth theatre classesA weekly roundup of what's happening in the Bay of Islands and surrounds.08 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuMarae sees Russell name change as 'restoration'Chairwoman Deb Rewiri tells residents to give Kororāeka a chance.07 Feb 10:05 PM
Lifestyle‘People love him’ - community devastated as Pablo the macaw goes missingThe 3-year-old macaw has been missing since Tuesday.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBay News: Sailing Series for Women; comedy heavyweights perform in KerikeriFind out what has been going on in the Bay of Islands and its surrounds.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBay News: Sailing week under way; return of swallows and art for a causeThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat's in a name? Locals debate Kororāreka v Russell in series of public meetingsMajority supported change but concerns raised about cost, process and social division.24 Jan 04:02 AM
