Latest from Russell

Bay of Islands iwi plans border control measures to shut out summer visitors

The roadblocks will prevent holidaymakers visiting Ōpua, Waitangi, Russell, and Paihia.

Delta outbreak: Virus reaches NZ's northern tip

Patient's isolation and area's high vax rate mean spread of the virus is unlikely.

Two Māori seats confirmed from Northland Regional Council representation review

Two councillors will be elected in a region-wide Māori constituency at the next election.

'Idiotic behaviour': Grisly discovery of fake skulls on popular beach

Even though these remains turned out to be fake, many discoveries in Northland are real.

Real estate agent sentenced for punching top cop

Request for discharge without conviction rejected; punch could have been 'disastrous'.

Pharmacy's 'director of entertainment' prescribing lockdown laughter

Pharmacy running double shifts to get through tsunami of lockdown prescriptions.

Comment: Why are we being kept at level 4 with Auckland?

The decision to keep Northland at level 4 needs to be changed, now.

Ngāti Hine Health Trust vaccinating more than 400 a day

Northland DHB does more than 600 Covid tests in a day.

Protracted legal stoush between landowners and lines company

Case remitted to the Environment Court to finalise easements sought by Top Energy.

'I'm still shaking': 7.1 quake rattles houses and nerves

The early morning quake left many shaken - and some fleeing to higher ground.

Battle of Kororāreka revisited as anniversary date nears

A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Wild weather: Heavy rain and wind force school closures and break powerlines

Heavy rain and strong winds created havoc this morning, with some schools closed.

Fine for owner of kiwi-killing dog a national record

Fine imposed on Russell dog owner almost five times higher than previous record.

Northland road crosses: The caring nurse who just wanted to help others

Paraplegic Paul Wager's "amazing" wife Jodee vowed to dedicate her life to his bucket list

'Bishop Ben', first bishop of Tai Tokerau, to be farewelled at Rāwhiti

'He was a priest from the old school: Devout, humble, and gentlemanly in all that he did.'

Troubled waters: Yacht wedged under car ramp after colliding with ferry

Residents heard the ferry horn blaring before a loud crash echoed throughout the area.