Alexia Santamaria finds secluded beauty just outside Russell. The Bay of Islands, that well-known hub for holiday-makers, can be one of the busiest tourist spots in country.

Making great strides in the Bay of Islands 12 Sep 08:30 PM Strapped in securely, we floated up ever so gently from the back of the boat and it's just astoundingly peaceful.

Russell, the first town, was known for a time as the “Hell Hole of the Pacific” and it had a well-deserved reputation for prostitution and wild living. ... Cruising the Bay of Islands.

Hon Shane Jones. Minister for Regional Economic Development. 5 September 2109 MEDIA STATEMENT Paint job completes Bay of Islands’ Russell Wharf upgrade. EMBARGOED UNTIL 1PM THURSDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2019 ...

The invasive seaweed caulerpa has been found in a new location in the Bay of Islands, sparking fears it could spread quickly through boating hubs around Paihia and Russell.

A surge of visitors into the Bay of Islands since Christmas is just what the tourist hotspot needs after years of disruption, business owners say. Donna Smith, co-owner of The Hideout, a café ...

The Labour Inspectorate has paid a visit to dozens of businesses in the Bay of Islands as part of an extensive operation to ensure employers' compliance with minimum employment standards. The ...