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. However, I was ...

The rustle of spring has well and truly passed, but the Russell of winter is just kicking off. Not only is this pretty little town one of New Zealand's most ...

Essential travel information, including flights, hotels, restaurants and things to do and see in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands.

1. EXPLORE: BAY OF ISLANDS Despite its enormous historical significance to both Maori and European New Zealanders, the Bay of Islands region is an under-visited one, even by Kiwis let alone ...

New Zealand has downgraded its tsunami warning after a powerful earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region early Friday, sparking fears of a tsunami.

News of the 18.2 million New Zealand dollar ($11 million) funding halt only emerged when a Cook Islands news outlet saw its brief mention in a government budget document.

Starting from the country’s main gateways, such as Auckland and Christchurch, these road trips offer the best chance to experience the wealth and breadth of New Zealand’s unparalleled landscapes.

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.

New Zealand’s diverse Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) region is full of natural and cultural riches. To the west, you’ll find the Waipoua Forest (and Aotearoa’s largest kauri tree Tāne Mahuta) and the ...