Bay Of Islands
Paihia businesses ready to say haere mai to tourists again
Bay of Islands businesses are getting ready to say haere mai to tourists.
In Paihia, where jobs and livelihoods are hanging by a thread, the earlier opening dates are just the news locals needed.
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Bay of Islands businesses nervous with lockdowns to north and south
Northland tourism operators are desperately hoping the region's vaccine rates will boost enough for visitors to return this summer, with many businesses hanging on by a thread.
The northern-most part… Video, Audio
Griff Rhys-Jones' Great Kiwi Road Trip
Griff Rhys-Jones has been in New Zealand filming his new series, Griff's Great Kiwi Road Trip, which premieres next Sunday. Along with seeing the sights, he's on a quest to find out what it means to… Audio
DOC closes 10 walking tracks in BOP due to Kauri dieback fears
Fears over the spread of Kauri dieback have prompted the permanent closure of 10 walking tracks in the Bay of Islands. DOC's Bay of Islands Operations Manager Martin Acroyd told our reporter Nita… Audio
Talk the walk
Fleur Corbett, DoC ranger for the Northern North Island, has chosen a little track compared to the Great Walks which she dubs "a real gem". Audio
Bay of Islands' housing shortage affects tourism workers
Tourism is booming in the Bay of Islands, but it is difficult to attract hospitality staff because of the lack of available and affordable rental housing. Kathryn discusses the issue with Riki… Audio, Gallery
Russell wharf: Far North Holdings launches charm offensive
The council company hoping to take over the Russell wharf in the Bay of Islands has launched a publicity drive over its plans. Far North Holdings wants to revamp the old wharf - and it's applied for a… Audio
Come On Over
Bruce Hopkins is still hoping he'll meet Shania Twain. It's not looking likely. Audio
Going for the Record
Weddings and wading knee-deep in snow on the way to Wanaka...it's been a bit of a week for Bruce Hopkins. Audio
The Big Three
Bruce Hopkins ticks off the last of three big challenges on Te Araroa. Audio
Eat All the Pizza!
Bruce Hopkins begins his crossing of Waiau pass, but is dreaming of other things. Audio
The Smell of Fear
As he traverses the Richmond Ranges, Bruce Hopkins solves an age-old mystery. Audio
Late Starts and Duck Farts
The big climb begins! Bruce takes on the Richmond Ranges. Audio
Queen of the Cicadas
Bruce Hopkins is in Te Wai Pounamu, beginning the second leg of Te Araroa. Audio
Hundreds gather for Hone Heke flagstaff anniversary
Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy is the guest of honour this morning at a ceremony on a famous hill top in the Bay of Islands. It's 160 years since the Northern chiefs replaced the flagstaff at… Audio
A Bit of a Dogleg
Bruce Hopkins faces yet another setback. This one might be a bit more serious. Audio