Russell hotel named world's best coastal hideaway
A New Zealand retreat billed as "somewhere between seven stars and heaven" has been named the world's top luxury coastal hotel.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest FromRussell
The early sitting
A new book documenting New Zealand's restaurant history busts the myth that dining out is a recent Kiwi hobby.
Search continues for missing Russell man
Police dive squad members continue to search for a Northland man presumed drowned after he tried to row across a bay in rough weather.
Heroic Faun reveals secrets of the wardrobe
A Narnia extra gives audiences a peek into the world of a big-budget movie, says Dionne Christian.
The beast of Easter
A holiday weekend "break" with the kids leaves Dita De Boni feeling exhausted.
<i>Kamakura Restaurant</i>, Bay of Islands
In Paihia for our first Waitangi Day experience of the place, the Professor and I had in tow a couple of English visitors whose politeness possibly exceeded their genuine interest in proceedings.
Oracle stuns Alinghi in America's Cup
BMW Oracle have won the eagerly-awaited opener of the 33rd America's Cup, beating defending champions Alinghi by almost 4 km.