Blog
Stories, updates, and diving insights from the Paihia Dive team in the Bay of Islands.
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The HMNZS Canterbury Dive: Craig’s Perspective
The Story Behind the Wreck The HMNZS Canterbury spent 34 years in the Royal New Zealand Navy before she ever touched Northland waters as a wreck. Built in…
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The Rainbow Warrior Dive: Craig’s Perspective
The Story Behind the Wreck Before she was a dive site, the Rainbow Warrior was Greenpeace’s flagship, and one of the most recognisable protest ships in the world.…
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Meet the Team: A Lifelong Love Affair with the Bay of Islands
Meet Craig Johnston, owner of Paihia Dive, and discover the lifelong Bay of Islands diving story behind the shop, the Rainbow Warrior, and the family team continuing the…