Maritime New Zealand has launched an inquiry into the Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands vessel Excitor III after several passengers were injured, including one woman who had to spend 12 weeks in a body brace.

Rangitoto Island offers much more than a walk to the summit, as Danielle Wright finds out.

Cycling around Waiheke is a good way to take your time and really experience what the island has to offer, writes Kirsten Warner.

Two men were injured when they were thrown into the sea after their motor launch collided with the Waiheke Island ferry last night.