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Society Insider: The Kiwi stars backing $100m surf park; real estate dynamo is new Waiheke sculpture park owner
Plus, multimillionaire Auckland twins share the secrets to their success.

Trouble in paradise: Measles case confirmed on Waiheke Island, locations of interest revealed
Infected person recently travelled to Asia where they are thought to have caught virus.

Christian Hoff-Nielsen on why he's back in the bike business after scandal
'I didn’t mutate into an animal or Gremlin overnight,' Hoff-Nielsen said.

Luxury Waiheke vineyard found guilty of noise breach, could be fined up to $600k
The vineyard was earlier acquitted after blaming noise readings on 'chirping crickets'.

Waiheke residents fear what could happen with no after-hours care
'It's so crap what's provided for 9000 people,' one resident says.

Five visits, no doctor in-person: Waiheke resident ‘anxious’ over healthcare
It comes as Waiheke Island's only after-hours clinic abruptly closed last Friday.

Community in shock as Waiheke's only after-hours medical clinic shuts down
Locals have been blindsided by the closure, with no clear explanation provided.

Waiheke Island facing 'most acute housing crisis' of anywhere in New Zealand
Businesses and home owners are split on what to make of the crisis.

Plan your next getaway with this week's hot travel deals
Explore deals near you, from winter getaways to summer escapes.

'A privilege to come to New Zealand' - Phil Spencer on popular TVNZ 1 series
The series finishes next Sunday at Te Arai, Cheltenham and Aotea Great Barrier Island.

Are ChatGPT itineraries trash? We judge 10 Auckland recommendations
A travel journalist shares their unfiltered thoughts on the AI itinerary.

Nothing to do? Here's what's on in Auckland
Picking the best things to do in Auckland this weekend so you don't have to.

'My cardiologist says it is time to let them go': John Hawkesby selling wine collection
Some bottles in the extensive collection are expected to fetch thousands of dollars.

Property Insider: New 310-berth Auckland marina surprise, and is Vero Centre sold?
Just getting through this year and surviving: the aim of many in property land.

300-berth marina planned for Hobbs Bay, Gulf Harbour
Berths are planned to be 14m to 25m with 10 superyacht berths at the new facility.

Dene O'Kane's tragedy: Heartbroken family's tribute after snooker star dies of brain bleed
'We are grieving - he will be very sorely missed. We look up to him very, very highly.'

Artist and his pōhutukawa waka were 700 years in the making
Anton Forde has spent four years carving the waka that can now be seen by the public.

Pocket rocket: 143 per cent growth for tiny house business, 21st to fifth-busiest NZ house builder
The company targets the budget-conscious, trucking places nationally. Prices from $65,000.

Iwi apply for temporary fishing closures in Hauraki Gulf
The MPI is seeking feedback on an application relating to three areas in the Hauraki Gulf.

Alternative lifestyles: What's it like to live on a remote island in the Hauraki Gulf?
Balancing work, family and conservation, Milly Lucas navigates island living.

Sold: Rare deed revealing Britain’s first attempt to colonise NZ fetches six figures
Islands were bought from Māori for 'one double barrel gun... eight muskets’.