IBMer who supports Civil Defence says emergency services, GPs could have been hit.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff on the 2021 tourism tidal wave.

Waiheke's wonders make the perfect backdrop for a sculptural showcase.

The island is preparing for a barrage of wind and rain.

Heavy rain and gale force wind over the weekend for both islands.

Kiwis share sobering experiences of being caught in a rip at NZ beaches

Winston Peters and Marise Payne have begun their bilateral meeting, stressing the Pacific.

A third of all helicopter rescues in Auckland were carried out on the idyllic island.

"I let my guard down because I was home."

Attendees will get a glimpse into some of Waiheke's finest houses.

Two very different pre-wedding celebrations.

Two boats rescued two boaties each after they saw a powerboat capsize.

Owner of lost ring found at a Waiheke Island beach has come forward

Finders hope to reunite lost wedding ring dug up at Waiheke beach with its owner.

Airbnb hosts now have to pay tax. One problem - the council can't track them down.

Take a look at some of the most spectacular Kiwi homes on sale this summer.

Nola's Orchard, Stoney Creek farm and St James Presbyterian Church were all destroyed.

Helicopter takes man suffering from smoke inhalation to hospital after Waiheke boat fire.

The group with the bold idea hopes to have it installed on Waiheke Island by 2030.

Auckland-based taxi drivers claim tyre slashings, bullying and racism by island drivers.

Activity centres are bandaging up teens who cut themselves, but struggling to cope.

The taxi drivers are "clogging the rank" and swiping a third of local drivers' incomes.

Other patrons on the ferry were visibly annoyed the bar had to be closed.

Gull in Taneatua has the cheapest fuel, charging just $2.10 a litre for 91.

A young girl had difficulty breathing after she swallowed a coin on Waiheke Island.

One of NZ's most expensive properties listed for sale goes under the hammer next month.

Biosecurity measures have still to be worked out for 2 million ferry passengers a year.

An exclusive waterfront property is back on the market after a foreign buyer withdrew bid.

Investor and philanthropist is worth $6.3b and has lodges in other parts of New Zealand.

A mansion bought just two years ago could sell for up to double the price, agent claims.