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Floating cafe and office built in Whangarei heads via sea to Waiheke Island's first marina
Waiheke Island's new marina cafe and office was spotted in Whangarei harbour.
Festival fun and a world-class beach: This week’s need-to-know travel news
There's a celebration in Queenstown that's not to be missed.
Bottom trawling ban for Hauraki Gulf to be unveiled by Govt
Scientists have long warned about overfishing and pollution in the Gulf.
Choppers in paradise: Owners of Waiheke's helipads revealed
Some of the wealthy are spurning the ferry in favour of a faster and more glamorous ride.
‘Our only option is to protest’: Furious Waiheke locals call for fairer ferry fares
The recent 19 per cent price hike makes the Waiheke ferry the most expensive in the world.
Furious Waiheke locals to protest $59 ferry price - claim world’s ‘most expensive’ per km
Community and business owners are gathering at Matiatia Bay to protest the ferry services.
NZ's most controversial marina opening in September
Floating cafe on new marina to be available for businesses to hold functions and meetings.
An overnight stay on Waiheke Island that won't break the bank
Think Waiheke Island is too pricey for an overnight stay? Think again.
Waiheke Island on a budget: Take the family and keep it cheap
Think Waiheke Island will cripple your bank account? Think again.
Biggest retail property deal of year: who paid $85.7m?
'Seven properties currently under contract, two further sales pending' - Whillans.
Waiheke marina protester discharged without conviction
She was an opponent of the controversial Kennedy Point Marina project.
Commuters left stranded again after multiple ferry cancellations
A passenger said the most of the passengers weren't angry as 'they are just so used to it'
Developer of $60m Waiheke Island coastal housing estate wants out
Sales of the housing sites taking longer than expected.
Stricter noise controls for Hauraki Gulf helipad users
Council planners enact stricter noise controls on helicopters on the Hauraki Gulf islands.
Popular Italian-style Waiheke Island vineyard, events centre up for sale
Owner was also involved in restaurants Toto, Non Solo Pizza, Bar Vino and Il Forno.
One person found dead on Waiheke Island
Emergency services alerted after death occurs at Omiha on Waiheke Island.
Wānaka developer insolvent, $440k owed to IRD
IRD appears on a statement of affairs, owed $448,000 as a preferential creditor.
Auckland ferry woes: Cancellations, breakdowns, poor communications and anger at Fullers
The staff shortage on the ferries could take 12 to 18 months to resolve, says AT.
Community rallies for ‘caring, compassionate’ 8yo battling inoperable brain tumour
Frankie Bell's community are ensuring her family doesn't have to fight this battle alone.
What it's like to own a luxury boutique accommodation on Waiheke Island
Silmara Scholtz's heart bursts when her guests are happy.
The Hungry Traveller: Waiheke in three meals
Whether you've got the kids in tow or want a long lazy lunch, Waiheke is the place.
'That's when I knew it was a serious problem': Waiheke Island's mailbox sausage mystery
A Waiheke resident is fed up after being tormented by mysterious sausages.
Volunteer fireman seriously injured aboard Waiheke Island mussel barge
The accident happened aboard a mussel barge off Cowes Bay, Waiheke Island.
'Big progress': Waiheke Island's Kennedy Point Marina shows latest work
Two of nine marina piers at contentious site now mostly installed.
Ferry that had travellers waiting for two hours suffers mechanical issue
It's a waiting game to get to the island today.
Focus: Your Christmas weather for 2022
NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino reveals what weather is in store across Aotearoa this Christmas, plus what’s ahead for the rest of summer. Video / NZ Herald / NIWA
Auckland construction company fined $340,000 for risking workers' safety
A second legal loss in two weeks for Auckland businessman Loukas Petrou's companies.
New Zealand’s most expensive beach houses revealed
Kiwis splashed out an impressive $14 billion on beachside baches since the pandemic.
Waiheke Island vineyard to pay record $412k in costs, appeal rejected
Case related to rowdy wine lovers at vineyard, triggering more than 100 noise complaints.
Local drops: Why the island is inspo for these Waiheke distillers
Foraged plants and native flora are all part of the flavour.
Finest fish available to humanity? Richard E Grant arrives in Auckland, hungry
The Withnail Actor is looking for dining recommendations.
Travel Alerts: A road trip guide of a different kind
Your guide to every op shop in Aotearoa, the bargain hunter's bible has landed.
'Absolute beachfront': Waiheke bach with $9.3m CV for sale
The Palm Beach holiday home was originally a small fibrolite bach.