Auckland Council house raid goes too far, says judge
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Fullers Waiheke ferry 'stuck at sea' after losing life raft
A life raft has reportedly been lost at sea.
Ferry disruptions as search for missing man continues
Hundreds of ferry passengers disrupted tonight while police search waterfront for man.
Flight check: Albany to Waiheke with Heletranz
Winston Aldworth flies from Albany to Tantalus Estate on Waiheke with Heletranz.
Fire investigators back at scene of Waiheke blaze
Four fire trucks were needed at a large blaze on Beatty Parade, Waiheke, last night.
Watch: Divers relive breathtaking run-in with orcas
One diver reckons one smiled at him, 'its teeth were literally the size of steak knives'.
$5m off: Marc Ellis' old Waiheke property finally sells
Foreign buyer ban leads to millions of dollars being slashed from luxury home's price.
Hawkesby: Fullers' Waiheke ferry a useless service
COMMENT: The fares are outrageously expensive too - and the locals are fed up.
Auckland mum stranded with kids after brazen daylight car theft
What if the kids were in the car? "That would have been worse than hell."
Neighbours at war: Watch as Waiheke resident takes to gate
A shared driveway is at the heart of a bitter dispute between two Waiheke neighbours.
Men tipped into water after boat capsize at Kawakawa Bay
A teen suffered LPG exposure, while a man was critically injured from kick by a horse.
Twist in Waiheke assault case after woman charged
Police say the two parties had previously been involved in a verbal altercation.
Marc Ellis' former luxury home slashed in price, foreign-buyer ban blamed
The foreign-buyer ban has cut bidders for top-end homes by up to 80 per cent, agent says.
Trouble in paradise: Vicious assault on Waiheke Island
Father punched twice in the face while driving family to the beach for a picnic.
'Operating like a bunch of cowboys': Ferry service reaches 'peak failure'
"There is no competition and they are being left to get away with murder."
New Zealand: Stacey Morrison on a girls' Waiheke walking getaway on Waiheke
Stacey Morrison enjoys a girls' getaway on Waiheke Island.
12 Questions: Graham Henry on love, depression and state of ABs
Sir Graham Henry talks candidly about life, love, depression and gay All Blacks.
Funding for Auckland art galleries flawed
Waiheke Art Gallery gets 14c per visitor while Titirangi's Te Uru gallery gets $17.53.
Waiheke Island car ferry service cancelled after power lost to two engines
The ferry drifted about 100m before crew dropped anchor.
Protest sheep says proposed marina would be baaaaad
A 186-berth marina has been approved for Kennedy Point, Waiheke Island.
Man found dead in Auckland creek was estranged from family
Murray Mason was found face down in a creek in Auckland Domain.
What the haul? Pontoon pinched in broad daylight
A pontoon was pinched on Waiheke Island in broad daylight.
Waiheke ferry woes: Another year for a resolution
Waiheke, Devonport ferry users have been complaining about cancellations and delays.
MP asks for Waiheke ferry review to be sped up
Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye says progress on the ferry issues needs to be sped up.
'Border controls needed to stop kauri dieback'
Urgent action is needed to prevent the disease spreading to Waiheke, Forest and Bird said.
Revealed: Who bought NZ's most expensive house?
The buyer of NZ's most expensive home this year can now be revealed.
Waiheke ferry advice due back within a week
It's hoped the move would lower fares and force Fullers 360 to open its books.
Waiheke ferry fury: Under-fire Fullers boss faces angry commuters
Long queues, delays and cancelled services have caused headaches for commuters.
Auckland Councillor launches petition in response to ferry fury
Auckland Transport should have oversight of the two ferry services
Waiheke ferry woes: Auckland Council to ask Govt for help
Auckland Council is asking the Government to review the exemption for the Waiheke ferries.
Quickcat problems: Frustrated ferry commuters forced to wait
A ferry's engine-cooling problem causes delays, frustration for Waiheke Island commuters.
Waiheke ferry fury: Fullers to review operations after 400 passengers stranded
"We have heard loud and strong that some of our customers are unhappy with our services."
Ferry cancellation strands hundreds on Waiheke
Around 400 commuters were stranded after sailings were cancelled from 6am to 8am.
Commuters 'fed up': The plan to fix Waiheke's ferry fury
The urgent meeting took place this afternoon and was 'constructive', MP Nikki Kaye said.