Case of missing diamond steals the limelight at lifesaving fundraiser
The annual Man O’ War charity lunch saw $272,000 raised for the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust on Sunday, but the event was not without...
Mayor Brown blows up over Wellington turning down SailGP 2027
To the disappointment of many Aucklanders and Waihekeans, the Wellington-based administrative arm of government has once again withdrawn support for a major sailing regatta...
Bishop blocks ban on new residential helipads
Long-awaited council plans for a ban on residential helipads on Waiheke have been blocked by Minister for RMA Reform Chris Bishop.
Hitting back at...
Board asks: Are rental cars clogging up Matiatia parking areas?
The Waiheke Local Board and Auckland Transport are looking into the issue of overcrowding at Mātiatia carpark.
Although the pandemic and the fall in visitor...
Solved: Person of interest in missing diamond case found
The winner of the $13,000 one-carat diamond, who went undeclared during this year’s Man O’ War rescue helicopter charity lunch, has been found.
Last week,...
‘The Husbands’ take top honours at rescued food comp
The recent Great Big Rescued Food Competition once again showcased the ingenuity of local cooks working with rescued and locally grown ingredients.
Professional chefs Axel...
Frustration at lack of action on caulerpa
As more new patches of caulerpa are discovered, environmental advocates have expressed their frustration and disappointment with the lack of immediate action and unclear...
Waiheke scientist credited with evolutionary breakthrough
The concept of evolution is usually understood as a gradual process, but a recent discovery co-led by Waiheke scientist Peter Wills demonstrates that it...
