Local celebrity kekeno seals superstardom
Move over, influencers. There’s a new celebrity in town, and he’s got whiskers, flippers and four million views.
James, a juvenile New Zealand fur...
Farewell to a man whose character was defined by ‘salt and hard labour’
“I’ve never been to a funeral in my life. Don’t want anyone at mine. My carcass will be dropped in the deep, off Mayor...
Waiheke home wins supreme honours at House of the Year
A holiday home in Onetangi has won multiple awards at the 2026 Auckland, Northland and Coromandel House of the Year Awards. The home won...
Member’s bill extending ACC to volunteer firefighters ‘step in right direction’ says fire chief
Volunteer firefighter chief Bruce Sciascia welcomes a parliamentary member’s bill proposing to extend ACC cover to volunteer firefighters after it was drawn from the...
‘Riot on the rock’ brings Syndrome to the motu
The island will host a full throttle heavy music lineup on Saturday 15 August, with bands Sprawl and Charlie’s Vendetta set to take the...
From Bledisloe Ball Boy to Mooloo Star
Rui Farrant is no longer just “the kid with the jersey”. After a breakout season as a utility player, the 21-year-old dynamo has officially...
Lost in transition; regional over local risks most vulnerable, former board chair says
When the Te Whatu Ora/Waiheke Health Trust decided to make an appeal to Minister of Health Simeon Brown after Health New Zealand opted not...
Fuel costs sending building costs through the roof say local builders
The cost of building a house is rising as construction costs soar to new heights on Waiheke, say local builders.
Three local builders, who have...
