Serena makes Emirates Team New Zealand
Her mum and dad were the first to know when Waiheke sailor Serena Woodall learned she’d made the wider team for Emirates Team New...
Treasured island midwife retires
For decades, Linda Hodson was the first face countless babies on the island ever saw, and a supportive, pragmatic and caring guide for young...
New Matiatia pier and ferry berths coming soon
Construction is about to start on a new Pier 2 at Matiatia Wharf, increasing the number of ferry berths available at the terminal. In...
‘From rare to everywhere’
The motu welcomed 13 more kiwi to the Te Matuku Peninsula last Thursday, marking a major conservation milestone. Less than a year after the...
It’s all about the bass
A powerful musical lineup set crowds dancing under the late summer sun at Waiheke’s Jazz and Blues Festival over the Easter weekend.
The annual festival...
Jono’s historic swim over – but there’s still time to sign his petition
Jono Ridler’s message to urgently end bottom trawling in New Zealand rang out loud and clear on Saturday as his 90 day,1366 kilometre swim...
Chris Bishop stalls new helipad ban
Almost a year ago, on 24 July, a packed public gallery applauded as Auckland Council finally voted to ban new helipads in residential areas...
Staffing and funding major challenges for after hours healthcare service
A local mother is raising concerns about the lack of after hours urgent healthcare on the island after a recent incident with her daughter.
Louise...
