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Dynamic duo tackle island’s stoats

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The island now has its very own stoat detection team, with Te Korowai o Waiheke duo Tilde Sorensen and her sprightly springer spaniel Parker...

Marine Protection Bill at last stage

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The Hauraki Gulf/Tīpiki Moana Marine Protection Bill has made it to the last stage before parliament votes to officially approve it, and it becomes...

Ute takes a dive off Esplanade cliff

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A 24-year-old Onetangi man is lucky be alive after driving a ute straight off a cliff. Police Sergeant Raymond Matthews says the 24-year-old blew a...

Love Island; kiwi couple lay first eggs

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The first generation of Waiheke born kiwi may be born soon, with two of the Te Matuku kiwi appearing to have laid two eggs....

Sports and community clubs facing mass extinction event

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Community clubs are staring down the barrel of a possible ‘extinction event’ according to Gordon Noble-Campbell, Chairman of the New Zealand Amateur Sport Association...

Cyberbullying, social media, gaming and online predators; Keeping kids safe online

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The growing world of online harm for children will be discussed at Waiheke High School on 26 August, at a talk covering cyberbullying; social...

MP’s treatment ‘harsh’ and ‘unusual’, say experts

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MP for Auckland Central and Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick’s recent “naming” and ejection from Parliament’s debating chamber after she refused to apologise for...

Enviro-themed films to premiere during conservation week

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Themes of preservation, restoration, and sustainability echo through a series of five documentaries that will premiere at Waiheke Community Cinema from 3-7 September.  Organised by...