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Ferry company confirms passenger was rescued after ‘jumping overboard’
Travellers have praised ferry staff for the swift manner they dealt with the emergency.
'Deeply saddened': Passenger dies on ferry to Waiheke
About 300 people, mostly cruise passengers, were waiting to board.
‘Bizarre’: Iwi calls out decision to allow superyacht with dirty hull into Hauraki Gulf
The Sea Eagle failed biosecurity standards twice and is undergoing more cleaning today.
‘Highly unusual’: Superyacht with dirty hull allowed in Hauraki Gulf regatta
The Sea Eagle hosted Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown during its Hauraki Gulf trips.
Bright ideas for the weekend, from the Lantern Festival to Manu World Champs and the Big Gay Out
No weekend plans? Here are eight things to do in Auckland and a few things for the future.
Auckland Council drops charge as star witness vanishes in Waiheke vineyard case
The witness's mystery disappearance was linked to an 'employment issue'.
Waiheke residents: Digital nomads could push us out
Wealthy visitors could force locals out of a dwindling supply of rentals, advocate says.
Amanda Luxon on life with PM, her passions for dance and DIY projects
She's NZ's 'first lady', she likes to dance in the kitchen and she's no DIY slouch.
The ultimate summer getaway spot for Aucklanders
Desperate for a summer getaway but don't want the admin? Waiheke has the answers.
Embattled businessman under investigation for new Waiheke bike business
'I didn’t mutate into an animal or Gremlin overnight,' Hoff-Nielsen said.
'High degree of culpability': Luxury Waiheke vineyard convicted and fined after long legal battle
The vineyard was earlier acquitted after blaming noise readings on 'chirping crickets'.
A Waiheke vineyard just launched an adventure experience. Is it worth trying?
We give the thrilling experience a try.
Society Insider: The Kiwi stars backing $100m surf park; real estate dynamo is new Waiheke sculpture park owner
Plus, multimillionaire Auckland twins share the secrets to their success.
Trouble in paradise: Measles case confirmed on Waiheke Island, locations of interest revealed
Infected person recently travelled to Asia where they are thought to have caught virus.
Christian Hoff-Nielsen on why he's back in the bike business after scandal
'I didn’t mutate into an animal or Gremlin overnight,' Hoff-Nielsen said.
Luxury Waiheke vineyard found guilty of noise breach, could be fined up to $600k
The vineyard was earlier acquitted after blaming noise readings on 'chirping crickets'.
Waiheke residents fear what could happen with no after-hours care
'It's so crap what's provided for 9000 people,' one resident says.
Five visits, no doctor in-person: Waiheke resident ‘anxious’ over healthcare
It comes as Waiheke Island's only after-hours clinic abruptly closed last Friday.
Community in shock as Waiheke's only after-hours medical clinic shuts down
Locals have been blindsided by the closure, with no clear explanation provided.
Waiheke Island facing 'most acute housing crisis' of anywhere in New Zealand
Businesses and home owners are split on what to make of the crisis.
Plan your next getaway with this week's hot travel deals
Explore deals near you, from winter getaways to summer escapes.
Darleen Tana's husband in court for traffic fine dispute, says he has split from former Green MP
EXCLUSIVE: The man at the centre of political scandal speaks outside court.
‘We can’t forget about them’: Record KidsCan waitlist to support kids as cost of living bites
Not just those in economically-deprived areas needing help, middle-income struggling too.
'A privilege to come to New Zealand' - Phil Spencer on popular TVNZ 1 series
The series finishes next Sunday at Te Arai, Cheltenham and Aotea Great Barrier Island.
Are ChatGPT itineraries trash? We judge 10 Auckland recommendations
A travel journalist shares their unfiltered thoughts on the AI itinerary.
Nothing to do? Here's what's on in Auckland
Picking the best things to do in Auckland this weekend so you don't have to.
'My cardiologist says it is time to let them go': John Hawkesby selling wine collection
Some bottles in the extensive collection are expected to fetch thousands of dollars.