Latest from Waiheke Island

Inquiry into ferry, motor launch collision

Two men were injured when they were thrown into the sea after their motor launch collided with the Waiheke Island ferry last night.

Top ten: Sculpture walks

A sculpture walk is the perfect way to combine the enjoyment of art with the beauty of our landscape.

Beer o'clock and the sky light theory

As you may have noticed, the daylight hours are lengthening and there are rumours spring is upon us.

Rain causes major slips on Waiheke

Residents on Waiheke Island yesterday woke to muddy terrain and blocked roads - as dozens of slips occurred after heavy rains.

<i>The Spencer family:</i> How the other half lives

A combination of vast wealth and tightly-guarded privacy - the features of New Zealand's wealthiest 'old money' family.

Island millionaires lose fight to build

The publicity-shy Spencer family have been banned from building two sleek new architect-designed houses on their Waiheke Island estate.

Farmer wakes to scene of slaughter

Where are they now?

The <i>Herald on Sunday</i> reveals what happened to some of those involved with the Rainbow Warrior and the investigation.

Waiheke cafes offer tempting opportunities

Lady Gaga on Waiheke

Pop sensation Lady Gaga - fresh from two successful Auckland concerts at the weekend - yesterday took time out for a helicopter flight.

No cuts to SuperGold Card entitlements - Joyce

The Transport Minister admits his choice of words may have contributed to the outcry over potential cuts to SuperGold Card transport concessions.

When a dog's life weighs heavy

Tsunami warnings have mixed results around NZ

Tsunami warnings look to be cancelled as beach-goers who waited all day outside the water start heading home.

Kiwis head for the water, as tsunami warning remains

Paua fishermen are diving back into the seas and surfers are out to catch waves even as tsunami warnings stay in place.

Cruise ship evacuated from port as tsunami threat looms

Auckland's ferries have been cancelled and boaties warned to head for deep water as New Zealand faces a possible tsunami.

The Dish: Music to my tastebuds

Many readers will remember the very cool restaurant Musical Knives on Ponsonby Rd.

Waiheke Island luxury resort project

Plans for Tuscan-influenced Isola Estate clashed with recession.

<i>Casita Miro</i>, Onetangi

Waiheke comes up trumps again with a tapas joint to get the tastebuds tingling.