Latest from Waiheke Island

Person critically injured on Waiheke Island

Police, St John and a rescue helicopter attended the incident on Waiheke Island.

New Waiheke electric ferry service proposed

A group of investors want to run an electric ferry service between Orakei and Waiheke.

New Zealand's most romantic travel deals

We bring you the best travel deals going.

Is Great Barrier set to become the new Waiheke?

Great Barrier Island has become a holiday hotspot. Is it changing for the better?

Person rescued from the water off Mullet Bay, Motutapu Island

The Coastguard was alerted to a boat on the rocks just after midday today.

Auckland Council appeals against Waiheke Island 'chirping crickets' noise case

The vineyard blamed ambient noise from chirping crickets for a 2018 noise breach.

Waiheke Island vineyard seeks six-figure legal costs from Auckland Council

The vineyard is seeking about $300,000 in legal costs.

Bone Appetit! The rise and rise of people taking their dogs out to dinner

Ruff day? Take your pup to the pub for chicken stock beer and gravy sundaes.

Injunctions bar 32 protesters from Waiheke marina worksite

Claim is also being filed against protesters to seek damages, compensation.

Waiheke Island confirms first local Covid-19 case

The chair of Waiheke's local board reassured locals that it was not a time to worry.

'Love Your Local': Entrepreneurs launch support site for SMEs

It just feels good when people say we love you, solo trader says.

From coffee to olive oil: Cashed-up Kiwi multimillionaire launches new venture

Michael Allpress has established Waiheke Island-based Allpress Olive Oil.

Waiheke Covid case: Employer asks how man came to be on island

Employer is disputing Health ministry's claim that a positive case is an essential worker.

Waiheke businesses call for Auckland border to reopen

Waiheke Local Board wants vaccination numbers to rise before border opening.

'It's deeply frustrating': Waiheke Island councillor on Covid case

There still remains no clarity as to whether the person lives on Waiheke Island or not.

Landed: New Waiheke helicopter pad application

'There are 48 existing helipads. The cumulative impacts are already intolerable.'