Waiheke Island
Waiheke locals protest controversial marina
The lawyer for a developer planning on building a marina and floating carpark on Waiheke Island says opponents are seeing Kennedy Point through rose tinted glasses, because it's already well… Audio
Controversial Waiheke marina proposal heads to court
A group of Waiheke locals is heading to court to fight plans for a 186-berth marina, complete with floating carpark and yacht club at Kennedy Point, which they say is for the elite. Video, Audio
Waiheke Island renters kicked out to make room for tourists
With rents rising, many longtime residents are being booted out of their rentals to make way for holidaymakers. Eva Corlett spoke to some islanders who now rely on a weekly soup kitchen. Video, Audio
Hidden Figures about Waiheke Island
Lillian Grace of Figure.nz tells us a few of the facts and figures held about Waiheke Island Audio
Waiheke Islanders at odds over Māori place name
A proposal to change the name of Waiheke Island's Ōmiha Bay to Rocky Bay has riled up locals.
Man wants Waiheke's Ōmiha Bay changed to 'Rocky Bay'
A proposal to change the name of Omiha Bay on Waiheke Island to Rocky Bay has riled up more than 200 individuals who object to the suggestion of change. Audio
40% rates hike if Rodney and Waiheke break away from Auckland - report
Long-running bids by two remote communities to break away from Auckland Council appear doomed.
Surge in addicts prompts Waiheke's war on P
As Waiheke Island health teams deal with P addicts as young as 15, the community is banding together to fight its own war on methamphetamine.
Research backs evidence that P use is on the rise
Dr Chris Wilkins is a leading drug researcher at Massey University says the supply of methamphetamine has increased in New Zealand and we need to address it as a health problem "we can't just arrest… Audio
Surge in addicts prompts Waiheke Island's own war on meth
Auckland's Waiheke Island community is battling to rid themselves of the drug methamphetamine, or P. Audio
Nationwide P scourge leaving its mark on Waiheke Island
Waiheke Island clinical psychologist Paora Joseph talks with RNZ News police reporter Carla Penman about the wide reach of methamphetamine Audio
'It doesn’t feel very casual if it happens to you' - Devoy
The Race Relations commissioner says Sir Peter Leitch's comments this week were offensive and need to be 'fixed up', after earlier saying he was the least racist person she knew.
'White man's island': Woman stands by video decisions
A Māori woman is standing by her decision to post a video about her encounter with Sir Peter Leitch, but is unhappy about the abuse he has received.
War of words over Sir Peter Leitch's 'white man's island'
An altercation between a Māori family from Waiheke Island and Sir Peter Leitch over his "white man's island" comments has exploded into a case of "he said, she said".
Tiffany Singh and the stories of refugees
Refugees are a world problem right now - but what happens after they make it safe to our shores? Boats along the Waiheke Island coastline will be used to broadcast the stories of refugees - their… Audio
Artist Michel Tuffery explores Waiheke Island
A community art project at Waiheke Art Gallery on Waiheke Island has uncovered rich material for artist Michel Tuffery. Michel works with objects - you might remember his cattle sculptures made from… Audio, Gallery
Waiheke Island and North Rodey want to cut ties with Supercity
Both districts have applied to the Local Government Commission to establish their own unitary authority. And now any area in Auckland, has until June 24, to apply to the commission to break away… Audio
Loose lips on Waiheke Island
The owner of luxury accomodation has revealed what he says the demands of Jeremy Clarkson were. Should he have remained zipped? Audio
Body found on Waiheke Island
A body that has been found on Waiheke Island has been there for some time, according to Auckland police.
Whittaker's Musical Experience
Tim Dodd visits the Whittaker's Music Museum on Waiheke Island and talks to Lloyd and Joan Whittaker about their marvellous collection of harmonicas, accordions, concertinas, pianolas, pianos and… Audio
