The co-director of Waiwera's reimagined site confirmed there won't be any waterslides at the new wellness space, instead focusing on "relaxation and rejuvenation".
Business
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As part of its "no new taxes" commitment, National has ruled out a bed tax if re-elected.
Politics
Tue, Aug 25
The apology follows an Ombudsman finding that council was unreasonable in rejecting a petition about the future of the paddle steamer.
New Zealand
Mon, Aug 24
Consultant Mike Blackburn said the determination was relevant to apartments in other developments that were used predominantly as short-term accommodation.
Fri, Aug 21
The 2027 festival had been scheduled for February 13, but tickets were never released for sale.
Thu, Aug 20
It was a slight drop from the previous financial year, as the number of passengers passing through the travel hub jumped to over 19 million.
Dozens of passengers were ferried off the 17m catamaran before it sunk in Akaroa Harbour in January.
Stats NZ said the increase was almost 300,000 people, and visitors from Australia and China made up two-thirds of the lift.
Fri, Aug 14
The crumbling castle overlooking Dunedin's southern coast has been too dangerous for the public to visit for decades, which a trust is hoping to change.
Thu, Aug 6
The proposed gondola, zipline, surf and dining attraction has secured fresh investment, pending Overseas Investment Office approval.
Wed, Aug 5
Council general manager for water services Matt Keil said the clean up process was undertaken about 50 times a year by staff - time that would be better spent elsewhere.
Environment
Tue, Jul 28
The financial terms of the deal remained confidential at this stage.
Wed, Jul 22
The track up the Hooker Valley was the one of the most popular day hikes in the country, and attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
Visitors flocked to Tekapo during heavy snowfall last week, as authorities grappled with road closures, road crashes and convoys to get people safely in and out of the town.
Wed, Jul 15
Dan Matto, head chef of Rātā – one of last night's winners – said it was "unbelievable" and "crazy" to be awarded a star.
Wed, Jul 1
Local media reported the teen clambered out of the ride vehicle just before the attraction's biggest plunge – a 16-metre drop at a 45-degree angle into the water.
World
Wed, Jun 24
An Auckland detector dog sniffed out a raw vegetable salad, a banana, and a chicken sandwich carried by pilots all within the same month.
Crime and Justice
Tue, Jun 9
Visitor numbers to the northern Canterbury town have dropped as the cold season sets in and fuel price hikes begin to bite.
Thu, May 28
Since the conflict in the Middle East began, the national carrier has faced sharp cost increases and reduced the amount of services to multiple regions as a result.
Fri, May 1
The singer will play two shows in New Zealand later this year, supported by a Government fund aimed at luring major events to the country.
Entertainment
Wed, Mar 18
David Seymour said 'virtue-signalling fantasies' have been distractions for the national carrier.
Thu, Feb 26
A growing number of tour groups on buses and shuttles are driving by Dunedin's Castle Street – with domestic and international sightseers wanting to head to the student quarter.
Sun, Feb 22
The news was confirmed at the Auckland stadium this morning.
Sport
Mon, Feb 16
Following a spate of closures due to extreme weather in the north, DOC sites were being individually assessed for safety due to landslides and rockfall.
Sat, Jan 31
The F150 steam locomotive was one of the F class of trains manufactured in Glasgow in the late 1800s.
Sun, Jan 18
