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.
New Zealand
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
A change earlier this year drove a rush for UK passports, as dual citizens can no longer enter Britain on a NZ passport alone.
Fri, Jul 24
The financial terms of the deal remained confidential at this stage.
Business
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
Despite operating for 13 fewer days this season because of an initial weekends-only opening, revenue has increased by about $150,000.
Fri, Jan 16
Thousands of fans, a record-breaking stage and a major boost for the city as Auckland prepares to host the opening night of Ed Sheeran’s 2026 Loop Tour.
Wed, Jan 14
There were 5933 claims from overseas visitors in the most recent year – up from 1286 in 2021 when borders re-opened.
Health
Thu, Jan 8
The original monument honouring the last full-blooded Moriori has deteriorated after decades of harsh coastal weather, prompting plans for a bronze replacement ahead of its 40th anniversary.
Sat, Jan 3
One researcher says the roadside icons reveal who shaped our towns, and the parts of our identity we still argue over today.
Tourism operators are investing in high-end accommodation and targeting overseas visitors for the first time, but locals warn the islands can only handle limited growth.
Fri, Jan 2
A Marlborough Sounds tourism operator says the closures has left them cut off from customers at the start of the peak summer season.
December 29, 2025
