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Auckland protest moved to Auckland CBD after police warn of unsafe Harbour Bridge conditions

September 12, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Police say protest organizers have shifted their anti-Israel march away from the Auckland Harbour Bridge due to forecasts of unsafe high winds.

Police warn of major delays during planned protest on Auckland Harbour Bridge

September 11, 2025 The Turnaround

Police are urging Auckland motorists to expect significant delays on Tuesday as protestors plan to march across the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Tourist trap: why charging entry fees at iconic NZ natural attractions could have hidden costs

September 2, 2025 The Conversation

Recent calls from sections of the tourism industry to cut the international visitor levy (IVL) risk undermining one of the few bright spots in current government policies shaping the sector.

New Zealand Police appeal for information following Cook Strait mayday call

August 25, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand Police are appealing for information after a mayday call reported a vessel in distress in the Cook Strait late Monday night.

Tourism New Zealand Leverages GuideGeek Travel AI Technology to Drive Engagement in Fully Playable Minecraft Destination

July 29, 2025 Official News Releases

Travelers planning a trip to New Zealand can now get inspiration and tips from an AI trip planner powered by Matador Network’s industry-leading GuideGeek chat platform.

Paddy the Wanderer: A closer look at Wellington’s beloved canine companion

June 2, 2025 The Turnaround

During the Great Depression, the streets of Wellington were graced by the presence of an extraordinary Airedale Terrier known as Paddy the Wanderer, who remains beloved more than eight decades after his death.

Search efforts for missing Milford Sound tramper set to resume

May 8, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Search efforts for a missing tramper in New Zealand’s Milford Sound are set to resume.

Man arrested following drug raid in Queenstown, New Zealand

May 8, 2025 Community News

A 39-year-old man is before the courts in New Zealand in the wake of an operation targeting illicit drug dealing in the tourist hotspot of Queenstown.

Witnesses sought after suspicious fire in Bluff, New Zealand

May 5, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand Police are appealing for information following a suspicious car fire in Bluff on Sunday, May 4.

Take your bloody car to Invercargill; you won’t regret it or forget it

April 9, 2025 Todd DeFeo

I initially worried about visiting Invercargill. No one we spoke with seemed overly enthusiastic about the city, founded in the 1850s and New Zealand’s southernmost and westernmost city.