If you like a good mystery, you're in luck. Author Scott Bainbridge has turned his attention to detailing some of New Zealand's most enduring tales.
He's previously written about cold cases and disappearances, but in New Zealand Mysteries outlines some of the country's well-known legends, and some lesser-known, but equally intriguing - tales.
Sketch of the Moehau Man, as described by witness Len Lisle. John Rogers Archives
Australian cryptozoologist Rex Gilroy with the left and right casts of two footprints of a Moehau ‘man-beast’ of around 2.8 metres high. The footprints were found by a camper. Rex Gilroy, 2001
Interior of the St James Theatre, Wellington. Over the years, patrons have felt sudden gusts of cold air from an unknown source, and late at night, cleaning staff have heard the angelic voices of a boys’ choir coming from empty theatre seats. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington
St James Theatre in 2019, with the entrance to the haunted alleyway at the left of the picture.
Backstage at the St James Theatre. This is the spot where theatre staff say they have seen the ghost of Yuri. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington
Wreck of the Joyita as it was found. Archives New Zealand
The Wreck of the Joyita . Archives New Zealand
View of the engine room looking aft, showing the bilge pump being tested. Archives New Zealand
View of disconnected clutch controls, port and starboard main engines on the Joyita . Archives New Zealand
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