Napier Prison is the oldest prison in New Zealand. It opened in 1862, and over the years it housed male and female prisoners, and also served as an asylum and a place for executions. It operated ...

For an arresting bit of sightseeing in Napier, check out the daily tours ... Video / Corey Fleming / Air New Zealand ...

In fact, I'm in the New Zealand seafront city of Napier – and its story is arguably even more intriguing than that of its Northern Hemisphere sister. On 3 February 1931, this North Island ...