Paranormal Isles

From the most haunted buildings to ghostly landscapes, and breathtaking UFO encounters... Join host Angus King as he relays spine-chilling stories of paranormal occurrences in Aoteraoa, New Zealand - as reported by witnesses.

Episodes

6: The Kaikoura Lights

October 30, 2022 • 21 mins

In New Zealand in 1978, an unprecedented historic incident took place. UFO sightings have been reported in New Zealand since the 1900s, but this was the first time that a professional TV crew filmed and documented real UFO activity. Multiple people witnessed the event: the pilots, the camera crew, air traffic control and civilians on land. The government launched an investigation but came up with many alternative explanations ...

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5: Whatipu and the Coast of Ghosts

October 23, 2022 • 17 mins

What if a whole area, in this case, an entire coastline, is a cursed and ghostly realm? Whatipu and the beaches along New Zealand’s West coast have had countless reports of strange incidents over the years. The Gibbons Homestead at Whatipu Lodge is said to be the home of a daytime apparition, The Pink Lady. The caves that used to host dances and parties are still echoing the sounds of laughter and conversation, decades later… ...

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4: Larnach Castle

October 16, 2022 • 20 mins

Bearing down on Dunedin is the hauntingly atmospheric Larnach Castle. Step into a real-life Gothic novel - drenched in tragedy, scandal and…ghosts! With frightening first-hand accounts, join host, Angus King as he explores the chilling history of New Zealand’s most haunted castle.
Would you dare stay there?
Special thanks to our Guests:
Tracey Royce [Paranormal Investigator, Quantum Foundation New Zealand]
Barb...

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3: St James Theatre

October 9, 2022 • 15 mins

Join host Angus King as he explores the multitude of reported paranormal sightings at Wellington’s St James Theatre: a playful ghost named Yuri, believed to have been a Russian ballet dancer who fell to his death from the flies above the stage; the malevolent spirit with the screaming face; and a ghostly boys’ choir… Would you dare visit there?
Special thanks to our Guest:
· James Gilberd [Paranormal Researcher, N...

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2: Kingseat Psychiatric Hospital

October 9, 2022 • 16 mins

Join host Angus King as he learns about the tragic history and current hauntings at the abandoned Kingseat Psychiatric Hospital. With more than 100 reported sightings of paranormal activity since the hospital closed its doors in the late 1990s, there is no shortage of ghostly stories. Would you dare visit there?
Special thanks to our Guests:
· Mark Wallbank [Paranormal Investigator, Haunted Auckland]
· Tr...

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1: Waitomo Caves Hotel

October 9, 2022 • 16 mins

Join host Angus King as he explores the history and legends of New Zealand’s most haunted hotel: Waitomo Caves Hotel. As ghost stories go, this eclectic hotel has it all: a whimpering princess, a giggling child, phantom waiters, a woman in a Victorian dress, and baths of blood. Would you dare stay there?
Special thanks to our Guests:
· James Gilberd [Paranormal Researcher, New Zealand Strange Occurrences Society]<...

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October 1, 2022 • 1 min

Coming 10 October - Paranormal Isles
From the most haunted buildings to ghostly isles, and breathtaking UFO encounters... Join host Angus King as he relays spine-chilling stories of paranormal occurrences in Aotearoa, New Zealand, as reported by witnesses.

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