Its name, Rotomairewhenua, was given by the Ngāti Apa, a local Māori tribe. The name’s meaning: the lake of peaceful lands. To New Zealanders, and to the Māori, the small body of water is sacred and ...

Hikers in New Zealand risk polluting the “clearest lake in the world” with a microscopic alga carried on their boots.

A 67-year-old Ridgefield man was saved Friday after a hike at Coldwater Lake became a rescue mission. The man went hiking about 7 miles northwest of Mount St. Helens at about 10:30 p.m. on Friday, ...

How Did They End Up There? The Moeraki Boulders Explained – Discover the science, Maori legends, and essential travel tips ...

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has calculated that a 14.5% ABV bottle of red wine would have risen by 98p in 18 months, taking into account new duty hikes introduced in August 2023.

A 8,200ft mountain has now been recognised as a person in a bizarre move by New Zealand. The country's government recognised Mount Taranaki - now known by its Maori name, Taranaki Maunga - after ...

New Zealand's last war was a pivotal point for race relations in Aotearoa. A new documentary about it has landed at another pivotal moment. It is billed as "New Zealand's last war". It took place in ...

n enormous chunk has broken off the world's largest iceberg, in a possible first sign the behemoth from Antarctica could be crumbling, scientists told AFP on Friday. The colossal iceberg ...

New Yorkers could soon see their already soaring energy bills jump by double-digit percentages as Con Edison pushes to hike its rates next year. The energy giant is seeking state approval for a ...