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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Recognized as New Zealand’s premier one-day hike, this 19.4-kilometer journey through the heart of Tongariro National Park offers dramatic volcanic landscapes, breathtaking views, and an ...

He added: 'Unfortunately, the pain of price hikes for consumers won't stop there as new taxes on waste packaging are coming round the corner. This seemingly never-ending assault on wines and ...

New year, new you? As we embrace the fresh promise of a new year, many of us are setting resolutions to lead healthier, more active lives. What better way to kickstart this commitment than by ...

Consumers will see the price of alcohol rise from Saturday when a hike in tax and duties comes into effect. The alcohol tax itself will rise in line with the Retail Price Index at 3.6%, but a new ...