Kate Wickers travels round the South Island of New Zealand by campervan, visiting destinations such as Lake Wanaka and Lake ...

WELLINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand's central bank cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.25% on Wednesday and flagged a slightly deeper easing cycle than it forecast three months ago ...

Starting from the country’s main gateways, such as Auckland and Christchurch, these road trips offer the best chance to experience the wealth and breadth of New Zealand’s unparalleled landscapes.

If Mount Somers is Lord of the Rings ... (Never thought I’d describe a three-hour walk as “gentle”.) The New Zealand trek raised money for UN Women’s programs. Ally Grace Claire opens ...

Threatened by coal mining in New Zealand's South Island, a small population of the Mount Augustus snail was transplanted from its forest habitat almost 20 years ago to live in chilled containers ...

Mount Somers, New Zealand, November 21, 2005-- A Mid-Canterbury wool producer has scored what is thought to be a world first in the competitive carpet market, according to One News. Mount Somers ...

New Zealand eased requirements for its Active Investor Plus Visa Program, making it simpler for wealthy individuals to gain residency. The updated program removes the English-language requirement ...

Mostly sunny with a high of 75 °F (23.9 °C) and a 44% chance of precipitation. Winds from NW to WNW at 6 to 8 mph (9.7 to 12.9 kph). Night - Scattered showers with a 62% chance of precipitation. Winds ...

Sauvignon Blanc is one of the world’s favorite white wine varietals and has emerged as New Zealand’s signature grape. Below is a brief description and tasting notes on 15 of New Zealand’s ...

New Zealand has officially recognized Mount Taranaki as a legal person. The 2,500m volcano on the west coast of the North Island now enjoys the same rights as a human being. The January 30 ...

Mount Taranaki, now known by its Maori name Taranaki Maunga, in New Zealand has achieved a human status. While it may sound impossible, the dormant volcano has been granted legal rights and ...

The volcano “is released from the shackles — the shackles of injustice, of ignorance, of hate,” an official said Lu Huaiqian/Xinhua via Getty Mount ... of the New Zealand government as ...