New Zealand is often regarded as one of the most stunning and ... It’s covered with towering mountains, thick forests, and rugged landscapes that make it difficult for human settlements to thrive. The ...

New Zealand has just granted legal personhood to a culturally and environmentally significant mountain. Here's what to know ...

Mount Taranaki — now known as Taranaki Maunga, its Māori name — is the latest natural feature to be granted personhood in New Zealand.