Historically, the lake was used to cleanse the bones of the dead before their spirits returned to the ancestral homeland.

Wānaka is alive with creativity as the 2025 Festival of Colour kicks off, running until Sunday, 6 April. With a packed ...

Some birds have the most peculiar calls. Learn about the kākāpō parrot and the booming sound it makes during mating season.

As a nod to "The Office," the new Chili's will have a mid-2000s theme and will bring back the "awesome blossom," a ...

There’s something for everyone, and it’s always upbeat. Hit play, press shuffle, and get going. We’ll be cheering you on.

Most Antarctic trips explore the western peninsula departing from South America for about 10 days. This is the most beautiful ...

Some people think wild horses embody beauty, while others prefer a majestic bald eagle soaring through the sky. Here are some ...

In the skies above us, the constellations are gathering. Across a night as black as velvet, the stars pop out one by one. When I first look up, around 8pm, the Southern Cross is shining brightly and, ...

The blobfish, known for its unattractive appearance, has been declared New Zealand's Fish of the Year, altering public ...

Australia and New Zealand are chock-full of day walks for all ages, with each of these worth throwing the boots and daypack on for.

By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Birds are fairly odd creatures, but among the odd are the oddest — strange and wacky evolutions that perfectly suit their ecological niche while appearing alien and ...

Silent Skies” — an exhibition of paintings and drawings of critically endangered and extinct birds — is on display at the ...