Move over, humans—New Zealand's iconic Taranaki Mounga just got the same legal rights as you! In a groundbreaking move, the ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A man takes a picture of his wife with Mount Taranaki, also known as Mount Egmont, in the background in New ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A mountain in New Zealand considered an ancestor by Indigenous people was recognized as a legal person Thursday after a new law granted it all the rights and ...

A New Zealand Mountain Is Granted Personhood, Recognizing It as Sacred for Māori WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A mountain in New Zealand considered an ancestor by Indigenous people was ...

New Zealand was the first country in the world to recognize natural features as people when a law passed in 2014 granted personhood to Te Urewera, a vast native forest on the North Island.

In a major move to boost its economy and tourism, New Zealand is easing visa regulations to allow tourists to work remotely while visiting the country. The change came into effect this week and ...

These Insider Deals are focused on self-care and jewelry. WELLINGTON – A mountain in New Zealand considered an ancestor by Indigenous people was recognized as a legal person on Thursday after a ...