Lake Waitaki Village, an abandoned town on the South Island of New Zealand about 180 km (112 miles) north of Dunedin, is up for sale for $2.8 million.

The most famous tree in New Zealand — and possibly in the world — was tragically vandalized this week, according to police. Locals view the tree, located in Lake Wanaka, as a symbol of hope.

In New Zealand’s Nelson Lakes National Park, about 1,200 meters (4,000 feet) above sea level and a two-day hike from nearest civilization, lies Rotomairewhenua, or Blue Lake.

Lake Taupō, which is the largest freshwater lake in New Zealand, is situated on the country's north island. The water sits within a giant caldera of a supervolcano, 10km ...

Lake Rotorua, which sits at the heart of a dormant volcano and is the setting for one of New Zealand's most famous Māori love stories, has been mapped in detail for the 1st time.