“My conceptual model can explain the mystery of the missing calves: Blue whales produce calves, or give birth, shortly after ...

Only two blue whale births have ever been recorded in human history, both decades ago. This remains an extraordinary mystery, ...

As Hawke’s Bay’s hopes of seeing off the recent Hawke Cup challenge from Taranaki slipped away, Christie van Dyk disappeared into the home team’s dressing room. When the Hawke’s Bay coach emerged, it ...

Heavy downpours hitting parts of the north won’t ease unusual and widespread summer dryness that has set in across New ...

A dry start to the year brings water restrictions, fire risk, and potential drought to the Manawatū-Whanganui and Taranaki ...

Farmers in parts of the North Island are pushing for an adverse weather event to be declared in their regions after ...

The Regional Council is warning that the current La Nina weather pattern along with climate change could lead to further restrictions on how much water can be taken from rivers in the area.

In a groundbreaking move, New Zealand has granted legal personhood to Mount Taranaki, now officially recognized by its Māori name, Taranaki Maunga. This dormant volcano, standing tall at 2,518 ...

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 ...

Wider Taranaki society continues to look upon these maunga as key ... "We’ve seen hot, dry and windy conditions in many parts of the country this summer, which means much of our vegetation is dry and ...

The country's government recognised Mount Taranaki - now known by its Maori name, Taranaki Maunga - after striking a legal deal with local Maori tribes who have long viewed the breathtaking ...

A man takes a picture of his wife with Mount Taranaki, also known as Mount Egmont, in the background in New Plymouth, New Zealand, September 26, 2011. File Photo/AP A mountain in New Zealand will have ...