On Thursday, Mount Taranaki in New Zealand became a legal person, signaling a significant change in the nation's policy towards indigenous rights and the environment. The law, which was passed ...

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 ...

A mountain in New Zealand is now legally recognized as a person after being granted all the rights and responsibilities of a human by the government. The new law provides additional protection for ...

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In July, the Mount Rainier white-tailed ptarmigan was officially listed as threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), 14 years after the Center ...

Truckies are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions on the M1 Pacific Motorway southbound off-ramp to the Mount White Heavy Vehicle Safety Station for maintenance and safety improvement work.

Last Sunday at the Waikouaiti harness racing meeting Greg Hope achieved a major milestone reached by just a few when ...

SITE 94087 (42.8950°S 147.2358°E 1261m AMSL), Commenced 1961 ...