“While one person and the jet ski made it to shore with assistance from police and Taupō Coastguard, a second person sadly did not, and was last seen struggling in the water,” police senior ...

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 ...

Mount Taranaki – now known as Taranaki Maunga, its Maori name – is the third natural feature to be granted personhood in the country, following the Urewera Forest in 2014 and the Whanganui ...

Quiet ski resorts mean less time queuing for lifts and more time on the slopes! Escape the crowds this winter, find an unsung ski resort to explore. Choosing a resort away from the masses gives ...

A Taranaki farmer - handed a $95,000 fine for redirecting a stream on his property - has pleaded not guilty to charges of failing to fix the damage. In 2022, Colin Boyd was found guilty of undertaking ...

What makes a good intermediate-oriented ski resort? It’s pretty simple, really. A vast selection of blue runs, of course, is the primary selling point. But other perks, like expertly groomed trails, ...

Insiders share their favorite après-ski spots, springtime hikes and typically Tyrolean souvenirs. Kitzbühel, about halfway between Innsbruck and Salzburg, hosts the Hahnenkamm ski race every ...

This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Across much of the U.S., skiers and riders enjoyed a snowy start to the 2024-25 ski season. But it was a false alarm for ...

We scoured the web to find the best après-ski attire to shop now. Afterall, we all know half the fun of skiing comes afterward. Once the last run is done, it’s all about swapping performance ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. If you're a skier that spends equal time on the slopes and aprés ...

Taranaki Mounga chair Jamie Tuuta says the finalisation of Te Pire Whakatupua mō Te Kāhui Tupua/Taranaki Maunga Collective Redress Bill marks a significant step forward in the reclamation journey for ...