Nick Perry, Associated Press Updated 11:29 pm CDT, Monday, May 20, 2019 In this image released by the Pike River Recovery Agency, families gather at the entrance of the Pike River Mine, near Greymouth on the West Coast of New Zealand, Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Crews in New Zealand on Tuesday reentered an underground coal mine where a methane explosion killed 29 workers more than eight years ago, raising hopes among family members that they might find bodies and new evidence that leads to criminal charges. (Neil Silverwood/Pike River Recovery Agency via AP) less In this image released by the Pike River Recovery Agency, families gather at the entrance of the Pike River Mine, near Greymouth on the West Coast of New Zealand, Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Crews in New Zealand on ... more Photo: Neil Silverwood, AP … [Read more...] about New Zealand crews reenter coal mine 8 years after 29 killed
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New Zealand aims to save the ‘strangest parrot on Earth’
Marylou Tousignant, The Washington Post Published 6:47 am PDT, Wednesday, March 27, 2019 The kakapo, the world's largest parrot and its only flightless parrot, is found just in New Zealand. And it is an endangered species. Because of his rare genetics, Sinbad, shown here, is described as one of the most important individuals in the current population. less The kakapo, the world's largest parrot and its only flightless parrot, is found just in New Zealand. And it is an endangered species. Because of his rare genetics, Sinbad, shown here, is described as one of the ... more Photo: Andrew Digby Photo: Andrew Digby Image 1 of / 35 Caption Close Image 1 of 35 The kakapo, the world's largest parrot and its only flightless parrot, is found just in New Zealand. And it is an endangered … [Read more...] about New Zealand aims to save the ‘strangest parrot on Earth’
Tongariro Crossing is the Best Hike in New Zealand
It felt as if I had just closed my eyes when the alarm sounded. I felt around for my phone in the direction of the annoying buzzing. Found it, 4:30am. It took a second for me to remember why I had set it for that time, but I needed to get up, get ready and catch a bus in the front of the hostel at 5:30am for the start of the Tongariro Crossing. The epic Tongariro Crossing is one of New Zealand’s best day hikes, it’s also one of the Top 100 Travel Adventures in the world, and although it’s tough, it’s an excellent way to experience the volcanic, alpine landscapes of the North Island. The Tongariro Crossing takes you through a unique world that is quite unlike anywhere else on the planet, and you’ll trek through otherworldly landscapes and ancient lava flows while being continuously surrounded by high mountain peaks. You’ll even see the infamous Mount Doom, the peak that featured in the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. As beautiful as the trek is, … [Read more...] about Tongariro Crossing is the Best Hike in New Zealand
51 pilot whales die in another mass stranding in New Zealand
Nick Perry, Associated Press Updated 1:23 am PST, Friday, November 30, 2018 In this photo released by New Zealand Department of Conservation, the department's workers clear perished pilot whales after a stranding in Owenga, Chatham Islands, New Zealand, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. Fifty-one pilot whales died Friday in another mass stranding in New Zealand, less than a week after 145 pilot whales and nine pygmy killer whales perished in two other, unrelated stranding. (New Zealand Department of Conservation via AP) less In this photo released by New Zealand Department of Conservation, the department's workers clear perished pilot whales after a stranding in Owenga, Chatham Islands, New Zealand, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. Fifty-one ... more Photo: AP Photo: AP Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Image … [Read more...] about 51 pilot whales die in another mass stranding in New Zealand
145 pilot whales die in stranding on New Zealand beach
Updated 5:51 pm PST, Sunday, November 25, 2018 In this Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 photo, pilot whales lie beached at Mason Bay, Rakiura on Stewart Island, New Zealand. As many as 145 pilot whales have died after the mass stranding which was discovered by a hiker on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.(Department of Conservation via AP) less In this Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 photo, pilot whales lie beached at Mason Bay, Rakiura on Stewart Island, New Zealand. As many as 145 pilot whales have died after the mass stranding which was discovered by a hiker ... more Photo: AP Photo: AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 In this Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 photo, pilot whales lie beached at Mason Bay, Rakiura on Stewart Island, New Zealand. As many as 145 pilot whales have died after the mass stranding … [Read more...] about 145 pilot whales die in stranding on New Zealand beach