REPORTING FROM NEW ZEALAND. ... What sold me was that, sure, we’d be hiking 51 mostly uphill miles over four days -- 45 miles on the actual track and an extra six for diversions.

The vegetation grew more dense with each step as Mary Moynihan slushed through a creek in the middle of New Zealand’s Russell Forest. Soon she was clawing through fallen limbs and spider webs ...

Kohinoor Bed and Breakfast in Ohakune, a pleasant little town on New Zealand's North Island with a striking view of the 9,000-foot volcanic peak Mount Ruapehu, is a delightful home-stay. Skiing ...

An Adélie penguin was spotted on a beach in New Zealand on Wednesday, more than 1,800 miles from Antarctica, where the penguins are found.

A small penguin that accidentally ended up on the shores of New Zealand this week has been released back into the wild. The penguin, whom the locals dubbed "Pingu," was found walking along the ...