Adventuring in New Zealand seems to be on the top of a lot of people’s lists and this photo of Mount Cook, taken by Hannah Long, shows just why. Situated on the South Island, Mount Cook, or Aoraki, is the highest mountain in New Zealand. At 12,316 feet, it’s popular with tourists and mountain climbers [...]

The New Zealand Ministry of Conservation agreed last week to a ban on felt-soled wading boots used for freshwater fishing. The decision has yet to be formally approved, but in that event, the ban would take place on October 1, 2008. The ban will apply to the use of felt-soled waders or footwear incorporating or [...]