In a historic ruling, New Zealand has given "personhood" to Mount Taranaki, which will now be called by its Maori name, Taranaki Maunga. The mountain is considered an ancestor by the indigenous ...

Mount Taranaki now known as Taranaki Maunga, its Māori name — is the latest natural feature to be granted personhood in New Zealand, which has ruled that a river and a stretch of sacred land are ...

Mount Taranaki — now known as Taranaki Maunga, its Māori name — is the latest natural feature to be granted personhood in New Zealand, which has ruled that a river and a stretch of sacred ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A mountain in New Zealand considered an ancestor by Indigenous people was recognized as a legal person on Thursday after a new law granted it all the rights and ...

Mount Taranaki, now known as Taranaki Maunga, its Māori name, is the latest natural feature to be granted personhood in New Zealand, which has ruled that a river and a stretch of sacred land are ...

A mountain in New Zealand considered an ancestor by Indigenous people has been recognised as a legal person after a new law granted it all the rights and responsibilities of a human being.