It bears a striking resemblance to the sentient, tree-like creatures from The Lord of the Rings. A wards season in Hollywood might be over, but the most important competition of the year has just announced its winner – and it looks straight out of Tolkien’s Middle-earth. The competition in question is New Zealand’s Tree of the Year, and the winner is a uniquely shaped … [Read more...] about “Walking” Tree That Looks Like An Ent Just Won New Zealand Tree Of The Year
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Divers Find Enormous, Creepy Squid on New Zealand Beach
Divers off the south coast of Wellington, New Zealand stumbled upon a rare and fascinating sight on Saturday. While searching for a good spot for spearfishing, they came across a fully intact and massive squid, measuring 4.2 meters or 13 feet in length. The divers were in awe of the creature's size and took several photos before contacting a friend at the National Institute of … [Read more...] about Divers Find Enormous, Creepy Squid on New Zealand Beach
The longest place name in New Zealand
At 85 characters, this place name is one of the longest in the world. Near Porangahau in Hawke’s Bay is an unassuming hill known as "Taumata whakatangi hangakoauau o tamatea turi pukakapiki maunga horo nuku pokai whenua kitanatahu", which translates into English as "the place where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, who slid, climbed and swallowed mountains, known as … [Read more...] about The longest place name in New Zealand
Jason Momoa Performs The New Zealand Haka Battle Dance
Momoa explains, "Our gods are water gods." "It was natural for him to do so because he is half-Atlantean and half-human. It really seemed incredibly right." Water, Momoa says, has been one of the most important instructors in his life. "It teaches me patience, love, courage, and bravery, yet it also puts fear in me and shows me where my position is," he adds. "It keeps me … [Read more...] about Jason Momoa Performs The New Zealand Haka Battle Dance
A Seal Enters a Home in New Zealand and Makes Himself Comfortable
In New Zealand, a seal broke into a house and sat on the couch to make himself at home. When they discovered the seal inside on Sunday, the Ross family was taken aback. They think the seal probably entered their home through the cat flap after their cat. "Oh, that would be a seal, I think as I hear this flippity-flop along the corridor. Homeowner Jenn Ross told Reuters, "I … [Read more...] about A Seal Enters a Home in New Zealand and Makes Himself Comfortable