The distance from Dunedin, where the reserve is located, to mainland Antarctica is more than 1,500 miles, and the distance to ...

New Zealand hosts unique flightless, nocturnal birds, evolved in isolation and adapted to predator-free conditions, symbolizing the country's rich biodiversity. The weka, a bold flightless rail ...

"At its core, Bird of the Year is a competition about celebrating and raising awareness for all of New Zealand’s amazing native bird species," said Rykers. "We want to keep the contest fresh and ...

Two kiwi birds duking it out in broad daylight, in the garden of a Far North woman, Karin Matthews. In a video captured by ...

It’s very rare to get such great footage.” “We’ve only seen a white shark once before during our surveys, at the Kermadec Islands, the other end of New Zealand,” Smith said.

A group of marine biologists who have spent years researching sharks and their behaviour were completely dumbfounded by a rare sight off the coast of New Zealand. A large shark was spotted thanks ...