Three whales die after mass stranding in New Zealand
Three pilot whales died on Sunday, including one euthanised by volunteers, after a group of 30 whales of a range of ages and sizes re-stranded near the northern tip of New Zealand's South Island
Why community volunteers will be essential for how NZ handles the arrival of bird flu
Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and Pacific island nations are the only countries that remain free of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Hoiho / yellow-eyed penguin could be extinct within two decades - Department of Conservation
The yellow-eyed penguin could become extinct within two decades, says DOC, with the number of known nests dropping by 80 percent over the past 15 years.
Department of Conservation investigating after whale dies in Kaikōura area and another is injured
The Department of Conservation (DoC) is investigating after one whale was injured and another found dead at the top of the South Island during the new year period. South Marlborough operations manager Gavin Finch said a tour operator reported an injured sperm whale in the Kaikōura region on December 29.
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An albatross couple shares egg duty in this captivating low-drama reality show
On a busy comments page hosted by New Zealand’s Department of Conservation, devoted fans track the birds’ locations on an app, discuss significant moments and even create art inspired by the ...