That's because among all the rare and wonderful birds New Zealand boasts, the takahē is a legend. For decades, the world's largest rail (a ground-dwelling family of large-footed birds ...

In the late 19th century, Richard Henry, an Irish-born naturalist, took on the mission of saving New Zealand's native bird population, particularly the endangered kākāpō, a flightless, moss-colored ...

birds that were once rare have not just survived but are spreading out to surrounding neighbourhoods. There are now dozens of fenced sanctuaries around New Zealand. One of the largest, Brook ...

Already a rare bird before the arrival of Europeans, the species became a target for collectors and fashion merchants after it gained popularity among those who came to New Zealand, which led to ...

Despite its popularity, the yellow-eyed penguin faces threats from predators and climate change, leading to a fall in its ...

“While HPAI is still some distance from New Zealand and we’ve never had a case here, it’s essential to take a cautious ...

In a New Zealand bar, I would never order a midi or ... the birdlife most visitors readily experience, not the songs of rare birds in isolated geographic pockets. I searched online through lists ...