A palaeontologist studying fossil fragments in Central Otago has identified a previously unknown, but now extinct, bat. University of New South Wales professor Suzanne Hand has been studying fossil ...

He began trapping to protect the area's shore-nesting birds, who have few defences against introduced hunters, like stoats ...

In a world where flying is considered a bird’s greatest advantage, it’s fascinating to note that kākāpō stands out as a bird that has done the exact o.

An ambitious plan to reduce rabbits and hares inside a Department of Conservation scientific reserve near Christchurch to ...

A small dolphin washed ashore on a remote section of New Zealand’s west coast in February 2026. To a casual observer, it ...

Native to New Zealand, the kakapo is the world’s only flightless parrot and also the heaviest parrot species on Earth. Adults can weigh up to four kilograms, giving them a round, fluffy appearance ...

Fiona Pardington hopes an exhibition of her images of New Zealand’s extinct and endangered birds will encourage debate, as the nation weighs its environmental responsibilities.

Predators remain the biggest issue for fairy terns after only 11 out of 29 chicks survive.

A new report reveals native plants are making a comeback in the blackened fire-charred areas of Tongariro National Park, but ...

On a small, remote island, south of New Zealand, one of the world’s rarest parrots – the kākāpō - is watching over her young. She’s not alone. Hidden in her nest, a live webcam broadcasts her activity ...

The kākāpō is a large, green parrot, whose face looks a bit like an owl. It's native to New Zealand and has lots of fans in the country. The kākāpō has been given the title of New Zealand's annual ...

KO Gold Inc. (CSE: KOG) ("KO Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has submitted an application to OTC Markets Group Inc. (the "OTC Market") for the Company's common shares to be ...