New Zealand’s bug of the year is an ancient worm that spits poison goo
Of all the bugs New Zealanders could have selected to win an international competition, they chose neither the prettiest, nor ...
Dairy workers’ cats died from bird flu, but it’s not clear how they got infected
Dairy workers’ cats died from bird flu, but it’s not clear how they got infected - Two cats that belonged to Michigan dairy ...
Emus are smarter than realised despite 'world's stupidest bird' claims
The large flightless birds, who garnered a reputation for being stupid, thanks to Rod Hull's TV puppet, have shown they are pretty intelligent and can figure out a puzzle, when there is a prize on the ...
The vanishing bird: The missing black petrels of Great Barrier Island
They start as a downy ball of fluff on a remote New Zealand island. Then they fledge across the Pacific. Only a handful have ...
Waikato firefighter warns of tractor fire risks from bird nests
While tractor fires are lessening, any is too many, says a veteran firefighter in the Waikato. Kevin Curtis is in a unique position to offer advice on the issue, as a member of the Matamata Volunteer ...