Takahē breeding pairs released at Cape Kidnappers golf course sanctuary
Takahē were thought extinct until 1947 when a tiny population was rediscovered in the Murchison Mountains. The population…
‘It’s a real New Zealand duty to save these birds’: Berry harvest brings hope for beloved kakapo
By Charlotte Graham-McLay with AP Published on 27/02/2026 – 7:02 GMT+1 The world’s only flightless parrot species was once thought to…
Standout New Zealand stallion sold to Australia in shock move
“He is a wonderful young stallion and we are very proud of what he has achieved in such…
Founder seeks new location after Narcan box taken down
Steps of Hope Iowa has placed 60 boxes across 25 Iowa counties within the last three years —…
Study says penguins are bringing forward their breeding season as Antarctica warms
For this study, scientists observed nesting zones of Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adelie penguins between 2012 and 2022 using…
‘It’s devastating’: Generations-old eel population wiped out in Wairoa stream
“The colour of the water was shocking. It was a deep brown colour with a film on top,…
Friesian genetics focus helps Te Poi couple cut cow numbers, lift returns
These days, their cows produce 700kgMS, with an average liveweight of 550kg. By focusing on cost control, pasture…
Otago sea lion breeding season begins with Christmas Day pup birth
DoC says the latest birth continues Mum’s legacy and strengthens hopes that the growing population of pakeke around…
Pregnant sea lion naps on Dunedin doorstep as breeding kicks off
DoC Coastal Otago biodiversity ranger Moss Thompson said pregnant females begin searching for birthing and pupping sites away…
Critically endangered wētā thriving as breeding programme numbers surge
Ōtorohanga Kiwi House wildlife manager Matthew Ronaldson. Photo / RNZ “Basically, it’s an ice cream container with some…
Horse breeding dispute: Woman ordered to pay $2043 after her mare’s failed insemination
As a result, the woman who was in charge of the horse, which was owned by an equine…
More than ever, China is on the radar of pig genetics companies
Purebred sows ready for transport to Asia. Photo: Intradco Global It is all eyes on the Chinese market…