From wild nests to the Auckland Zoo, the rarest bird in New Zealand just wrapped up its breeding season — and it was a ...

Japan and the state of Wisconsin. “The Lord of the Wings,” read one, playing on New Zealand’s notoriety as being the filming location for the Lord of the Rings movies. “No bird on earth is ...

A New Zealand driver came to a halt as a rare creature ... followed quickly by a delighted ‘It’s a kiwi!’ as the unconcerned bird meanders across the road.” Officials shared the video ...

A Smelly Penguin Wins New Zealand's Hard-Fought Bird Election WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — It's noisy, smelly, shy — and New Zealand’s bird of the year. The hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin ...

It's noisy, smelly, shy – and New Zealand's bird of the year. The hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, won the country's fiercely fought avian election on Monday, offering hope to supporters of the ...