The Department of Conservation flew ranger Iain Graham and his dog Brew to Adams Wilderness. They found the elusive female kiwi and collected feathers for DNA confirmation-called “almost miraculous.” ...

If Graham’s ears were correct — honed by his profession as a Biodiversity ranger — then he knew he was hearing two creatures ...

As the country's national animal, the tiger represents power and preservation. Spot the nocturnal kiwi in nature reserves ...

As a concerted effort to explore things on my doorstep, I recently went to Zealandia; a sanctuary for birds, reptiles and insects. It's a short distance from central Wellington or in my case, a 30 ...

Beneath the turquoise waters of the South Pacific hides a massive secret—Zealandia, a sunken landmass stretching nearly two million square miles. Though mostly underwater, this geological giant ...

New Zealand author James Lovell is inviting readers on an unforgettable adventure with his fantasy novel, Zealandia: The Dreadstones Grasp. This magical middle-grade novel blends Kiwi landscapes, rich ...

Scientists have unveiled the full geological map of Zealandia, Earth's hidden eighth continent. Analysis of seabed samples revealed a massive volcanic region that contributed to the breakup of the ...

A recent announcement that kiwi and moa are Australian immigrants is not borne out by available evidence. Working out when birds arrived in New Zealand requires both fossil evidence and genetics.

An Wellington ecosanctuary has released a captive population of rare pepeketua into the wild. Hamilton's frogs are one of three native frog species in New Zealand, and one of the world's most ...

In the depths of the Pacific Ocean lies Zealandia, an elusive landmass that is considered the world's eighth continent. Unlike most continents that rise above the surface, Zealandia remains ...

Bloggeratlarge's Megan Singleton has been exploring the local wonders found in Wellington. She visited Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne, the famed wildlife sanctuary designed to preserve New Zealand's ...

Conservationists in New Zealand are celebrating after discovering that kiwi chicks had been born in the wilds around Wellington for the first time in more than a century.