How long can an outdoor writer go without mentioning Tolkien, when penning a story about New Zealand? Read on to find out.

The native species faces danger in New Zealand, at risk from electrical wire strikes and destruction of their woodland environments. "They're a mysterious bird and that's partly because they're ...

The kiwi is New Zealand's most iconic bird. Round and fuzzy, the bird is flightless and has a long beak that makes it adorable or awkward, depending on who you ask. New Zealanders are even known as ...

New Zealand conservation group Forest & Bird announced this year's winner of the annual Bird of the Year online poll: the kārearea New Zealand falcon.

New Zealand's land animals are not well protected when land is developed for new uses. Recent and proposed policy changes risk putting many species at further risk, and native lizards are particularly ...

New Zealand's annual bird election is contested by cheeky parrots, sweet songbirds and cute, puffball robins. This year’s ...

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the hotly-contested race, which seeks to raise awareness of the country's many native species considered to be in danger.

New research from the University of Waikato shows how nectar supply varies with changes to climate, offering sweet insights for industry and conservation alike.