Ask a bird lover if they have heard of the extinct giant moa or its ancient predator, Haast's eagle, and the answer will likely be yes. The same can't be said of New Zealand's extinct, but equally ...

Prior to that, they roamed the forested islands of New Zealand for millions of years ... Edwards et al, A nuclear genome assembly of an extinct flightless bird, the little bush moa, Science ...

A paleogeneticist has warned discussions should start around New Zealand's response to the de-extinction of animals. It comes after an American bio-engineering company, Colossal Biosciences, told RNZ ...

Department of Conservation kākāriki karaka operations manager Wayne Beggs told Morning Report the birds have been declared ...

The environmental group has put 75 species on the ticket for this year's Bird of the Century contest, of which a quintet are thought to be extinct in New Zealand. They include the huia -- a ...

In July, the Maori tribe Ngati Huia agreed to support the cloning of the Huia, an extinct bird that once flourished in New Zealand. The decision was made during a conference held in Hastings where ...

New Zealand's unique flightless nocturnal birds, like the kiwi and kakapo, showcase the country’s rich biodiversity.