Eva Corlett

Eva Corlett in Wellington The deadly H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in New Zealand for the first time, sparking alarm that some of the country's most beloved and vulnerable native birds could be wiped out if it spreads.

Thousands of dollars’ worth of donations also flood in to charity that Neill joined in protest against a controversial mine near his vineyard

Dunedin will be the focal point, having last experienced such an eclipse in 1163 – before any humans reached New Zealand

Eva Corlett in Wellington Two suspected meteors have flashed and boomed across New Zealand's skies in recent days , delighting those who glimpsed the rare celestial event and sending some animals into a frenzy.

Passing of bill gives English same status as Māori and sign language but, with it already spoken by 95% of country, critics call it ‘a pointless exercise’

Eva Corlett in Wellington Legislation recognising English as an official language of New Zealand has been passed by parliament, prompting

Large tabby cat that wiped out dozens of rare pāteke, or brown teal, has been killed after eluding trappers with its ‘very erratic’ behaviour

Eva Corlett in Wellington A notorious feral cat given the name “Nine Lives” because it eluded trappers for three years has been caught and

Snow falls in Wellington for the first time in 15 years while snow blanketed Dunedin and Christchurch on the country’s south island

Eva Corlett in Wellington Temperatures have plummeted across New Zealand as an Antarctic cold snap hovers over the country, delighting the