Only six specimens of the spade-toothed whale have ever been identified. This carcass could be the first that scientists are able to dissect.
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Americans Head to New Zealand and Leave ‘the Chaos’ Behind
The Pacific island nation has become an object of fascination for some Americans who no longer want to deal with the U.S. political divide.
The Kiwi Makes a Startling but Careful Comeback
At a sanctuary on New Zealand’s North Island, the long-endangered flightless birds have grown so much in number that they are being transported to other areas to start new colonies.
New Zealanders Are Crazy for This Fruit. It’s Not the Kiwi.
Like the kiwi fruit, the feijoa, or pineapple guava, is not native to the island nation, but it has become something of a national obsession.
In Move to Protect Whales, Polynesian Indigenous Groups Give Them ‘Personhood’
Indigenous leaders of New Zealand, Tahiti and the Cook Islands signed a treaty that recognizes whales as legal persons. Conservationists hope it will lead to legal protections.
In New Zealand, Experiencing the Miracle of Flight Anew
The country’s domestic airlines play a crucial role in connectivity. But for the casual flier, even the journey is captivating.
Numerous Passengers Treated Following ‘Technical Problem’ on Latam Flight Bound for Auckland
The airline, Latam, said a “technical problem” had caused the incident. Most of the injuries were minor, but one person was in serious condition.
100 New Marine Species Discovered Off Coast of New Zealand
The findings, from the largely uncharted waters of Bounty Trough, show that “we’ve got a long way to go in terms of understanding where life is found in the ocean,” a researcher said.
A ‘Tipping Point’ for News in New Zealand
“There was no single trigger that caused this,” James Gibbons, a regional executive at Warner Bros Discovery, said.
Leap Year Blamed For Glitch at New Zealand Gas Pumps
Dozens of unattended fuel stations across the country stopped working on Thursday for hours because of a software issue.