New Zealand is Hearing the Kiwi Call Once Again After 5 Years of Silence: 'It's Amazing'
The Kiwi Call Count, an auditory population survey gathered by human listeners, has found a 50% increase in the sites with kiwi birds.
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Massive Balloon the Size of a Soccer Stadium to Launch Telescope to Edge of Space to Study How Stars Form
A collaboration between NASA, the Canadian Space Agency, Durham, Toronto, and Princeton universities, SuperBIT will launch in April.
New Zealand Penguin Hospital Saves Endangered Birds That Would Be 'Functionally Extinct' Without Help
Taking care to save one of the rarest penguins on Earth, Penguin Place Reserve in Dunedin New Zealand, needs tourists to survive.
Diver Gets Glorious Glimpse of Giant Sea Worm That Normally Only Comes Out at Night
In 2019, a video surfaced of a giant, 26-feet long sea worm called a pyrosome, which is actually a moving colony of small animals.
Urban Forests Create a Birdlife Boom in New Zealand Cities - Even Species Absent for Generations
Cities in New Zealand can enjoy higher concentrations of bird life if they spend a little time reforesting with native trees.
Size Doesn't Matter to a Dolphin Mom As She Adopts a Whale Calf
In a case of extra-motherly love or mistaken identity, a pilot whale calf has been adopted, say Kiwi researchers, by a bottlenose dolphin.
After Noticing Lack of Good Sticks At Park, Dad Turns Old Tree Branches into 'Stick Library' for Neighborhood Dogs
Since bringing the nifty little "Stick Library" to his local park, more than 50 dogs have delighted in the stash of sticks.
Little Boy Won't Let Go of Police Gift After They Replace Stolen Ball
This 6-year-old child watched a woman in her car steal his favorite red ball off of the road before driving away – so the local cops stepped in with a gift.
'Mood ATM' Checks in on User's Feelings Instead of Their Money
We're constantly informed of our city's job growth, traffic patterns, and crime rates, but what about the happiness of its residents?
Solar-Powered Retreat in New Zealand Built For Only $75,000
If hoverboards didn't make you think that the future was here already, check out this solar-powered treehouse in the mountains of New Zealand.
One of the Poorest Nations Now Tops US as World's Most Charitable
This year's list of the top countries where people are most likely to give to charity and help a stranger has a surprising new name at number one.
Now You Can Drink Beer to Save Beaches Worldwide
This New Zealand brewing company has invented a way to save receding beaches worldwide by having a cold one with your buddies.
Beautiful Posters Announce Plans for Reviving Extinct Species in New Zealand
This vintage-style art series commemorates the species we've lost – and may be getting back in the coming years thanks to new advancements in technology.
Hundreds of Stranded New Zealand Whales Swim Free
Hundreds of pilot whales have been washing ashore since Thursday night – luckily, this pod of 240 whales were able to free themselves in time.
Man Homeless For 33 Years is Overjoyed to Take First Hot Shower in New Home
Rob has been living on the streets since 1984 – so what was he most excited to do in his new home? Take a long hot shower.
Woman Donates Ambulance Only to be Rescued by it 3 Months Later
Beryl Good was never expecting to ride in an ambulance at 71 years old – let alone in the one that she bought for the local hospital.
Bullied Boy With Buck-teeth Finally Gets New Smile
Evan Hill of Christchurch, New Zealand will no longer be called "rabbit boy" now that he has a beautiful new smile thanks to strangers far and wide.
New Zealand Town Builds Underpass for March of the Penguins
This sweet little birds will now be able to safely travel from their nests to the coast without the danger of tourists or traffic.
Dad and Daughter Missing at Sea Found One Month Later
Alan and 6-year-old Que successfully sailed 1,200 miles from New Zealand to Australia after a storm damaged their yacht rudder.
New Zealand Needs Police Officers- and Their Recruitment Video is Hilariously Compelling
New Zealand wants your help in becoming the safest country in the world - and their recruitment tactics are hilarious.
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