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‘Booming’ mating call heard for first time in over century on New Zealand island
The low-frequency “booms” came from two males of a critically endangered species reintroduced on New Zealand’s North Island, officials said.
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‘Booming’ mating call heard for first time in over century on New Zealand island
Photo by James Wainscoat via Unsplash Over the summer, on the North Island of New Zealand, “booming” sounds echoed from the ancient forests surrounding Maungatautari Mountain. They were the ...
The Independent5d
New Zealand hit by destructive winds, heavy rain and snow and high waves
Thursday’s red wind warning for Wellington, at the southern end of New Zealand’s North Island, was the first time the capital — famous for its gusty gales — has ever faced the most severe ...
Collaboration key to showcasing North Island tourism destinations
A new Memorandum of Understanding will see the regions join forces to attract and retain visitors.
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New Zealand Contributes Poseidon To North Korea Sanctions Monitoring
An RNZAF P-8A Poseidon has deployed to Japan to conduct monitoring of United Nations sanctions against North Korea. Photo/Supplied. A Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft has ...
The New Zealand Herald6d
Whakapapa Holdings Ltd to run North Island ski field, DoC grants 10-year concession
Donoghue pointed to the 28% increase in “first-time snow touchers” at Whakapapa in 2024 compared to 2023 as a driver behind the desire to turn the North Island ski field into “New Zealand ...
The New Zealand Herald6d
Yellow-bellied sea snake found on South Island’s West Coast, the second one in New Zealand in a week
About six to 10 of the snakes were seen in New Zealand each year, mostly around the northeast coast of the North Island. The department reminded the public it was illegal to kill or possess a ...