Scientist: Cats should be controlled along with rabbits

A Landcare Research scientist is urging those who carry out rabbit poisoning programmes to consider also getting rid of the feral cats that feed on them

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Researcher: Study of Otago penguin deaths needed A comprehensive study into the mass mortality of yellow-eyed penguins on Otago Peninsula this summer is needed if the endangered species is to survive on the region's shores, University of Otago Associate Prof Phil Seddon says.

Dog owners warned after penguin deaths The deaths of two little blue penguins - from what appears to be dog attacks - on Wellington's south coast has prompted the council to remind dog owners to keep their dogs on a leash or, if they're in a dog exercise area, keep a watchful eye on them.

New chicks welcomed in forest The survival of New Zealand's endangered kokako has received a big boost with the discovery of three chicks in Otanewainuku Forest behind Te Puke.

Secret love nest for native falcon Love is in the air at a new bird sanctuary in Blenheim as breeding season fast approaches.

Endangered kakapo Barnard found dead An endangered kakapo first discovered 30 years ago has been found dead, and conservationists fear more deaths could be on the horizon

Kiwi dad protects egg from floodwaters As water gushed into his enclosure, Matt the kiwi raced to save his egg from the flood.

Pukeko turns heads in town A pukeko on a shopping spree turned heads in Blenheim this morning

Far North sequel to 'Happy Feet' New Zealand's current flush of rare bird occurrences has continued with the appearance on Tuesday morning of a large Australian Pelican.

Birds starve to death as gales wreak havoc Dead seabirds washing ashore along the Bay of Plenty coast and north of Gisborne starved to death, experts say.

Penguins 'heading for extinction in set nets' At least 20 yellow-eyed penguins a year tangle in commercial fishing set nets and the bird is headed for extinction if measures are not taken to reduce the toll, an ecologist says.