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The surprise visitor waddled around the pub during what’s known as ‘silly season’ where seals pop up in unexpected places

On a wet, lazy Sunday evening a baby fur seal waddled into a craft beer bar in…

3 months ago

The native species is typically grey or brown and the pink hue is thought to be caused by a genetic mutation

An “exceptionally rare” pink grasshopper has been spotted basking in the sun alongside a ri…

After spying Tom Box at a punk gig, Kate Logan made a Dalek poster to capture his attention

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New Zealand’s Pearce Resurgence is legendary among expert cave divers for its depth and difficulty. When an Australian explorer became obsessed with diving deeper into it, he hatched a daring plan th…

4 months ago

Photographers capture extremely unusual phenomenon – also known as red sprites – against backdrop of the Milky Way

A trio of photographers in New Zealand have captured images of “red sprites”, or red …

5 months ago

Croft’s recent win the 174km Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc made her the first woman to take out the triple series crown in the prestigious event

Growing up in Stillwater, New Zealand, population 86, Ruth …

One-time highland dancing queen has lit up the Women’s Rugby World Cup with her attacking zest

Rugby’s next potential superstar is not shy about articulating her hopes and dreams. “I want to change th…

6 months ago

The sequel to the award-winning Auē explores themes of resistance, trauma and long-buried secrets

Becky Manawatu described her debut, 2022’s Auē, as “a breath in”. Its follow-up, Kataraina, she has ca…

Scottish goldminers first brought the sport to Central Otago and the traditions live on as farmers sweep stones and catch up on the ice

On a July evening in Alexandra, a small town in New Zealand’s So…

8 months ago

After one oarfish was found in Tasmania, two were discovered in New Zealand, but there is no evidence of link between sightings and natural disaster, say scientists

Bad luck comes in threes, according…

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