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NZ has spent years preparing for H5N1 bird flu. For some species, it may not be enough

The arrival of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of bird flu in Aotearoa New Zealand last month triggered a national response years in the making.

The Conversation · Aug 17

Bird flu has reached New Zealand – what this means and what comes next

The first detection of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 in New Zealand marks an important milestone, but not an unexpected one.

The Conversation · Jul 16

NZ may be winning the fight against the invasive yellow-legged hornet – but a crucial phase lies ahead

Six months on from the discovery of a yellow-legged hornet queen in Auckland there are encouraging signs New Zealand’s eradication effort is gaining ground.

The Conversation · Apr 13