New Zealand’s bug of the year is an ancient worm that spits poison goo
Of all the bugs New Zealanders could have selected to win an international competition, they chose neither the prettiest, nor ...
Ancient worm-like creature that shoots out slime crowned bug of the year
The New Zealand velvet worm or ngāokeoke has been crowned bug of the year for 2025. The ancient gummy-looking worm, covered in velvety blue colouration and orange spots, is estimated to have been ...
Glamping on the glacier: New Zealand’s exclusive Franz Josef experience
New Zealand’s newest high-end resort has a level of advantage not available to its competition. For exclusivity, isolation, ...
An inside look at state-of-the-art research ship RV Sonne
RV Sonne is giving scientists new insight into the ocean floor, scouting underwater volcanos and coral reefs around the motū.