DNA analysis reveals the big, flightless moa birds ate — and pooped out — 13 kinds of fungi, including ones crucial for New Zealand’s forest ecosystem.

Scientists can learn a lot about extinct animals by studying their footprints, bones and even teeth. But, while insightful, these artifacts don’t always paint a complete picture of an ancient creature ...

The giant moa, an extinct group of flightless birds native to New Zealand, once reigned as one of the tallest and most ...

Experts say the kuranui, otherwise known as moa, played a vital part in sustaining rākau Māori, crucial to the wellbeing of the taiao and the Māori language. The kuranui, otherwise known as moa ...

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Boast et al, DNA and spores from coprolites reveal that colourful truffle-like fungi endemic to New Zealand were consumed by extinct moa (Dinornithiformes), Biology Letters (2025). DOI ...

Boast and a team of researchers, for example, are using fossilized dung to learn more about the diets of extinct flightless birds called moa that once roamed around New Zealand. Coprolites helped ...

New Zealand is bringing its best roster for the February window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 qualifiers as it aims to secure the ...

The Tall Blacks have called up their best line-up possible for the February window with Austria pro campaigner Jordan Ngatai, ...

and the Air Force Museum of New Zealand. Moa Brewing Co. managing director (and now Canterbury-based local) Stephen Smith says this partnership is a major strategic development for the business ...

A text allegedly sent by a young New Zealander accused of trying to bring 20kg of cocaine into Australia from the US has been ...