The bird is of cultural significance to the Māori people of New Zealand, and its numbers are starting to increase again.

Major Storm in New Zealand Uncovers 1-Million-Year-Old Footprint of Giant Extinct Flightless Bird Moa Extreme weather seldom ...

In July, the Maori tribe Ngati Huia agreed to support the cloning of the Huia, an extinct bird that once flourished in New Zealand. The decision was made during a conference held in Hastings where ...

A study published today by researchers from Australia and New Zealand has finally figured out the extinct bird's place in the family tree — and the finding further complicates the "out of ...