Meet the stoat, a small yet incredibly powerful predator that has earned its reputation as a land slayer. With a body length of just 25 cm, the stoat may seem harmless, but its agility, sharp ...

A dead stoat animal found on Rakiura Island is alarming experts, raising fears of danger to species like kākāpō and southern brown kiwi. Investigation underway.

Stoats belong to the same family as weasels and ferrets, according to experts. They were introduced to New Zealand around 1879 to control rabbit populations, but they have become "the number one ...

Stoats would also pose a significant threat to the Rakiura Island’s southern brown kiwi population, experts said. Experts are performing genetic testing on the stoat to determine where it came from.

Stoats would also pose a significant threat to the Rakiura Island’s southern brown kiwi population, experts said. Experts are performing genetic testing on the stoat to determine where it came from.