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Dagger beaks and strong wings: new fossils rewrite the penguin story and affirm NZ as a cradle of their evolution

13 August 2025

Newly revealed fossils of four new ancient penguin species highlight how their early evolution optimised wings and feet for powerful underwater propulsion.

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A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of West Papua
	12 Aug: A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of West Papua... more

The Warriors are determined to fight their way back into the NRL's top four after three losses on the trot
	10 Aug: The Warriors are determined to fight their way back into the NRL's top four after three losses on the trot... more

Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney's braved some wild Queensland weather to go back-to-back in qualifying for today's two races at the Ipswich 440
	9 Aug: Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney's braved some wild Queensland weather to go back-to-back in qualifying for today's two races at the Ipswich 440... more

A scatter of new road snowfall warnings - as a winter chill continues across the country
	9 Aug: A scatter of new road snowfall warnings - as a winter chill continues across the country... more

Snow's due to continue into tomorrow - scattering both the North and South Island
	9 Aug: Snow's due to continue into tomorrow - scattering both the North and South Island... more

Firefighters are battling a large blaze at a scrap yard in South Auckland
	8 Aug: Firefighters are battling a large blaze at a scrap yard in South Auckland... more

NZTA is warning South Island motorists to be careful this weekend, with wild weather forecast
	8 Aug: NZTA is warning South Island motorists to be careful this weekend, with wild weather forecast... more

South Island ski fields are continuing to struggle with limited snow
	8 Aug: South Island ski fields are continuing to struggle with limited snow... more

Two new species of Weta have been found in the lower South Island
	8 Aug: Two new species of Weta have been found in the lower South Island... more

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National:
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Law and Order:
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Entertainment:
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Auckland:
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Law and Order:
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