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New Zealand confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in native seabird

New Zealand confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in native seabird

New Zealand has confirmed its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a brown skua found in Wellington. In response, authorities have initiated a vaccination program for five of the country's most endangered bird species.

Health ·17 Jul 2026, 11:15 ·Isla McBride 4 min read