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Despite the best efforts of Robert, and the volunteers at the centre, the kiwi couldn’t be saved

Goodbye, kiwi

Last week Robert Webb called. It wasn’t good news.

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Rachel Hunter says she is delighted the chick is going home (Photo: supplied)

Rachel Hunter’s kiwi chick released

A kiwi egg rescued by Rachel Hunter has hatched into a healthy chick, and was released back into its natural habitat on Wednesday.

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'Pita-pocket' is recovering well after being rescued from a Coromandel highway (photo curtesy Rainbow Springs)

Tiny kiwi 'Pita-pocket' recovering well

The tiny kiwi known as ‘Pita-Pocket’ is recovering well after being rescued from the middle of a Coromandel highway.

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Goodnight, kiwi

Campbell Live reporter Lachlan Forsyth reflects on his experience meeting a severely drought-affected baby kiwi.

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A three-week-old kiwi recovering from the effects of the drought

Kiwi struggling as drought continues video

The drought isn't just affecting farmers and livestock - it's also affecting our native birds.

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The two dead kiwi were found on the Hihi Peninsula (file)

No charges over Kiwi deaths

The owner of dogs which are believed to have fatally mauled two kiwi in Northland will not be prosecuted.

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Kiwi numbers have been declining so rapidly in the area there were fears they could disappear altogether

Taranaki protects region's kiwi video

A multi-million dollar project to bring kiwi back into Taranaki got a boost this weekend.

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Five rare kiwi have been transported to Motutapu Island

Rare kiwi land on Motutapu Island video

A year after Motutapu Island became predator-free, five of New Zealand's rarest species of kiwi arrived.

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One of the little spotted kiwi on Tiritiri Matangi Island

VIDEO: Go into a kiwi's burrow video

As we ducked under flax fronds - with our hands and knees sinking into the dirt and leaves - we caught a very rare glimpse of the tiny black eyes and long bills unique to New Zealand's national symbol.

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A brown kiwi

DOC relying on private groups to save kiwi video

Labour says DOC is so short of cash that it is relying on private groups to help protect native birds like the kiwi.

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Rowi are the rarest of the five kiwi breeds, with a population of around 400

Rare kiwi hitch ride with Air Force video

The Air Force has been called in to move 20 rare juvenile kiwi to a new island home.

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A population of rowi, the rarest kiwi species, is being established on Mana Island near Wellington (file)

Rare kiwi to move to Mana Island

A population of rowi, the rarest kiwi species, is being established on Mana Island near Wellington.

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Bay Bush Action says pet dogs are to blame for the kiwi deaths

Kiwi deaths blamed on pet dogs

Bay Bush Action is blaming runaway pet dogs for the deaths of 60 kiwis over the last year.

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Rachel Hunter

Rachel Hunter releases kiwi into wild video

Model Rachel Hunter has helped release a kiwi called Takamoana into the wild to highlight the work of a privately funded kiwi breeding project.

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DOC is hoping to hear the patter of tiny kiwi feet (file pic)

Canoodling kiwis inspire hope for sanctuary

A DOC ranger has uncovered a true Kiwi success story – a pair of New Zealand’s national icons snuggled up in a love nest.

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Perhaps the cutest kiwi you will ever see

Rare white kiwi hatches video

A white kiwi chick has hatched in the Wairarapa, just the second of its kind to be born in captivity.

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Kiwi are inquisitive birds which play with things with their long beaks

White kiwi returning home after surgery

Celebrity white kiwi chick Manukura will be driven back to her home at Wairarapa's Pukaha Mount Bruce this week, the Department of Conservation (DOC) has confirmed.

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When she was born May 1, native Maori leaders took it as an omen (AAP)

White kiwi recovering after surgery

She's grumpy, grouchy and packs a good kick. Just like a healthy kiwi should.

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The kiwi was put under anaesthetic for the operation

White kiwi comes through second operation video

The world's only known white kiwi nearly died on the operating table this afternoon while having laser surgery.

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The kiwi had surgery this morning (file)

White kiwi undergoes surgery video

The world's only white kiwi has this morning been undergoing an endoscopy at Wellington Zoo.

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