National GeographicJul 7In search of New Zealand's most mysterious penguinThe bush-dwelling penguins of New Zealand’s South Island offer Jamie Lafferty an insight into the species’ evolution and migration across the seas.15 things in this storyFiordland National ParkSightPark with myths, home to Tawaki penguinsWilderness Lodge Lake MoerakiHotelOffers tours to secret beach via forest pathTawakiPlaceForest-dwelling penguin named after god of lightningKeaPlaceAbout 48 cm (19 in) long, it is mostly olive-green, with brilliant orange under its wings, and has a large, narrow,…KākāPlaceThe New Zealand kākā is a large species of parrot of the family Strigopidae found in New Zealand's native forests…South IslandNeighborhoodWith a population of 1,256,700 as of June 2025, the South Island is home to 24% of New Zealand's 5.3 million…kiwisHostelDunedin accommodation options at extremely affordable rates.PacificSightSPP productions have scored major wins, taking home a Gold and a Bronze Tower at the annual Storytellers gala on…MāoriPlaceKiwiPlaceHine-nui-te-pōPlaceGerry McSweeneyPlacekeasPlacekākāsPlaceFiordland penguinsPlaceRead the full piece at National Geographic →
