World
Australia confirms first bird flu case in mammal
A long-nosed fur seal in South Australia has become the first confirmed mammal to contract H5 bird flu.
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H5 bird flu in New Zealand
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New Zealand
Little penguin dies from bird flu in Otago
A little penguin in Otago has died from bird flu, raising concerns for the region's bird population.
World
Mass bird deaths trigger flu alarm in Australia
Multiple bird deaths in Australia have raised concerns about bird flu spreading in the region.
New Zealand
Kaikōura trust seeks review of DOC’s decision not to vaccinate little penguins against bird flu
The Kaikōura Wildlife Centre Trust is calling for a ministerial review after the Department of Conservation declined to vaccinate little penguins against bird flu.
World
Phillip Island little penguin dies from bird flu
A little penguin at Phillip Island has died from avian influenza.
Health
Pet owners urged to be aware of bird flu
Authorities are advising pet owners to take precautions against bird flu.
World
H5 bird flu case confirmed in Tasmania
A case of H5 bird flu has been confirmed in Tasmania, the Australian state closest to New Zealand.
World
Flu vaccinations to be rolled out for endangered birds in Australia
Australia is beginning a vaccination campaign against flu in endangered bird species.
World
Australia confirms first mass bird flu deaths in seabirds
Australia has recorded its first mass mortality event from H5 bird flu in native seabirds, prompting warnings to New Zealand.
World
Australia’s bird flu outbreak poses threat to penguins
Australia's worsening bird flu outbreak is raising concerns for penguin populations in the region.
New Zealand
H5N1 bird flu detected in New Zealand as officials warn of inevitable spread
Two infected birds have been found in New Zealand, prompting warnings that the virus will become established and difficult to control.
New Zealand
Conspiracy theories emerge as bird flu arrives in New Zealand
Conspiracy theorists are spreading misinformation about H5N1 bird flu, vaccines, conservation and viruses as the disease reaches New Zealand.
New Zealand
New Zealand rolls out H5N1 vaccine for endangered native birds
New Zealand is using a vaccine to protect endangered species like takahē and kākāpō against the H5N1 virus.
World
US poultry farmer shares lessons from H5N1 outbreak that killed 148,000 birds
A US farmer's experience with a devastating bird flu outbreak offers biosecurity lessons for farmers worldwide.