The species was eliminated from the island, and the closest known population is a 20-mile swim away — far greater than it can ...

Meet the stoat, a small yet incredibly powerful predator that has earned its reputation as a land slayer. With a body length of just 25 cm, the stoat may seem harmless, but its agility, sharp senses, ...

Stewart Island is known to be stoat-free with the nearest population 30 kilometres away across the Foveaux Strait.

New Zealand spent about $300,000 to eradicate a single male stoat from its Chalky Island wildlife sanctuary, raising eyebrows on social media over the high cost.

A dead stoat found in the middle of a Rakiura/Stewart Island track is concerning, says Department of Conservation Southern South Island Director of ...

For decades, New Zealand has tried to reduce the populations of destructive, non-native predators. Now the country has a more ambitious goal: eliminating invasive rats, stoats and possums by 2050.

Baddiley said the stoat disappeared behind a "Customs Only" door. A Biosecurity New Zealand representative confirmed the animal's presence inside the airport.