Moa
Moa flourished through dramatic climate change: study
Scientists have shown the moa survived major climate change - only to be forced to extinction by the arrival of humans. Audio
DNA extracted from eggshells of extinct birds
In a world first, scientists have extracted DNA from the fossilised eggshells of extinct birds - including moa. Audio
Tough times for male moa
Male moa were hard done by according to new research from Canterbury University which shows females outnumbered males by five to one. Audio
Scientists say moa flew to NZ 40 million years ago
Scientists have come up with a new theory about the origins of the Moa saying the birds' ancestors flew to New Zealand from South America. Audio
The Moa
It's one of New Zealands most famous flightless birds, but the moa wasn't always thus, according to new research. Audio
Model Makers
Meet the genius model makers who are currently creating a robotic moa and recreating the giant Haast Eagle. Audio
Moa bones
Taupo mayor Rick Cooper is making no secret of the fact he's more excited than usual, following the discovery of what's thought to be the remnants of a family of ancient moa. Audio
The Moa Man
What did we do to the moa? Just how much did humans contribute to the big bird's demise? Those are the questions researchers hope to answer with a new study. Otago University anthropologist Chris… Audio
Did moa influence how lancewoods grow?
Kevin Burns believes he has evidence that the extinct moa's eating habits shaped how the native lancewood tree grows. Audio
New Moa facts uncovered after DNA-reconstruction
Scientists have performed the first DNA-based reconstruction of the extinct moa bird, using pre-historic feathers recovered from Otago. Audio
The Fate of the Moa
Moa specialist Richard Holdaway investigates whether moa populations were heathy or declining before the arrival of people. Audio
Science Story - Moa study
Palaeo-biologists have studied the largest collections of moa bones to pinpoint the cause and timing of the moa's extinction. Audio
Ancient Hangi Pit
A hangi pit, used to cook moa more than 700 years ago is making headlines. Audio
Moa Bone Found
The pelvis of the upland moa is thought to be one of the first remnants of the iconic bird found in the Central Southern Alps. Audio
Feature Interview: Rex Gilroy
Self-taught naturalist seeking proof that extinct animals like the moa and Tasmanian tiger are still around. Audio