The shy and smelly penguin has been named New Zealand's Bird of the Year. The hoiho, or the yellow-eyed penguin, is one of the rarest in the world and is the largest species of penguin in New Zealand.

Shy, smelly 'noise shouter' penguin named New Zealand's Bird of the Year

Bats have already got a bad name in times of the pandemic. The coronavirus that rattled the world and even made major lifestyle changes for everyone allegedly originated from wet markets in China and bats were the agency.

Amid global pandemic, bats lead race for 'bird of the year' in New Zealand

Headlines on election fraud seem to be the flavour of the season. New Zealand has reported rigging of votes in an election - to choose the 'Bird of the Year'. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Bird of the year election hacked in New Zealand

An election for “Bird of the Year” has turned murky in New Zealand after 1,500 fake votes were cast in favour of the little-spotted Kiwi. Now, the fake votes have been cancelled, and voting continues for New Zealand's next Bird of the Year.

Voter fraud in New Zealand's 'Bird of the Year' election causes furore

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Shy, smelly 'noise shouter' penguin named New Zealand's Bird of the Year

Amid global pandemic, bats lead race for 'bird of the year' in New Zealand

Gravitas: Bird of the year election hacked in New Zealand

Voter fraud in New Zealand's 'Bird of the Year' election causes furore