New Zealand Confirms First H5N1 Bird Flu Case After Seabird Tests Positive
New Zealand has officially recorded its first case of H5N1 bird flu after a migratory seabird found on a beach near the capital, Wellington, tested positive for the virulent virus. Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard announced the discovery on July 15, 2026, confirming that the infected bird, a brown skua, was discovered by a member of the public…