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New Zealand detects H5 bird flu in a seabird

A brown skua found on Petone beach in Wellington tested positive for H5 bird flu.
WHO: New Zealand authorities
WHAT: A confirmed positive test for H5 bird flu was detected in a brown skua found on Petone beach.
WHEN: Jul 15, 2026 at 3:33 AM ET
WHERE: Petone beach, Wellington, New Zealand
WHY: Cause not yet established.

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