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Today — 2 June 2026NYT | Top Stories

The New Zealand Parakeet Pair That Are Saving Their Species

2 June 2026 at 12:00
There are about 450 orange-fronted parakeets left in the world. Super breeders Nacho and Trixie are doing their best to bolster the population.

© Leigh Percasky/The Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust, via AFP — Getty Images

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How Fuel Price Shocks Rattled a Remote New Zealand Village

The prices of diesel and gasoline soared after the Iran war started, piling more hardship on people in Ruatahuna, one of New Zealand’s most remote villages.

© Tatsiana Chypsanava for The New York Times

A public bus runs once a week between Ruatahuna and the city of Rotorua. It is a cheaper option for the villagers who cannot afford to drive because of high fuel prices.
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