Biosecurity minister says NZ prepared for deadly bird flu outbreak (opens original article in a new tab)

New Zealand's Biosecurity Minister says the country is prepared for a potential bird flu outbreak, emphasizing the importance of public biosecurity measures as Australia confirms the H5N1 strain in a migratory seabird.

• New Zealand's Biosecurity Minister says the country is prepared for a potential bird flu outbreak
• Australian authorities confirmed H5N1 2.3.4.4b strain in a migratory seabird
• Minister urges public to adopt biosecurity measures to limit bird flu impact
• No evidence of poultry infection or mass mortalities in Australia