Rabbits are considered to be an agricultural pest by some in New Zealand New Zealand is planning to release a rabbit virus across the country, in an attempt to cull the ballooning wild population.

It's spring - and wild rabbits are doing what they ... regional authorities can tailor their approach to management. Rabbits were brought to New Zealand in the 1830s and released for both sport ...

Out of 63 wild species, 22 are considered near threatened to critically endangered. These rabbits have plagued ... mass infestations in Australia and New Zealand, where they have few natural ...