Miami zoo's meet-a-kiwi scheme ruffles feathers in New Zealand
Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand's prime minister on Wednesday joined a chorus of Kiwis complaining about the treatment of their national bird by a Miami zoo. New Zealanders have been appalled by revelations that Zoo Miami allowed visitors to pet one of the shy nocturnal animals under harsh lights. Zoo Miami issued an apology on Tuesday and said it had scrapped the interactive pet-a-kiwi experience, but not before videos of a kiwi named Paora being stroked and petted went viral. "The zoo (has) immediately taken steps to address the concerns that were raised," New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hip...