'Photo of the year': Three boys get kiwi escort on their school run

Jack MarshallJournalist·NZ Herald·22 Aug, 2026 04:06 AM3 mins to read‌Morning Headlines | Major Ukrainian shopping centre hit by drone and the public are being urged to report sick or dead birds | Saturday, August 22, 2026For most New Zealand children, the walk to school involves dodging traffic or catching up with friends.For three youngsters on Rakiura / Stewart Island this week, it also involved a close encounter with one of the country’s most iconic birds.

A photo shared by Halfmoon Bay School shows three

'Photo of the year': Three boys get kiwi escort on their school run

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