"The wetapunga is the largest weta in the world and one of the heaviest insects. And Butterfly Creek is the only facility in New Zealand with this magnificent insect on display." The Conservation ...

Also known as Wetapunga in native Maori language, the giant weta has been recorded as the world's biggest insect in terms of weight. Endemic to New Zealand the cricket-like creature is found only ...

Up to 150 giant weta - wetapunga - will be released in the Hauraki Gulf next week and youngsters are being encouraged to come and see where they will live. The release of the giant insects ...