Noble False Widow Spider Establishes Itself in New Zealand

Noble false widow spider establishes itself in New Zealand

By RNZ A new venomous spider has officially made New Zealand home. The noble false widow spider is one of the world’s most invasive arachnids. It was first...

New venomous spider makes New Zealand home

While bites are rare, infections don't always respond well to treatment.

'Potentially sinister' spider spreads into South Island

The noble false widow spider has officially established itself in New Zealand. Photo: Massey University Researchers are warning about the spread of a venomous spider with a "potentially sinister bite" which has officially established itself in New Zealand.