Emperor of the Kapiti Coast

A rare emperor penguin, from the Antarctic, has been spotted at Peka Peka Beach. It's the first such sighting in New Zealand since 1967.

A rare emperor penguin is viewed by onlookers on Pekapeka Beach, Kapiti Coast. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Image 1 of 7: A rare emperor penguin is viewed by onlookers on Pekapeka Beach, Kapiti Coast. Photo / Mark Mitchell