Kleptomaniac New Zealand parrot steals GoPro, films airborne escape

The kea filmed some majestic views over the Kepler Track, as well as a closeup of its own slightly frenzied attack on the camera

A kleptomaniac parrot has become the latest contributor to New Zealand cinema, after stealing a GoPro camera and taking it on a sweeping tour of remote Fiordland.

Aotearoa's native alpine parrot species, the kea, is known for its curious and mischievous nature - and for swiping wallets, jewellery, packed lunches, windscreen wipers and other valuables from unsuspecting tourists and visitors.