Residents have spotted the species twice in the past few months, and an expert weighs in on if we should be worried.

Huntsman spiders, native and infamous in Australia, are also found in parts of New Zealand, most commonly in Auckland. The ...

A breed of Huntsman spider appears to be establishing itself in Napier, an arachnid expert says. Associate Professor of ...

Huntsman spiders are large spiders with long ... And though the venomous species can deliver a painful bite, they're not considered dangerous to humans and survive on a diet of insects.