Auckland'Toxic hazard': Carcass of rare whale being moved today, public warned of health riskThe local community has been thanked for its support and is now being asked to stay away.06 Mar 02:14 AM
AucklandRare whale dies after being rescued from inner Auckland harbour stranding, found 18km awayTwo women spent the night in sleeping bags on rocks to be next to the dead whale. 04 Mar 11:58 PM
Auckland'Incredibly stressful': Volunteers save rare whale stranded in Auckland city harbourIt took 7 hours total to free the three-tonne giant.03 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandStranded whale in Canterbury put to sleep due to ‘very challenging conditions’The difficult decision was made after refloating was not possible.19 Mar 10:53 PM
New ZealandStranded whale dies at Christchurch beachOfficials are planning a recovery operation for the seven-metre-long fin whale.28 Jan 07:01 PM
New ZealandHundreds gather as 'big' whale strands off Christchurch beachThe whale became stranded some time before 9pm.28 Jan 09:26 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking' - Twenty-nine pilot whales die at Farewell SpitAttempt to refloat five whales found alive on high tide.17 Mar 10:47 PM
New ZealandDolphin rescue underway in Porirua Harbour, public asked to keep their distanceThe small pod of dusky dolphins was found in the shallows of the harbour this morning.18 Sep 02:24 AM
New ZealandOrca pod leaves Pāuatahanui inlet, 12 formal warnings given12 formal warnings were issued to people travelling to see the pod under alert level 3.01 Sep 08:49 PM
New Zealand'We are devastated': Baby orca Toa diesThe orca was being cared for while a hunt for its pod was underway.23 Jul 10:05 AM
New ZealandFine weather opens window to find baby orca Toa's podDoC says the orca calf has reacted well to being back in the sea.22 Jul 08:47 PM
New ZealandBaby orca Toa: Move to sea pen depends on weatherDoC said the orca remains in a stable condition.21 Jul 11:35 PM
New ZealandRescuers await health results of stranded orcaThe juvenile was found stranded at Plimmerton beach on Sunday afternoon.13 Jul 12:51 AM
New ZealandDozens of whales refloated following stranding at Farewell SpitTeam of volunteers, DOC staff and Project Jonah experts kept whales alive during the day.22 Feb 04:35 PM
New ZealandNine dead, dozens of whales stranded at Farewell SpitA spokesperson said nine of the 49 whales have died.22 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandRare whale spotted swimming for first time ever in New Zealand watersAn exciting day for marine enthusiasts as shy, rare whale sighted off Northland.02 Feb 10:33 PM
New ZealandWhale flensing to start this afternoonAnother whale stranding on Ruakākā Beach, cultural process kicks into gear.26 Jan 09:41 PM
New ZealandFears of mass stranding after young whale washes up on Christchurch beachProject Jonah General manager Daren Grover said the species is known for mass strandings.20 Jan 10:42 PM
New ZealandSei whale dies after it beached in Farewell Spit, Golden BayThe whale died before the high tide could reach it, despite the efforts of volunteers.04 Dec 06:02 PM
New ZealandTimaru whale beached for nine hours now swimming 'under its own power'DoC and Project Jonah are working to help the whale in trouble.28 Jun 08:30 AM
New ZealandLarge whale dead after stranding on Northland beachThe whale, estimated to be about 10m long, was alive when first found on the beach.13 Jan 06:40 PM
New ZealandAmazing scenes as hundreds flock to save stranded whalesA pod of whales have stranded in the Coromandel.03 Jan 09:03 PM
New ZealandPod of pilot whales spotted, locals asked to report sightingsThe pod was last spotted close to shore off Marsden Point yesterday.29 Dec 07:46 PM
New ZealandStranded orca refloated following frantic rescueA group of fishing buddies armed with buckets were first to help.01 Feb 03:46 AM
New ZealandWhales strand on 90 Mile Beach, NorthlandThe whales came ashore on the Far North beach last night.25 Nov 07:16 PM
New ZealandOh baby: Whales again spotted in Wellington HarbourPair in harbour likely to be mother and her calf.28 Aug 09:43 PM
