New ZealandWhale reported tangled in fishing gear at Tasman BayProject Jonah said the Department of Conservation was trying to locate the whale.11 May 12:23 AM
New Zealand'Could've caught them out': Cyclone's potential impact on dolphinsThree dolphins died after three different strandings in Whangārei over Easter.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecond weekend whale stranding in South Island30 pilots whales stranded in Golden Bay, and a beaked whale came ashore in Christchurch.18 Jan 08:58 PM
New ZealandStranded whale in Canterbury put to sleep due to ‘very challenging conditions’19 Mar 10:53 PM
New ZealandDolphin rescue underway in Porirua Harbour, public asked to keep their distance18 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
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Why plastic can actually be good for environmentCOMMENT: It's time to get serious on solutions which will help the environment.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandStranded whale too weak to be saved, to be killed todayThe surviving humpback whale of two stranded on Ripiro Beach will be euthanised today.06 Aug 08:55 PM
New ZealandWellington whale back again for fourth dayPeople have been stopping on the motorway shoulder to get a glimpse of the whale.06 Jul 12:31 AM
New ZealandRescue 'impossible': Stranded whales to be euthanisedThe majority of the 38 whales had stranded on a difficult sandbar.05 Apr 05:22 AM
New ZealandStranded orca whale successfully re-floatedDozens of people, including the army, were involved in the operation.12 Nov 04:24 PM